DrummerCA35
Senior Member
So, I see that they're again offering the Live Custom 4 piece shell back --- with a K Zildjan cymbal pack included...for 1499 this time, but with only the black shadow and the amber shadow. I've never seen them offered this cheap, let alone with the cymbal "gift."
I see it here:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/Live-Custom-4-Piece-Shell-Pack-with-22-Bass-Drum.gc
So I find myself wondering "what is the catch?" Well, I've thought about this kit before, but I've held off. The main reason, is that I just cannot get into those wood finishes. I personally like sparkles and at one time I had a Yamaha MCA kit in silver sparkle. My PDP kit with a silver-to-black sparkle fade looks fantastic and it would be a compromise, visually, to get the Live Customs. Of course, duh, it's about the SOUND. I've used an oak snare (Musashi) for years, and had great results with it. Only problem is the lugs contstantly de-tuning.
So what is the catch --- 1499 for the kit and cymbals? Seems insanely cheap. I have this bad feeling they're blowing them out...and will be coming out with new live custom drums that have features and/or looks that I'd really want. But what about those cymbals for free? What's the catch on THAT???? I'm guessing they're not selling, why else would they blow them out?
I see it here:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/Live-Custom-4-Piece-Shell-Pack-with-22-Bass-Drum.gc
So I find myself wondering "what is the catch?" Well, I've thought about this kit before, but I've held off. The main reason, is that I just cannot get into those wood finishes. I personally like sparkles and at one time I had a Yamaha MCA kit in silver sparkle. My PDP kit with a silver-to-black sparkle fade looks fantastic and it would be a compromise, visually, to get the Live Customs. Of course, duh, it's about the SOUND. I've used an oak snare (Musashi) for years, and had great results with it. Only problem is the lugs contstantly de-tuning.
So what is the catch --- 1499 for the kit and cymbals? Seems insanely cheap. I have this bad feeling they're blowing them out...and will be coming out with new live custom drums that have features and/or looks that I'd really want. But what about those cymbals for free? What's the catch on THAT???? I'm guessing they're not selling, why else would they blow them out?