Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI

Mapex

Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI

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Product Info

Article Number: 618094
Brand: Mapex
Model: Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI
Price: $867.90

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This Mapex Mars Maple Bebop kit is a fantastic entry point into higher-quality drums. The maple shells deliver a focused, articulate sound perfect for jazz, bebop, and smaller gigs. It's a budget-friendly way to get a maple kit with a classic aesthetic and surprisingly good feel.

Product Description

  • Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WI
  • Shell Set
  • Mars Maple Series
  • Bebop configuration
  • 7-ply
  • 7.2 mm thick maple shells
  • Chrome-plated shell hardware
  • SONIClear bearing edge for better contact between head and shell and easier tuning
  • SONIClear kick drum claw hooks
  • Remo UT drumheads
  • Mapex no. MXMM486SWI
  • Colour: Merlot Satin #WI
  • Includes TH683 tom holder and MBL909 kick drum lifter

*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

*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included

PROS
  • • Maple shells offer a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection for bebop.
  • • SONIClear bearing edges genuinely ease tuning and improve shell responsiveness.
  • • Merlot Satin finish is visually appealing and well-executed for the price point.
  • • Included tom holder and kick drum lifter add immediate playability and convenience.
CONS
  • • 7-ply construction, while good, won’t offer the same depth as thicker, higher-end shells.
  • • Chrome hardware, while attractive, might feel a bit lighter duty than premium options.
  • • Limited to a bebop configuration; not ideal for players seeking a larger, versatile kit.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material Maple
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 18" x 14"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 14" x 12"
Shell Thickness 7.2 mm
Finish Merlot Satin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maple offers a warmer, more rounded tone than birch, which tends to be brighter and more cutting. This kit will be more suited to genres needing that warmer character.
The UT heads are perfectly serviceable and provide a decent sound right out of the box, but many players will want to experiment with different heads to fine-tune their tone.
The hardware is solid enough for regular gigging and practice, but don't expect it to withstand the abuse of a touring drummer – it's more of a mid-range component.

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