Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR

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Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR

Mapex

Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564246
Brand: Mapex
Model: Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR
Price: $757.90

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The Mapex Mars Birch Rock set offers a fantastic entry point into birch shell drums. It’s a really solid, versatile kit – the birch gives you a clear, modern sound that cuts through a mix, making it a great choice for rock, pop, and even funk. It’s a well-built kit that will serve beginner to intermediate players really well.

Product Description

  • Mapex Mars Birch Rock Shell Set OR
  • Shell Set
  • 7-Ply
  • 7.2 mm thick birch wood shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • SONIClear bearing edge for better contact between head and shell and easier tuning
  • SONIClear kick drum claw hooks
  • REMO UT heads
  • MXMA446SOR
  • Colour: Blood Orange Sparkle (OR)
  • Incl. TH800 tom holder

*Shell set consisting of:*

, 24" x 16" Kick drum without rosette, 12" x 08" Floor tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom, 14" x 6.5" Snare drum

PROS
  • • Birch shells deliver a focused, articulate tone ideal for recording.
  • • SONIClear bearing edges simplify tuning and improve head resonance.
  • • Chrome hardware provides a durable, professional aesthetic and feel.
  • • The Blood Orange Sparkle finish is visually striking and unique.
CONS
  • • The 7.2mm shell thickness might lack the low-end thump of thicker shells.
  • • Remo UT heads are a decent starting point but benefit from upgrades for nuanced tone.
  • • Hardware, while functional, isn't the most premium available.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 7-ply Birch
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 24" x 16"
Tom Sizes 12" x 8", 16" x 16", 14" x 6.5"
Shell Thickness 7.2 mm
Finish Blood Orange Sparkle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birch is generally brighter and more focused than maple, lacking the warmer, rounder low-mids maple often provides. It’s a more direct, punchy sound, good for tighter genres.
The UT heads are fine for practice and basic gigs, but upgrading to coated heads will significantly improve the tone and durability for more serious playing.
The hardware is functional and reliable, but it's a noticeable step down from Mapex's premium lines; expect it to be adequate, but not exceptionally refined.

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