Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM

Mapex

Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM

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Product Info

Article Number: 618095
Brand: Mapex
Model: Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM
Price: $867.90

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The Mapex Mars Maple Bebop is a fantastic entry point into quality maple drums. This kit's compact size and warm tone make it a sweet deal for jazz, bebop, and smaller gigging situations. It's a great foundation to build a full kit around, offering a professional feel without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM
  • 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. MXMM486SWM
  • Colour: Cortado Satin #WM
  • 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 deliver warm, resonant tones ideal for bebop and jazz.
  • • SONIClear bearing edges improve head contact and simplify tuning dramatically.
  • • Chrome hardware provides a classic aesthetic and robust, reliable functionality.
  • • Compact bebop sizes offer excellent maneuverability and a focused sound.
CONS
  • • 7-ply construction, while good, isn't as premium as 10+ ply shells.
  • • Cortado Satin finish, while attractive, may show fingerprints easily.
  • • Requires additional hardware (cymbals, stands) significantly increasing total cost.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material Maple
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 18" x 14"
Tom Sizes 10" x 07", 14" x 12", 14" x 5.5"
Shell Thickness 7.2 mm
Finish Cortado Satin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mars Maple is noticeably warmer and more focused than the Black Mars, lacking some of the projection and sustain; it's a more vintage-leaning tone.
The UT heads are decent for beginners, but upgrading to a coated head like a Remo Ambassador will further enhance the warm, focused tone.
While it *can* be used for rock, the smaller sizes won't offer the same low-end power or projection; it excels in more nuanced styles.

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