Mapex
USA (Manufacturing now global), est. 1980s · 164 products across 1 categories
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.
- • Excellent value for the quality offered
- • Diverse range of sounds and configurations
- • Durable hardware and reliable construction
- • Innovative shell layering techniques
- • 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 PF1000 Falcon Single Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
Mapex Armory Stage+ Set JG
Drum Shell Sets
Mapex Black Panther Cherry Bomb - PB
Premium Drum Kits
Mapex Black Panther Cherry Bomb - HW
Premium Drum Kits
Mapex Comet Stage Dark Black #DK
Acoustic Drumkits
Mapex 12"x5,5 Goblin Snare
12" Wooden Snare Drums
Mapex Mars Birch Rock+ Shell Set MI
Drum Shell Sets
Mapex Venus 5295 Drum Set Bundle VM
Acoustic Drumkits
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple -BPG
Drum Shell Sets
Mapex 12"x5,5" DL Warbird Snare Drum
12" Wooden Snare Drums
Mapex Armory Stage+ Shell Set ET
Drum Shell Sets
Mapex Comet Pro Pack 22" Indigo Blue
Acoustic Drumkits
Mapex Comet Stage Infra Red #IR
Acoustic Drumkits
Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Mapex Mars Birch Stage Shell Set YD
Drum Shell Sets
Mapex 14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Mapex 14"x5,5" Venom Snare
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Mapex 14"x6,5" Persuader Snare
14" Brass Snare Drums
Mapex 14"x6,5" Atomizer Snare
Aluminium Snare Drums
Mapex 10"x5,5" Wasp Snare
10" Steel Snare Drums
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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