I'm just curious on what members thoughts are really. Not a pissing contest with brand A and brand B. Taking into consideration the economy.., it's just something that has me puzzled that's all.

Yamaha makes great sounding gear. They've clearly set the standard in some areas. I'm just curious why they would raise prices in this mannor considering they've already established themselves quite well over the years. I guess it would be different if Yamaha hadn't raised their prices so far into the line too.

Watching the news this morning I just see so much going down the tubes with the economy and have been curious if Yamaha plans on bringing those prices back down to what they were prior to releasing the new models. Otherwise the true price increase between these current models and the next may not look too bad BEFORE you take into consideration what the price was before Yamaha increased them so far into the game.

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 05-15-2009).]