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Best Mapex Acoustic Drumkits 2026

Premium Mapex acoustic drumkits - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Jazz For Blues For Pop For Metal For Funk
BRANDS: DrumCraft Pearl Tama Mapex Millenium Yamaha Gretsch Drums Sonor Ludwig
Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ WM Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ WM Bundle

by Mapex
Rock Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Complete matched drum set
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Professional acoustic sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces
  • • Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ WM Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ Shell Set WM*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618141
$1,868
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle

by Mapex
Funk Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Consistent shell construction
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Complete matched drum set
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces
  • • Hardware quality varies

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set KD*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618132
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle

by Mapex
Pop Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent shell construction
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Great for live performance
✗ CONS
  • • May include unwanted components
  • • Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618128
$1,538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WI Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WI Bundle

by Mapex
Funk Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Consistent shell construction
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Consistent shell construction
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces
  • • Hardware quality varies

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WI Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 618127
$1,538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop KD Bundle

by Mapex
Jazz Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live performance
  • • Professional acoustic sound
✗ CONS
  • • Hardware quality varies
  • • Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set KD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617877
$1,538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle

by Mapex
Jazz Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Ready to play configuration
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Consistent shell construction
✗ CONS
  • • Cymbals not always included
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617886
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black

by Mapex
Pop Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Ready to play configuration
✓ PROS
  • • Complete matched drum set
  • • Great for live performance
✗ CONS
  • • May include unwanted components
  • • Limited customization options

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594134
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black

by Mapex
Funk Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional acoustic sound
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Great for live performance
✗ CONS
  • • Cymbals not always included
  • • May include unwanted components

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594122
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle

by Mapex
Pop Metal Jazz
Key Feature:
• Consistent shell construction
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic sound
  • • Complete matched drum set
✗ CONS
  • • Cymbals not always included
  • • Hardware quality varies

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set KD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617883
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Stage OG Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OG Bundle

by Mapex
Pop Funk Metal
Key Feature:
• Complete matched drum set
✓ PROS
  • • Ready to play configuration
  • • Professional acoustic sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces
  • • Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OG Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set OG*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618135
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle

by Mapex
Jazz Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic sound
  • • Ready to play configuration
✗ CONS
  • • Limited customization options
  • • Higher cost than individual pieces

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617881
$1,538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red

by Mapex
Pop Funk Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional acoustic sound
✓ PROS
  • • Professional acoustic sound
  • • Consistent shell construction
✗ CONS
  • • May include unwanted components
  • • Cymbals not always included

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red, Complete Drum set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chorme...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594135
$747
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue

by Mapex
Pop Jazz Funk
Key Feature:
• Professional acoustic sound
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent shell construction
  • • Complete matched drum set
✗ CONS
  • • May include unwanted components
  • • Hardware quality varies

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594132
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR

by Mapex
Rock Jazz Funk
Key Feature:
• Ready to play configuration
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live performance
  • • Consistent shell construction
✗ CONS
  • • Limited customization options
  • • May include unwanted components

Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IRComplete DrumkitComet Fusion SeriesShell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588901
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle

by Mapex
Metal Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent shell construction
  • • Professional acoustic sound
✗ CONS
  • • May include unwanted components
  • • Limited customization options

Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set WI*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 618136
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced acoustic drumkits typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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