Mapex Drum Sets

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All Mapex products are hand built and hand assembled by the artisans at its wholly owned factory. The people at Mapex have earned a distinguished reputation for designing, engineering and building the highest quality acoustic drums. In fact, Mapex is one of the only companies of its kind to have earned ISO9001 certification - the world’s standard for manufacturing excellence. On all of its painted drums, Mapex finish experts hand apply an eight-coat, hand-rubbed, high-gloss lacquer to each shell. Mapex finishes are durable and easy to maintain.

Mapex Saturn Crossover Drum Set Green Apple Burst Sparkle Lacquer
When you actually sit behind a Saturn drum kit and experience its performance-only then will you realize just how incredible your playing can sound. The drum artisans at Mapex match the finest, thinnest plies of North American Maple with a selection of dark, rich walnut. The Saturn Crossover drum set is exacting enough for any and all studio applications.Every Saturn component on the SW5286U set is finished with eight hand-rubbed coats of high gloss lacquer. This unique finishing process gives the drum a beautifully deep, high gloss, protective shine.Saturn toms are equipped with exclusive Mapex Powerhoops. Made from 2.3mm chrome steel, the Mapex Powerhoop provides less resistance without adding unnecessary weight that may mute the drum. The tom’s mount is secured via the lugs and is not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely, allowing for maximum projection and resonance. Saturn floor I.T.S. tom legs are isolated from the shell and include spring loaded feet, that enhance sustain and increase projection. All Saturn tom toms are equipped with Remo Emperor drumheads.The bass drum’s non-penetrating double tom holder features multi-directional adjustment for precise set-up. The tom holder mechanism is also completely removable for players that prefer tom stands. The 5-piece Saturn drum set’s non-penetrating I.T.S. telescopic bass drum spurs isolate the shell from additional holes and distribute the weight of the drum across existing lug mounts. All maple, lacquer finished bass drum hoops are secured by low-profile, cushioned bass drum claw hooks.Mapex’s low mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Electric Berry Burst Sparkle Lacquer
When you actually sit behind a Saturn drum set and experience its performance-only then will you realize just how incredible your playing can sound. The drum artisans at Mapex match the finest, thinnest plies of North American Maple with a selection of dark, rich walnut. The Saturn is exacting enough for any and all studio applications and has been thoroughly road tested by nearly every professional artist on the Mapex roster.Every Saturn component on the SW6225U set is finished with eight hand-rubbed coats of high gloss lacquer. This unique finishing process gives the drum a beautifully deep, high gloss, protective shine.Saturn toms and snare drums are equipped with exclusive Mapex Powerhoops. Made from 2.3mm chrome steel, the Mapex Powerhoop provides less resistance without adding unnecessary weight that may mute the drum. The tom’s mount is secured via the lugs and is not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely, allowing for maximum projection and resonance. Saturn floor I.T.S. tom legs are isolated from the shell and include spring loaded feet, that enhance sustain and increase projection.The bass drum’s non-penetrating double tom holder features multi-directional adjustment for precise set-up. The tom holder mechanism is also completely removable for players that prefer tom stands. The Saturn Studio’s non-penetrating I.T.S. telescopic bass drum spurs isolate the shell from additional holes and distribute the weight of the drum across existing lug mounts. All maple, lacquer finished bass drum hoops are secured by low-profile, cushioned bass drum claw hooks.Mapex’s low mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.Saturn drum kits include double-braced 750-Series Mapex hardware. Sturdy, flexible and surprisingly lightweight, the 750 Series is ideal for touring players. All Saturn tom toms are equipped with Remo Emperor drumheads.

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Rock Drum Set Vanilla Cream Pearl
The all-maple Mapex Pro M Rock Drum Set impresses mightily with its thin maple shells, finished in a wide choice of high-gloss lacquered colors or exclusive Delmar coverings, and is engineered to give you the absolute highest quality drum set at a very affordable price. Whether you choose a genuine Delmar wrap finish or an eight-coat transparent or sparkle lacquer finish, your Pro M Rock set will look great for years to come.Each Pro M PM5466U set comes with a full complement of double-braced Mapex hardware and when you buy the kit, you get the cat-a free maple and cherry black panther snare drum-in an exclusive new 6″ x 13″ size. Pro M Series snare drums also sport a 20-split-lug design for greater tuning precision and a sleek, contemporary look. You now have more reasons than ever to get behind a Mapex Pro M.Mapex Rock’s low-mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.The bass drum’s non-penetrating I.T.S. double tom holder isolates the bass drum shell from any vibration from the tom toms. The tom’s mount is secured via the lugs and is not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely, allowing for maximum projection and resonance.Toms and snares are equipped with exclusive Mapex Powerhoops. Made from 2.3mm chrome steel, the Mapex Powerhoop provides flex resistance without adding unnecessary weight that may mute the drum.Pro M sets also come equipped with Remo drum heads and an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex international clinician Dom Famularo.

Mapex VX 5-Piece Jazz Drum Set Liquid Silver Metallic Lacquer
The Mapex VX 5-Piece Jazz Drum Set includes a matching maple and basswood shell snare drum. Toms include the non-penetrating Mapex off-the-shell ITS system. All VX drums are equipped with Remo drum heads.VX Series kits also include a padded drummer’s throne, double-braced hardware with memory locks, and an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex international clinician, Dom Famularo.Every VX component is now finished with eight hand-rubbed coats of high-gloss lacquer. This unique finishing process gives the drum a beautifully deep, high gloss, protective shine.Maple bass drum hoops are color-matched and secured via low profile claw hooks. Mapex’s low mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance. Cymbals not included.

Mapex QR 7-Piece Double Bass Drum Set Black
The Mapex QR 7-Piece Double Bass Drum Set features 9-ply 7.2mm basswood shells that respond with exceptional attack and project rich, full-bodied tone. With off-the-shell I.T.S. mounts and single-point-of-contact lugs, this is an incredibly sophisticated and high performance drum set for the price.

_____________ More Mapex Drum Sets

Mapex Saturn Crossover Drum Set Electric Berry Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn Crossover Drum Set Galaxy Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn Crossover Drum Set Electric Blue Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Green Apple Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Galaxy Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Pro M 7-Piece Fusion Pop Drum Set Transparent Gloss Natural

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Rock Drum Set Black Chrome Pearl

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Fusion Drum Set Bermuda Sparkle
Meet your next drum set, the all-maple Pro M Fusion. Thin maple shells, finished in a wide choice of high-gloss lacquered colors, are engineered to give you the absolute highest quality drum set at a very affordable price. Whatever eight-coat transparent or sparkle lacquer finish you choose, your Pro M PM5225U set will look great for years to come. Also, when you buy the kit, you get the cat-a free maple and cherry black panther snare drum-in an exclusive new 6″ x 13″ size. You now have more reasons than ever to get behind a 5-piece Mapex Pro M.Mapex’s low-mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.The bass drum’s non-penetrating I.T.S. double tom holder isolates the bass drum shell from any vibration from the tom toms. The tom’s mount is secured via the lugs and is not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely, allowing for maximum projection and resonance.Toms and snares are equipped with exclusive Mapex Powerhoops. Made from 2.3mm chrome steel, the Mapex Powerhoop provides flex resistance without adding unnecessary weight that may mute the drum. Pro M sets also come equipped with Remo drum heads.

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Fusion Drum Set Platinum Sparkle

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Standard Drum Set Platinum Sparkle

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Standard Drum Set Bermuda Sparkle

Mapex VX 5-PIece Fusionease Drum Set Liquid Silver Metallic Lacquer
The Mapex VX 5-PIece Fusionease Drum Set includes a matching maple and basswood shell snare drum. Toms include the non-penetrating Mapex off-the-shell ITS system. All VX drums are equipped with Remo drum heads.VX Series kits also include a padded drummer’s throne, double-braced hardware with memory locks, and an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex international clinician, Dom Famularo.Every VX component is now finished with eight hand-rubbed coats of high-gloss lacquer. This unique finishing process gives the drum a beautifully deep, high gloss, protective shine.Maple bass drum hoops are color-matched and secured via low profile claw hooks. Mapex’s low mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.Cymbals not included.