Mapex Horizon Hzb
The Mapex Horizon Hzb
Specifications : 5 piece or 6 piece sets(both with free 8" Tom from the right seller ..)
Toms-8x7,10x8,12x9,13x10(bought separately or with the ltd.Rock set)
14x14,16x16,18x16(also special order) floor toms.
Bass Drum-22x18"
Snare Drum-14x5.5"
The Horizon defiantly gives you the bang for your buck, it consists of a mixed basswood/birch shell, allowing the set to sing as well as resonate nicely. The heads that come with the set(Remo UX) really hold the set back as far as tone goes, there was a lot of ringing, and tuning loose or high would not rid of it, so new heads were a MUST, although I have heard that they sound good if time is spent fine tuning. The set is made for any style, is very versitile, and is well made, I have gone from doing a nice jazzy beat to heavy metal, with little to no tuning.
The set is also very elegant to the eyes, as the wood grain is highly visible with the beautiful lacquer making it really stand out, with select finishes, you can select black or chrome trim for further personalization. The hardware that came with the kit is also very well made, despite a flaw in the isolated tom holder,if you prefer to have your toms low on the rods, the wingnuts that rotate the tom is angled just right to get stuck with the rods wingnut, making a very frustrating experience. The bass pedal(Mapex 500 series) comes in single and double versions, both are single chain driven , and are very responsive, they are also both very customizable, giving you the feel you want. Also be warned if you plan on using the cymbal addon on the mounted tom rack, CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS and go down a size if you do not want to take out the plastic insert, leaving a gaping hole that will not hold your new cymbal arm(a little tape on the end of the arm helps though ..)
Overall this kit was well worth the $990, if you have some rinky-dink drumset and you feel it's holding you back, or if you are tight on a budget and want a killer set, this is the set for you.
PROS: Very sturdy, all around well made kit with a few exceptions.
-Amazing sound for the price, although new heads are almost a necessity if you are experienced and know what kind of sound you want out of it(all 14 heads cost $240 and came with a free Aquarian Kick pad from our friends at Musiciansfriend.com)
-Absolutely STUNNING appearance
-Made for the drummer who plays it all, and wants it all for an awesome price
CONS: Faulty isolated tom rack
-Severe overtones that can't be fixed without head replacement
-Doesn't come with a tom holder for the 8", so that's another $30 out of the pocket
Rating: Overall 8/10
Hardware 7/10(the isolated holder will irritate the heck out of you haha)
Finish 10/10 it's beautiful, glossy, and classy.
Sound 9/10 after switching heads 7/10 with the stock heads
Thanks for taking the time to read this,
And remember, if it's Mapex, you know it's good!
Jon
Last edited by JonPlaysFusion; 08-30-2012 at 01:20 PM.
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MY KIT
Mapex Horizon Birch in Rattan Yellow lacquer
-8x7,10x8,12x10 mounted toms
-14x14,16x16 floor toms
-22x18 Bass drum
-14x5.5 snare
If it's Mapex, YOU KNOW IT'S GOOD!
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