Introducing the New Bobby Shew Signature YTR-8310ZII Yamaha Trumpet

Thursday, March 7, 2019 No Comments

 

Last week we featured the Limited Edition “Kangakki” Xeno Trumpet. This week we are taking a look at another new offering in the Yamaha trumpet line-up, the second-generation Bobby Shew Signature Trumpet, YTR8310ZII.

The Z model trumpets, released in 2004 and developed in cooperation with world-famous trumpet player Bobby Shew, have been Yamaha’s top jazz trumpet model. This newly revised model introduces the latest Yamaha structural technology and other features refined through tireless evaluations by Bobby and the Yamaha Research & Development team. The new 8310ZII has been refined to give players a more flexible instrument to meet the changing needs of modern trumpet players. From solo performance to lead in a big-band, this extraordinary instrument delivers brilliant tone and great power with a solid tonal core for all types of commercial trumpet playing with particular improvement of support for upper-register playing.

From the Yamaha website:

“The original Custom Z was born of Yamaha’s long and close partnership with legendary trumpet player Bobby Shew. In 2018, Yamaha and Bobby collaborated to create a second-generation YTR-8310ZII that further refines the brilliant tone and well-balanced playing resistance that contemporary styles demand. Bobby needed one versatile, efficient instrument that can wail out powerful lead lines and also play soft, mellow ballads with the musical nuance that Bobby is known for. Yamaha has developed the new Custom Z to satisfy all of Bobby’s playing requirements while retaining the highest level of precision and consistency.”

FEATURES:

  • Two-piece Valve Casing
    The two-piece casing design helps produce a more solid tonal core with better projection
  • New Leadpipe
    The redesigned leadpipe results in a better response that provides smooth playability on detailed passages
  • 3rd Valve Slide Stopper Screw
    The new longer screw helps with tone stabilization and enhancing upper-register playability
  • New TRC-810E Case with Custom Z logo keychain dangle

This model is a great lightweight horn designed for jazz and commercial playing making it a great addition to any serious jazz or lead trumpet players arsenal!

We had the opportunity to see the new model in person at NAMM this past January. Check out some footage we grabbed above!

 

Paige’s Music – Music Madness Sale – March 21-23, 2019

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 No Comments

Shoot and Save

From March 21st through the 23rd you’ll be able to come in to the store for some great savings. You will receive a scratch-off game “ticket”. Scratch off your ticket to reveal your discount. Then, shoot and make a basket to double your savings! Each family gets a warm-up shot, and then you let the real thing fly. The savings range from 5% – 20% off our already low prices. If you are in the market for an instrument, now is the time to come in to scratch, shoot and save!

Two great ways to save!

Shoot for extra savings or take advantage of our 12 Months Same-As-Cash offer.

12 Months Same-As-Cash

Rather have financing options instead of a discount? During the sale you can chose to finance your purchase for 12 months with No Interest. Just one more reason to stop in and see us during our Music Madness Sale March 21st through the 23rd!

*Rules of the Game:

  • Scratch off game “ticket” will reveal your discount.
  • Shoot for your additional discount: Guaranteed 5%. Or, make a shot to possibly double your ticket discount!
  • One shot per family. One instrument per family.
  • Good towards any in-stock purchases made in the store only from 03/21/19 to 03/23/19.
  • Not applicable towards existing account balances, layaways, or repairs.
  • Not valid with any other offer.

**Offers cannot be combined. Some restrictions apply. Good on purchases $399 and up. See store for details.

The Arts Play A Critical Role In Our Country

Monday, March 4, 2019 No Comments

“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities….the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.”

~ Paul G. Allen, Co-Founder, Microsoft

Your student wants to play in the school band, and now you need to get an instrument. What do you need to know?

Thursday, February 28, 2019 No Comments

Choosing a student’s first instrument can be a daunting task. The internet is flooded with all kinds of instruments of varying qualities and prices. I like to think that instruments fit within one of four distinct categories: cheap instrument-shaped objects, viable student model instruments for beginners, intermediate instruments for the advancing player, and professional models for the musician who needs the best instrument available.

Set your child (and yourself) up for success.

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Tucker Woerner – Staff Spotlight

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 No Comments

The staff spotlight for February is on Tucker Woerner from our Retail Sales team. Tucker is our Low Brass Specialist and has been with us for about 2 years now. Learn more about him by watching his interview below!

The Future Belongs To Young People With An Imagination

Monday, February 25, 2019 No Comments

“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.”

~ Barack Obama

Limited Edition Alert! – The Yamaha Xeno “Kangakki” Trumpet

Thursday, February 21, 2019 No Comments

Unveiled at the NAMM show just several weeks ago, the limited edition Yamaha Xeno “Kangakki” has arrived at Paige’s Music. Even more exciting is that there are only 100 of these trumpets available in the United States!

Based on the acclaimed YTR-8335IIS Xeno, the Kangakki is truly one-of-a-kind with gold plated accents on the valve caps, valve buttons, black mother-of-pearl finger buttons, and a 16C4 mouthpiece with gold plated rim and cup. Finally, the “Kangakki” bell engraving adds one final touch that symbolizes “the highest quality of instruments for musicians of any level”.

Instrument Features:

  • A new bell design contributes to optimum resistance for a powerful tonal core and accurate slotting. The new design also enhances playability in the upper register.
  • Thinner valve casing and pistons, as well as the modified angle of the branch tube (knuckle) result in improved response and provide the performer with an ideal blowing resistance.
  • The button on the 1st slide serves to fine-tune the blowing resistance for optimum control.
  • The height of the main slide water key gutter has been increased for optimum resistance, and the ends of the water key spring have been curled for improved response.
  • Double case with backpack straps.

 

For inquiries, please contact Ross Werner, Trumpet Specialist at Paige’s Music.

rwerner@paigesmusic.com

317-812-2440

Student Spotlight – Creekside Middle School #2

Thursday, February 21, 2019 No Comments

Being in your school band or orchestra is about more than just making music. Listen to how these students from Creekside Middle School describe their experience so far!