Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

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Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617882
Brand: Mapex
Model: Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle
Price: $1,537.80

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This Mapex Mars Maple Bebop bundle is a fantastic entry point for aspiring jazz and bebop drummers. The maple shells provide a warm, focused tone perfect for those styles, and the included Zildjian cymbals offer a surprisingly well-rounded sound. It’s a thoughtfully packaged kit offering a lot of value for the price.

Product Description

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OG Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OG

  • *Shell Set*
  • 7-Ply
  • 7.2 mm thick maple 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
  • MXMM486SOG
  • Colour: Glossy Amber (OG)
  • Incl. TH683 tom holder and MBL909 clamp

*Shell set consisting of:*

, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 10" x 07" Tom tom, 14" x 12" Floor tom, 14" x 5.5" Snare drum, Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set

  • *Cymbal Set*
  • Explosive
  • brilliant
  • expressive and balanced sound
  • Lathed on both sides
  • Material: B12 bronze alloy
  • Finish: Brilliant

*Set consisting of:*, 14" S Hi Hat, 16" S Medium Thin Crash, 18" S Medium Thin Crash, 20" S medium ride, Mapex HP6005 Mars Hardware Pack

  • *Hardware Set*
  • Light
  • double braced hardware set
  • Finish: Chrome
  • Consists of: 2 x B600 Cymbal boom stands
  • 1 x H600 Hi-Hat stand
  • 1 x S600 Snare stand
  • 1 x P600 Bass Drum Pedal
PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tones ideal for bebop and jazz.
  • • SONIClear bearing edges facilitate easy, precise tuning across the kit.
  • • Zildjian S Series cymbals offer a surprisingly balanced and vibrant sound.
  • • The included tom holder and clamp enhance versatility for various setups.
CONS
  • • The included cymbal set is a good starting point, but serious players will upgrade.
  • • 7.2mm shells, while good, might feel a bit thin for heavier hitters.
  • • Glossy Amber finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints and smudges.

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Key Features

Shell Material 7-Ply Maple
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 18" x 14"
Snare 14" x 5.5"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 14" x 12"
Hardware Included Mapex HP6005 Mars hardware, TH683 tom holder, MBL909 clamp
Finish Glossy Amber (OG)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maple tends to have a warmer, more rounded tone than birch, which is generally brighter and more cutting. This makes the maple a better choice for the nuanced dynamics of bebop.
The UT heads are decent for practice, but upgrading to coated heads will improve the recorded sound, adding more warmth and dampening.
The Mapex HP6005 hardware is reasonably sturdy, suitable for occasional gigs, but more frequent, demanding performances might warrant a hardware upgrade down the line.

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