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Mapex Drums

"That's why I play Mapex..."

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Background Mapex manufactures drums in Tianjin, China. All of their products are hand built and assembled. Mapex offers several series of high-quality drums, from their entry-level Q-series to their high-end Orion and Saturn series. Mapex Pro snares are available in Maple, Steel and Brass, and their Black Panther snares are available in Maple, Metal, Hammered, Cherry, Walnut and Special Edition. Mapex has a large artist roster and a strong name in quality drums.
Products Drum Sets, Snare Drums, Hardware, Pedals
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Mapex QR Voyager 5-Piece Drum Set Standard

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Mapex Saturn Plus Bass Fusion Pop 22 7-Piece Drum Set Electric Berry Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn Plus Bass Fusion Pop 22 7-Piece Drum Set 

The drum artisans at Mapex match the finest, thinnest plies of North American Maple with a selection of dark, rich walnut. The result is beautifully hand-crafted drums with a remarkably wide tonal range. The 7-piece Saturn set 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 SW7287U 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'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 Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Electric Blue Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set 

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 Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Galaxy Burst Sparkle Lacquer

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set 

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 Transparent Midnight Black

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Rock Drum Set 

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 Pro M 5-Piece Fusionease Drum Set Platinum Sparkle

Mapex Pro M 5-Piece Fusionease Drum Set 

Meet your next drum set, the all-maple Pro M Fusionease. Thin maple shells, finished in a wide choice of high-gloss lacquered colors or exclusive Delmar coverings -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 will look great for years to come.Each Pro M PM5245U drum 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'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 Fusionease sets also come equipped with Remo drum heads and an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex international clinician Dom Famularo.



Mapex M Birch Fusion 5-Piece Drum Set with Free 8

Mapex M Birch Fusion 5-Piece Drum Set with Free 8" Tom*

The 8-ply, 7.2mm all-birch shells deliver an incredible high-end attack, with narrower midrange, and plenty of bottom end punch. Double-braced hardware, cymbal accentuators, and a gorgeous 8-coat lacquer finish on the maple veneer exterior assure you solid performance and gorgeous looks. Features upgraded hardware with a retractable-tilter boom stand and a footboard stabilizer for the bass drum pedal. Cymbals not included.



Mapex Premium Series Black Panther Birdseye Maple Snare Drum Flat Black 14X6.5 Inches

Mapex Premium Series Black Panther Birdseye Maple Snare Drum Flat Black 

Black chrome hardware and a transparent black finish on bird's-eye maple gives this versatile drum a sleek, stealthy appearance. Features low-mass, single-point-of-contact lugs, easy-to-operate throw-off, nylon tension rod washers, and precision-machined brass lug nuts. Excellent for live and studio performance. 6-1/2" size produces slightly deeper pitch with more body - an excellent all-around drum capable of thunderous rim shots. 5-1/2" size produces slightly higher pitch with more cutting crack. 3-1/2" x 13" size is the highest pitched drum in this series, resulting in wicked, cutting rimshots that absolutely explode through any dense sound mix.



Mapex Precious Metal Phosphor Bronze Snare Drum 6-1/2? x 14?

Mapex Precious Metal Phosphor Bronze Snare Drum 

Phosphor bronze shell with 2.3mm Power Hoops.



Mapex Special Edition Black Panther Kung Fu Snare Drum 5.5X14

Mapex Special Edition Black Panther Kung Fu Snare Drum 

The Mapex special edition Black Panther etched stainless steel snare drum was inspired by the ancient Chinese martial art of Kung Fu. The 5-1/2" x 14" snare drum has a 1mm stainless-steel shell that has been black chrome-plated and then etched with graphics representing the various disciplines of the art of Kung Fu.The seven symbols that surround the Mapex drum represent the arsenal of Kung Fu weaponry: spear, hammer, wand, knife, fist, sword, and bow. In addition to the ornamental steel etching, the batter head of the drum is also emblazoned with the symbols of Kung Fu and the Chinese symbol for black panther in red.A semi-rigid, padded Black Panther carrying case is included.The art of Kung Fu, like the art of drumming, requires discipline, concentration and practice in order to become a master. Each discipline is rudimental in nature and must be practiced diligently in order to one day achieve greatness. The stylish Black Panther snare is a superior tool to assist in your drumming mastery.



Mapex S950A Snare Stand

Mapex S950A Snare Stand

This snare drum stand features a ground-reaching center shaft for extra-low positioning for deep snares, universal ball-in-socket basket tilter, dual-tube construction with slip-proof nylon inner sleeve, die-cast memory locks and double-braced legs.



Mapex S350A Snare Stand

Mapex S350A Snare Stand

This snare drum stand features a multi-tooth ratchet snare basket tilter, dual-tube construction with slip-proof nylon inner sleeve and die-cast memory locks.



Mapex P980A Double Pedal

Mapex P980A Double Pedal

The P980A drum pedal features a double-chain drive, adjustable stabilizer bearing, fully adjustable spring tension, tri-tonal beater, fully independent universal linkage adjustment, rubber-sealed U-joints, solid steel skid-proof stabilizer plates, retractable floor spikes, patented extra-large floating hoop clamp and a drum-key holder.



Mapex P380A Double Pedal

Mapex P380A Double Pedal

The P380 Double Pedal features a single-chain drive, fully adjustable spring tension, duo-tone felt/ABS beaters, fully independent universal linkage adjustment, steel stabilizer bars with radius rods, and retractable floor spikes.



Mapex P550A Single Pedal

Mapex P550A Single Pedal

The P550A drum pedal features a single-chain drive, fully adjustable spring tension, tri-tonal beater, steel stabilizer bars and with skid-proof plate, and retractable floor spikes.


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