Mapex Mars Maple Shell Pack 6pc Matte Black

The Mars Maple Series Studioease Shell Pack includes a short-depth rack and floor toms that can span a wide range of playing styles. The shorter depths quicken the stick response and are easier to tune higher without sacrificing body or power. They're well-suited for the drummer needing a great kit for all music genres.

The 100% European Maple emits buttery, classic, and warm maple tone transmitted through beautifully lacquered 7-ply, 7.2mm shells for a sound that will launch your drumming to the next level and will command the attention of your bandmates as they get into your groove.

SONIClear Bearing Edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a stronger and deeper fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range.
The SONIClear tom suspension increases overall resonance by preserving vibration in the shell and keeping stress away from the tension rods, helping the heads stay in tune.

In Use

The Studioease is on the larger side of setups, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 14 snare,  but a setup that is becoming a lot more popular these days, 2 up and 2 down gives you a lot more options and tonal spread not only in the studio but in live situations too.

The rounded Baring edge makes tuning easy and a lot more stable than a sharper baring and because of the skin being in close contact with the shell, the tones are a lot rounder and more powerful than most kits at this price range.

As well as great tone the shells have a lot of attack as you would expect from the slightly shallower depth of the rack toms, even the floor toms being the favoured square size they pack plenty of presence.

Boom Boom

With being 18" in depth the bass drum is more like a cannon, Typically the depths are 14"-16" but Mapex adding the extra 2" may start the trend of deeper kicks coming back. you don't lose any articulation and doubles cut right through the guitars with ease, this is sure to do with the European Maple and the fantastic Soniclear bearing edge. A bit of a tip, don't cut a hole in the front, Crank the reso and have your batter side just past finger tight, play off the head and you will have masses amount of tone!

Please Note: This is a SHELL PACK ONLY and DOES NOT include Hardware or Cymbals

Mapex Maple Shell Pack Specifications

• SONIClear Bearing Edges
• 7-ply 7.2mm European Maple Shell
• Matching Snare Drum
• Remo Drumheads
• Chrome
• Low-Contact Bass Drum Claws
• Finish: Matte Black
• Snare Drum: 14" x 5.5"
• Rack Toms: 10" x 7" and 12" x 8"
• Floor Toms:14" x 14" and 16" x 16"
• Kick Drum: 22" x 18"