I'm interested in these kits too. They seem to have many high-end features but the price point is on par with the X7 range which is what they replace.
Alas, I'm in the UK so they're not here yet to be able to try out.
I was looking on the PDP website and while looking at the specs for the x7, when I came across the concept series. Which have I think 4 different ranges. 4,5,6 and seven piece kits ^^^in either 2 birch colors or 6-8 maple finishes. Now they are on eBay and released ^^^in the US. I just want to know when they are released ^^^in Australia? Is it worth waiting for the 7 piece concept kit?
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
I'm interested in these kits too. They seem to have many high-end features but the price point is on par with the X7 range which is what they replace.
Alas, I'm in the UK so they're not here yet to be able to try out.
PDP | Black Panther | Sabian |
Yeah it annoys me that it takes so long to come out ^^^in every country but America..there is more features too.
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
I would expect them to be priced like the pdp platinums were before they were discountined, maybe what the dw performance series was when it first came out. In other words, considerably more expensive than the x7.
Mmm... Saturns.
With Concept pricing, it looks like PDP is still intent on finding the formula to dominate the intermediate market.
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I stand corrected. $900 US seems pretty reasonable for an intermediate level 7 piece.
Mmm... Saturns.
Indeed! It seems that PDP is steering clear of the higher end market and leaving the DW Performance Series take the space left by the Platinums. This, I feel, is a good move as the Platinums were confusing the market.
From what I understand, the M5's and X7's will eventually go and be replaced by the Concept Maple and the FS series will be superseded by the Concept Birch.
I think we are now in the cross over period where PDP are trying to shift the left over X7's, M5's and FS kits whilst breaking in the new line. I just wish they'd hurry up and get some of the new gear over to us Brits to have a bash on!
PDP | Black Panther | Sabian |
Australia will most likely be the last to get it unfortunately. Oh well it seems I will probably wait for the release of that kit before I buy a discontinued set of x7's
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
If the X7 is readily available in AUS and you like them why not just get one?
concept maple 5 pieces are available in the US right now for 679.00.
you have to wait for PDP to make it and ship it, much like a DW kit.
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
I didn't think about that one. Although even if the prices do go down they will be discontinued which would make them even harder to but because there won't be that much of them
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
the concept series has many DW appointments that the X7 does not.
case in point, the original X7s were poplar shells.
ive heard nothing but great reviews of the concept series. id wait
X7 kits in my neck of the woods are still carrying lofty price tags.
check out interstatemusicdotcom, they have them to order from the factory, again i have no idea of the wait, could be the same as waiting for a DW
the X7 is a great kit as the M5 is also, still carrying a 650 price tag
i have to wait until august to order my Concept kit, getting married in 2 weeks, the woman says yes to it!
Last edited by kyle102565; 06-28-2012 at 08:25 PM.
hey Lucius, i do believe interstatemusic ships to australia.
Not sure if this is the case, the Concept Maple shells are the exact same shells as the X7 maple shells , both are Asian Maple. Only difference is the snare shell, X7 is 7 ply, Concept is 10 ply. My local Drum shop has a ton of concept kits in stock, 4, 5, and 7 piece.
Last edited by NPYYZ; 07-01-2012 at 11:21 AM.
CURRENT SETUP-
Sonic Drive 7 piece kit.
2 up 2 down
- Sabian AA Holy China 17"
- Meinl classics custom extreme metal crash 18"
- Sabian AA 16" crash
- Zildjian Z custom 20" ride
- Evans G2 heads
- Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
-Joey Jordison signature snare drum.
Drummer For: *BAND HAS NO NAME YET*
Genre:Metal/Screamo
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