The Yamaha Great Music Sale from 16 May - 20 July 2008

[jeepers]

Greetings fellow drummers!

Got the catalog for the sale from my uncle who had gone to Yamaha to check out monitor speakers for church.

Yamaha

Catalog:
http://www.yamaha.com.sg/news/greatSale.pdf

Drum items listed in the catalog

Drum kits:

Yamaha Junior Kit Manu Katche: $1,199 Nett (U.P. $1,646)
(Throne, cymbals and kick pedal sold separately; Available in Purple and Black only)

Yamaha Stage Custom: $1,485 Nett (U.P. $2,118 )
(Throne, cymbals and kick pedal sold separately; Available in Raven Black)

Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Trashformer (ZXT14TRF): $135 Nett (U.P. $171)

Zildjian ZXT Pro Pack (ZXTP4P): $550 Nett (U.P. $696)

Zildjian 15" A Fast Crash: $200 Nett (U.P. $255)

Zildjian 15" A Custom Crash: $220 Nett (U.P. $276)

Electronic Kits

DTXplorer: $1,199 Nett (U.P. $1,552)
(Throne, speakers and kick pedal sold separately)

DTXpress IV Special: $2,385 Nett (U.P. $2,996)
(Throne, speakers and kick pedal sold separately)

DTXtreme III Special: $5,099 Nett (U.P. $6,420)

DTXtreme III Standard: $4,400 Nett (U.P. $5,564)
(Throne, speakers and kick pedal sold separately)


Short review of the DTXtreme III from Rhythm Magazine

"The biggest news from Yamaha is the launch of the DTXtreme III, which looks set to become the flagship of their electronic drum series. Boasting two configuration options, a new sampling wave from their oak, maple, birch and beech Custom Absolute drum ranges, new cymbal sounds, 50 preset kits, 50 user kits and 45 practice songs, new hi-hat, cymbal and kick pads as well as many of the functions of the DTXtreme II, we can't wait to get our mitts on this one!"

Enjoy and all the best!

Also want bring to your attention that there would be a Zildjian Workshop by Tama Goh and Robert Nalin

Date: 22 June 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Plaza Singapura, Contempo Music Studio 4
Tickets: Free Admission

Register at sales@gmx.yamaha.com (Seats are limited.)

Short excerpt:

Learn from the experts on how to select Cymbals to suit your style and genre of the music. Discover the unique sounds from these legendary cymbals.

 

[reuben]

thanks man for the heads up

 

[spinninsticks]

Hey thanks Jeepers for the heads up.

Btw, I already went to music plaza at PS to check out the stuff on sale, apparently, seems like there are more items that are on sale than what was shown in the catalogue.

Almost all the cymbals on display had a discounted price tag on it. Though I'm not too sure if it only applies to yamaha members/students for the discount to take effect, I guess its worth a look at again.

I didnt managed to spend much time in music plaza yesterday (time limit set by gf lol). I'll go back one of these days to check out the cymbals again. The discount is pretty substantial. For example the 13" k hybrid was discount to $540+ from its orginal of $630+. The 24" K Light ride is going for $560+ now, its orginal price was around $740 + ? (Jeepers I know you are very keen in this 24" hehheh).

So do go check it out if you have the time guys, but then again I still unsure if it only applies to yamaha students/members. So its better to check it out before buying.

Cheers
Lj

 

[jeepers]

No worries guys!

And thanks Spinninsticks for the heads up!

I thought only the items in the catalog were on sale, how naive of me.

Haha yup the Light Ride sure is interesting, but got a Artisan already. Two sexies cannot la, also thinking of converting to turkish cymbals instead. Cheaper and almost similar sounds IMHO.

Let's go down together man, what say you?

 

[mel80]

Hmmm if the Jimmy Chamberlin sig snare is on sale too... I'd be soooo tempted to splurge! lol.

 

[lester_music]

I think i remembered all along Manu Katche comes with throne and foot pedal...and DTXplorer comes with the foot pedal too.....

Might be some printing error...anyway not important....but might be useful for those who wants to buy to double check w Yamaha guys...

 

[spinninsticks]

@ jeepers:
Well if you dun mind waiting till after next monday that is, I'm still having my exams now haha. Yea man we can all go together, ask reuben and mel along, the more the merrier!

@ Mel:
Oh yea, my bad did not check out if the snares were on sale though. But seems like everything if not most of the items there are on sale, can always go and have alook or something

 

[jeepers]

spinninsticks: I don't mind. Haha. I don't think I'll be getting anything (Cymbals, at least) See the prices on the snares first, would prolly get a couple pair of sticks. Stock up on my Elvin Jones' Sigs. Yup will ask reubs and mel along. But Mel busy busy man leh.

Anyway, pm me your msn/hp for easy contact.

 

[mel80]

You guys go ahead and fix a day lah. I'll join you guys if I can.