Mapex

USA (Manufacturing now global), est. 1980s · 164 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 Saturn Evolution LE - MBB - Premium Drum Kits

Mapex Saturn Evolution LE - MBB

Premium Drum Kits

$3,298
Shell Set, Saturn Series, Special edition, Model: MXSESE628XMBEC, Stage+...
4.9 Expert Rating
Mapex Black Panther Equinox - FB - Premium Drum Kits

Mapex Black Panther Equinox - FB

Premium Drum Kits

$4,728
Shell Set, Black Panther Series, Stage+ configuration, Model: BPDLE628XFB, Hybrid...
4.4 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Stage+ Glossy Amber - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Stage+ Glossy Amber

Drum Shell Sets

$855
Shell Set, Mars Series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: Maple, 7-ply, High-gloss...
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex Saturn Stage+ Aqua Fade - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Stage+ Aqua Fade

Drum Shell Sets

$2,199
Shell Set, Saturn series, Stage+ configuration, Shell material: Maple/Walnut, High-gloss...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$747
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Infra Red, Complete Drum set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chorme hardware,...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$769
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$769
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Indigo Blue, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$758
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Infra Red, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$769
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 20" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$714
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Indigo Blue, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$769
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Dark Black, Complete Drum Set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$747
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 18" Infra Red, Complete Drum set, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2 mm, Chrome hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR

Acoustic Drumkits

$549
Mapex Comet Fusion 18" Infra Red #IR, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$549
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Indigo Blue#IB, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK

Acoustic Drumkits

$549
Mapex Comet Fusion 18"Dark Black #DK, Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Stage Indigo Blue #IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Stage Indigo Blue #IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$527
Complete Drumkit, Comet Stage Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.4 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion Infra Red #IR - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Infra Red #IR

Acoustic Drumkits

$527
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion Indigo Blue #IB - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Indigo Blue #IB

Acoustic Drumkits

$549
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Serie, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.9 Expert Rating
Mapex Comet Fusion Dark Black #DK - Acoustic Drumkits

Mapex Comet Fusion Dark Black #DK

Acoustic Drumkits

$549
Complete Drumkit, Comet Fusion Series, Shell material: 9-ply poplar wood shell 7.2...
4.4 Expert Rating
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-OE - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-OE

Drum Shell Sets

$2,749
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-MZ - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple-MZ

Drum Shell Sets

$3,078
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
5 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x5,5" Scorpion Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" Scorpion Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$461
Mapex 14"x5.5" Scorpion Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black Panther Series, 8-Ply, 8.9 mm thick mahogany shell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OG - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OG

Drum Shell Sets

$967
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD

Drum Shell Sets

$967
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set NW - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set NW

Drum Shell Sets

$967
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set KD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set KD

Drum Shell Sets

$967
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OG - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OG

Drum Shell Sets

$868
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set NW - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set NW

Drum Shell Sets

$868
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set KD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set KD

Drum Shell Sets

$855
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shell, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD

Drum Shell Sets

$855
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick maple wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set DT - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Bebop Shell Set DT

Drum Shell Sets

$714
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set YD - Drum Shell Sets

Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set YD

Drum Shell Sets

$802
Shell Set, 7-Ply, 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, SONIClear...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
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...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
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 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$175
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...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$175
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...
5 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$175
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...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$175
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...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$175
Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.5 Expert Rating
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 10" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

10" Steel Snare Drums

$153
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...
4.6 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x3,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$164
Mapex 14" x 3.5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 3.5", MPX Series, Steel shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$171
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 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN

14" Steel Snare Drums

$175
Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Steel Snare CN, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", MPX Series, Steel shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.9 Expert Rating
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
Mapex 13"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
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 Expert Rating
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$164
Mapex 12"x6" MPX Hybrid Snare BMB, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 06", MPX Series, 7.2 mm thick maple/poplar shell, Chrome...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Mapex 10"x5,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$152
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...
5 Expert Rating
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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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