Best Mapex Acoustic Drumkits 2025

Premium Mapex acoustic drumkits - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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 Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle

by Mapex

Rock Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• Higher cost than individual pieces

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617887

$1,648

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Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle

by Mapex

Blues Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Cymbals not always included

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618133

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OD Bundle

by Mapex

Metal Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• May include unwanted components

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618134

$1,648

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Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle

by Mapex

Jazz Funk Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Cymbals not always included

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617880

$1,538

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Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

by Mapex

Rock Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• May include unwanted components

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617882

$1,538

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Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red

by Mapex

Pop Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Ready to play configuration

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• May include unwanted components

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594126

$758

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Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black

by Mapex

Metal Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Complete matched drum set

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Ready to play configuration

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Hardware quality varies

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594110

$769

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#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle

by Mapex

Pop Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Cymbals not always included

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618139

$1,868

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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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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Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black

Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OD Bundle

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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