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Yamaha GIGMAKER

Yamaha GIGMAKER

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$259.99at AmazonChecked 35 min ago

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  • Lowest price today: $259.99 at Amazon (checked Nov 11, 2026).
  • Checked at 13 stores.

Our take on the Yamaha GIGMAKER

The Yamaha Gigmaker is an entry-level acoustic drum kit aimed at beginners and casual players. It uses poplar shells, double-braced hardware and wooden bass drum hoops, and comes in several glitter finishes. Yamaha has discontinued it, so it is now a used or remaining-stock buy. Compared with Yamaha's own Rydeen line, the Gigmaker is the older, simpler kit; the Rydeen adds a fuller hardware package and remains in production.

Best forBeginner drummersHome practice and small gigsPlayers who want a Yamaha kit on a budgetBuyers of used or remaining stock
Pros
  • Yamaha build quality and hardware at the entry level
  • Double-braced stands for stability
  • Wooden bass drum hoops
  • Glitter finishes stand out on stage
  • Simple, proven five-piece layout
Cons
  • Discontinued, so support and spare parts are harder to find
  • Poplar shells are basic and less resonant than birch or maple
  • Stock heads and cymbals on bundled versions are entry-grade
  • No upgrade path from Yamaha; the Rydeen replaced it

Yamaha GIGMAKER prices at every store

  • Musicians FriendNew

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    $259.99Free shippingChecked 35 min ago
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  • Music & ArtsNew

    In stock

    $259.99+ $19.49 shippingChecked 35 min ago
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  • ReverbPre-owned

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    $190.24+ $12.50 shippingChecked 35 min ago
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    $259.99Free shippingChecked 35 min ago
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Yamaha GIGMAKER price history

Lowest price we've seen: $259.99 on Nov 11 at Musicians Friend. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the Gigmaker as a solid first kit: stable hardware, easy setup and a decent sound for practice. Many note the shells and stock heads limit the tone, and some point out that finding parts is harder now that it is discontinued.

What people mention
  • BuildPraisedOwners say the hardware feels stable and holds up to regular practice.
  • SoundMixedThe kit sounds fine for practice, but the poplar shells and stock heads keep it from sounding rich.
  • SetupPraisedBeginners report it is straightforward to assemble and tune.
  • DiscontinuedCriticisedBuyers note that replacement parts and support are harder to find since Yamaha stopped making it.
  • FinishPraisedThe glitter wraps are a common reason buyers pick it over plainer kits.

About the Yamaha GIGMAKER

The Yamaha Gigmaker is an acoustic drum kit offered in two basic configurations. It comes in a range of colorful glitter finishes, so you can match the kit to your visual and musical style. The kit includes matching toms and double-braced hardware.

All Gigmaker hardware has been tested by Yamaha for service quality and durability. The double-braced construction provides maximum stability and reduces the chance of damage or of the stands falling over. The bass drum has wooden hoops, the same type used on Yamaha's more refined models. The hoops are color-matched to the drum shells for a uniform look.

The Gigmaker is discontinued.

Model
GIGMAKER
Finish
Glitter finishes
Hardware
Double-braced stands
Bass drum hoops
Wood, color-matched to the shells
Cymbal stand
CS651WA
Hi-hat stand
HS650WA
Tom holder
TH type

Questions and answers

Is the Gigmaker good for a beginner?
Yes. It is a simple five-piece kit with stable double-braced hardware that suits learning and home practice.
How does it compare with the Yamaha Rydeen?
The Rydeen is the newer line and is still in production, with a fuller hardware package. The Gigmaker is the older, simpler kit.
Can I still buy it new?
Yamaha has discontinued the Gigmaker. Remaining stock and used kits are the main options.
What shells does it use?
Poplar shells with wooden bass drum hoops. That is a basic wood choice, below birch or maple kits.
Does it come with cymbals?
Bundled configurations vary. Check the specific set, since some include entry-level cymbals and others are shell packs only.
Can I upgrade the sound?
New heads make the biggest difference. Better cymbals and a proper throne also help more than changing the shells.
Where is the Yamaha GIGMAKER cheapest?
At Amazon, for $259.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Yamaha GIGMAKER?
13 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Reverb, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash Direct, Music & Arts.

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