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Mapex

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

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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 Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$804
Size 20"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$804
Size 20"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$815
Size 20"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$757
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$804
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$792
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red, Complete Drum set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR

Acoustic Drumkits

$582
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$559
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK

Acoustic Drumkits

$582
Size 18"
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Stage Indigo Blue #IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Stage Indigo Blue #IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$559
Size 14"
Complete Drumkit, Comet Stage Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion Infra Red #IR - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Infra Red #IR

Acoustic Drumkits

$559
Size 14"
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion Indigo Blue #IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Indigo Blue #IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$582
Size 14"
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Serie, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Comet Fusion Dark Black #DK - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Dark Black #DK

Acoustic Drumkits

$582
Size 14"
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-MZ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-MZ

Drum Shell Sets

$3,148
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5,5" Scorpion Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" Scorpion Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$489
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x5.5" Scorpion Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black Panther Series, 8-Ply, 8.9 mm thick mahogany shell,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OG - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,025
Size 20"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD

Drum Shell Sets

$1,025
Size 20"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OG - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OG

Drum Shell Sets

$874
Size 18"
Shell Set, 7-ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome-plated shell hardware,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set KD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set KD

Drum Shell Sets

$814
Size 18"
Shell Set, 7-ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome-plated shell hardware,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD

Drum Shell Sets

$814
Size 18"
Shell Set, 7-ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome-plated shell hardware,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set DT - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set DT

Drum Shell Sets

$757
Size 18"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x3.5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 3.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 3.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$168
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$185
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x5.5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$168
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$185
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x6.5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$168
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 10" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

10" Steel Snare Drums

$162
Size 10"
Mapex 10"x5.5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 5.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$174
Size 14"
Mapex 14" x 3.5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 3.5", MPX Series, Steel shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$174
Size 14"
Mapex 14" x 5.5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", MPX Series, Steel shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$181
Size 14"
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", MPX Series, Steel shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 13"
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 13"
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 12"
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$174
Size 12"
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$157
Size 10"
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 5.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$162
Size 10"
Mapex 10"x5.5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 5.5", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple / poplar shell, Black...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set MI - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set MI

Drum Shell Sets

$745
Size 24"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR

Drum Shell Sets

$804
Size 24"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set YD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set YD

Drum Shell Sets

$906
Size 18"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Rock+ Shell Set OR - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Rock+ Shell Set OR

Drum Shell Sets

$906
Size 22"
Shell Set, Material: 7-ply, 7.2 mm thick birch shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Rock+ Shell Set YD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Rock+ Shell Set YD

Drum Shell Sets

$906
Size 22"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Stage Shell Set DT - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Stage Shell Set DT

Drum Shell Sets

$850
Size 22"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Mars Birch Stage Shell Set OR - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Stage Shell Set OR

Drum Shell Sets

$932
Size 22"
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shell, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VC - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VC

Acoustic Drumkits

$906
Size 22"
*Zildjian Planet Z cymbal set consisting of:* , 20" Ride cymbal, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal
4.3 AudioFu Score
Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VH - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VH

Acoustic Drumkits

$931
Size 22"
*Zildjian Planet Z cymbal set consisting of:*, 20" Ride cymbal, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal
4.5 AudioFu Score
Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VI - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VI

Acoustic Drumkits

$906
Size 22"
*Zildjian Planet Z cymbal set consisting of:*, 20" Ride cymbal, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal
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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