I can't imagine that they'd make tom arms and not a stand that they fit in. I know that my combination stand could be converted to a double tom stand if I pulled out the cymbal arm and replaced it with a tom arm. Contact customer support. They've always been helpful when I had questions or needed parts.
Mmm... Saturns.
Are these the tom arms you're thinking of? They attach straight on to a stand without needing a separate clamp.
They describe it as "The SONIClear Tom Holder is for the addition of a tom or small mounted auxiliary snare drum to a stand without the need for a separate clamp."
You still get the regular tom holders with a Saturn V as these are to buy as additions.
Mapex Armory - Photon Blue
Mapex VXB kit - Transparent Black
Mapex & Pearl snares
Paiste Alpha & RUDE cymbals
Remo & Vater
I would think gibraltar nylon ball "L" brackets do the same thing. I was checking out the NATAL drums site and they have the same type of tom mounts except they have alumminum balls instead of nylon balls.
Delivered today. Meridian Maple. 12, 14, 16, 22. Transparent Cherry. Going to use as practice kit.
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Nice kit, inthpkt, I would have no problems gigging that every now and then either.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
Just love it! Great finish!
As expected, the stock heads leave much to be desired. Coated G2s, EC Resonants and EMAD Heavyweight should be delivered on Monday. I should be happy after that. The finish, workmanship and attention to detail is as to be expected from Mapex. Very well done, especially for this price point.
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
Those look great. And what a great deal, too - I see that they go for $615 delivered on the 'bay. I don't think we'll ever again see the kind of quality-for-price deals that are available today. Chinese wages and the cost of maple will be going up, we can be sure. Congrats.
GeeDeeEmm
What do you guys think of the VX-series? I have no clue whether or not they're any good. Found a BIG kit (two kicks and a zillion toms) for sale including cymbals and hardware for a price that seems as the kit is of a cheap, crappy series or that the seller stole it.
System of Power
Depending on price and what you want they are decent but I personally do not like the sound of Basswood/Maple combo but that's just me. I know Mapex does not make those anymore and I am pretty sure when they did they were entry level kits but Mapex is a great company so their entry level kits I would imagine are pretty good.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
The original V series were one level up from the beginner kit Mapex offered. Going up the line would the M Series, M Pro and then into early Saturn and then on to their flagship Orion.
I believe the VX series adds some maple plies to the standard basswood.
I had a V series up until 18 months ago. I gigged and recorded with the kit for about 13 years. I never, ever had any issues with it. It held up very well and took a beating. The snare was the weak point and sounded very thin but this is the norm for more budget kits.
It was this kit that cemented the belief that with good heads and decent tuning, any kit can be made to sound good so long as it's in good shape.
PDP | Black Panther | Sabian |
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
I have had my Meridian Maple for a good year now. Same setup, 1 up, 2 down. Called the "Big Rock". It has the 20X 22 kick. Gig that thing! The sound is too good to hide it in a practice room!
I also went with the coated emps. One of the best sounding drumsets I have played.
If you enjoy them half as much as I enjoy mine, you will be well pleased.
"You can never legislate stupidity, because there is no power in this world that can prevent it."-My Dad after watching his golf partner trying to hit a ball through a grove of trees.
I don't think it should be described as a cheap, crappy kit. I have a VXB (Basswood/Birch) and it's an excellent set. I have a set of Pinstripes on them & they sound like thunder. I've also seen & used many V/VX kits at rehearsal rooms & they seem a popular choice - probably a good price/performance balance. As has been said, get some decent heads on there and they'll do you just fine.
Mapex Armory - Photon Blue
Mapex VXB kit - Transparent Black
Mapex & Pearl snares
Paiste Alpha & RUDE cymbals
Remo & Vater
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