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Mapex

USA (Manufacturing now global), est. 1980s · 137 products across 1 categories

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$1,088
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About Mapex

Mapex, a globally recognized name in drums and percussion, has cultivated a reputation for delivering professional-grade instruments with a focus on innovative manufacturing techniques and a wide range of sonic possibilities. Emerging from a lineage of drum building expertise, Mapex has consistently catered to both seasoned professionals and ambitious students alike. Their commitment to quality and versatility has solidified their place in the modern drumming landscape.

Founded
1980s
Country
USA (Manufacturing now global)
Segment
Mid-range to Premium
Target
Mapex appeals to drummers of all skill levels seeking reliable, versatile instru
Known For
Black Panther Series Saturn Drum Sets Hybrid Shell Technology Broad range of snare drums Consistent build quality
PROS
  • • Excellent value for the quality offered
  • • Diverse range of sounds and configurations
  • • Durable hardware and reliable construction
  • • Innovative shell layering techniques
CONS
  • • Finishes can sometimes lack the premium luster of top-tier brands
  • • Some find the hardware a bit basic on entry-level kits
  • • Black Panther series can be premium-priced
  • • Can be overwhelming to navigate the extensive product line

Mapex Products

Mapex 14"x08" PsychOctopus Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x08" PsychOctopus Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$722
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x08" PsychOctopus Snare, Snare Drum, Aquiles Priester Signature model, Size: 14" x 08", Artist Collection...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-BPM - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-BPM

Drum Shell Sets

$3,264
Size 22"
Shell Set, Studioease model, Shell material: Maple / walnut, High-gloss lacquer...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5.5" Switchblade Snare BP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5.5" Switchblade Snare BP

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$559
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x5.5" Switchblade Snare BP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black Panther Series, Shell material: American...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5.5" Nemesis Snare BP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5.5" Nemesis Snare BP

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$617
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x5.5" Nemesis Snare BP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black Panther Series, Shell material: Walnut / padouk...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex 08"x07" Saturn VI Tom Tom EC - 8" Toms

Mapex 08"x07" Saturn VI Tom Tom EC

8" Toms

$367
Size 8"
Mapex 08"x07" Saturn VI Tom Tom EC, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Shell material: 6-ply maple and walnut shells with maple...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Royal Prpl II - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Royal Prpl II

Drum Shell Sets

$2,437
Size 22"
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms and...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Fusion Set ET - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Fusion Set ET

Drum Shell Sets

$1,165
Size 20"
Shell Set, Fusion configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage Set WJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage Set WJ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,270
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm olive...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage Set NJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage Set NJ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,200
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm olive...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Marine Teal - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Marine Teal

Drum Shell Sets

$2,437
Size 18"
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Royal Purple - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Royal Purple

Drum Shell Sets

$2,215
Size 18"
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Exotic NT. - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Exotic NT.

Drum Shell Sets

$2,437
Size 22"
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Exotic Maple, Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Black Ink - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Black Ink

Drum Shell Sets

$2,215
Size 22"
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage Cobalt Burst - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage Cobalt Burst

Drum Shell Sets

$2,087
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage Series, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor toms and 8-ply bass...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Fusion Royal Purple - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Fusion Royal Purple

Drum Shell Sets

$2,040
Size 20"
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 16" bass drum (without bass drum rosette), 10" x 07" tom tom, 12" x 08" tom tom and...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Fusion Black Ink - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Fusion Black Ink

Drum Shell Sets

$2,087
Size 20"
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 16" bass drum (without bass drum rosette), 10" x 07" tom tom, 12" x 08" tom tom and...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Evo Maple Stage PT - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evo Maple Stage PT

Drum Shell Sets

$2,565
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage configuration, 8-ply maple / walnut shells, Chrome-plated hardware,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -BPA - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -BPA

Drum Shell Sets

$3,241
Size 22"
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -(BPA), Shell Set, Studioease configuration, MXSE628X, Colour: Tuscan Red (BPA), Shell...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Venus 5045 Drum Set Bundle VX - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Venus 5045 Drum Set Bundle VX

Acoustic Drumkits

$906
Size 20"
*Zildjian Planet Z cymbal set consisting of:*, 20" Ride cymbal, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Venus 5045 Drum Set Bundle VM - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Venus 5045 Drum Set Bundle VM

Acoustic Drumkits

$906
Size 20"
*Zildjian Planet Z cymbal set consisting of:*, 20" Ride cymbal, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -PQ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -PQ

Drum Shell Sets

$3,031
Size 22"
Mapex Saturn Kit, Drum Shell Kit, Studioease Configuration, MXSE628X, Colour: Brunswick Green -PQ, Drum shell material:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Jazz Set -RJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Jazz Set -RJ

Drum Shell Sets

$2,097
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Rock Set -RJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Rock Set -RJ

Drum Shell Sets

$2,097
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Fusion Set NJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Fusion Set NJ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,281
Size 20"
Shell Set, Fusion configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Fusion Set JO - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Fusion Set JO

Drum Shell Sets

$1,270
Size 20"
Shell Set, Fusion configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage Set OZ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage Set OZ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,270
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage configuration, 7.55 mm thick, 8-ply birch/maple shell with 0.35 mm olive...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage Marine Teal - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage Marine Teal

Drum Shell Sets

$2,087
Size 18"
Shell Set, Stage Series, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor toms and 8-ply bass drum...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Cobalt Burst - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn VI Stage+ Cobalt Burst

Drum Shell Sets

$2,192
Size 22"
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: 6-ply toms & floor...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Stage OG Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OG Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,747
Size 22"
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Stage OD Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Stage OD Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,747
Size 22"
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,747
Size 20"
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set OG - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set OG

Drum Shell Sets

$967
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set OD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set OD

Drum Shell Sets

$1,025
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set WI - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set WI

Drum Shell Sets

$1,025
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,747
Size 20"
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,747
Size 20"
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,631
Size 18"
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,631
Size 14"
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop KD Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop KD Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,631
Size 14"
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set WJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage+ Set WJ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,397
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage+ configuration, 7.2 mm thick, 6-ply birch/maple shells, Chrome shell...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set OZ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage+ Set OZ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,397
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage+ configuration, 7.2 mm thick, 6-ply birch/maple shells, Chrome shell...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set NR - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage+ Set NR

Drum Shell Sets

$1,282
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage+ configuration, 7.2 mm thick, 6-ply birch/maple shells, Chrome shell...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set NJ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage+ Set NJ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,282
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage+ configuration, 7.2 mm thick, 6-ply birch/maple shells, Chrome-plated...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set JO - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Armory Stage+ Set JO

Drum Shell Sets

$1,397
Size 22"
Shell Set, Stage+ configuration, 7.2 mm thick, 6-ply birch/maple shells, Chrome shell...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Black Panther Versatus - PW - Premium Drum Kits

Mapex Black Panther Versatus - PW

Premium Drum Kits

$4,313
Size 22"
Shell Set, Black Panther Series, Stage+ configuration, Model: BPDLNV628XPW, Hybrid...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Mapex Black Panther Equinox - FB - Premium Drum Kits

Mapex Black Panther Equinox - FB

Premium Drum Kits

$4,663
Size 22"
Shell Set, Black Panther Series, Stage+ configuration, Model: BPDLE628XFB, Hybrid...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$792
Size 22"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red, Complete Drum set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chorme hardware,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$815
Size 22"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mapex

While Mapex originated in the USA, manufacturing is now distributed across several facilities in Asia, primarily in Taiwan and China, ensuring efficient production and global availability.

Hybrid Shell Technology combines multiple wood veneers to achieve unique tonal characteristics, often blending warmth and projection for a more complex sound.

Mapex drums are generally considered responsive and easy to tune, allowing for a wide range of sonic possibilities with relatively minor adjustments, although this can vary depending on the shell construction.

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