NoMoore, that's a beautiful M ya got there, and you also get 50 bonus points for putting a pic of it in your first post.
Welcome aboard, and please see the newbie initiation thread. It's good clean fun.
NoMoore, that's a beautiful M ya got there, and you also get 50 bonus points for putting a pic of it in your first post.
Welcome aboard, and please see the newbie initiation thread. It's good clean fun.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Could anybody in this thread give me a sense of how Mapex Saturns compare to Pearl Masters Premiums, Ludwig Classic Maples, Tama Starclassics, and others in the $2K range? I might be able to get my hands on a set for a good price, but I don't know as much about Mapex as I do the others. I figured you all would be the ones to ask...
Last edited by shoedaddy; 02-24-2009 at 08:01 AM.
Ludwig Classic Maple w/Supraphonic Snare
Sonor S-Classix
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy
A couple more questions--
Are the sparkle finishes on the Saturns wraps or lacquers? Here's a link to the finishes--which do you prefer?
http://usa.mapexdrums.com/drums/saturn/index.asp
I like several, especially the Natural and the Galaxy Burst.
Also, the deal I saw has an optional hardware package. What do you all think of the Mapex hardware? Thx.
Ludwig Classic Maple w/Supraphonic Snare
Sonor S-Classix
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy
I'm pretty sure all the Saturn finishes are lacquer... there might be one or two wraps though... My favorite is the green apple burst lacquer.
I don't find the Saturns easily comparable to other drums... they're too unique. As far as build/hardware quality, they're equal or superior to all the others you mentioned.
When I get some more seat time behind them I'll throw something up. For now I'll just say I couldn't tell I was playing an entry level kit the other day.
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
From everything I've been told they are tops.
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
they have got that low end heavy sound you only normally get from many drums with die cast hoops. saturns are totally an awesome planet to play on- id get the berry or galaxy bursts! woo hah space invaders missile command!
Last edited by MortalDrumbat; 03-05-2009 at 01:06 AM.
looks nice and clean in black
There is/was a eBay store selling the VX 5pc with the 320 series HW pack for $499...seems like a great deal, given what I have learned through experience with Mapex drums.
-Les
I don't really know much about pricing of drums, but would this be a good deal?
7-Piece Pro M w/ Black Panther snare, $1,231.
- Zack
Sounds pretty decent.. The thing with the Pro Ms is that they were and are such a strong seller for Mapex, that the prices really didn't see that much of a drop. They will sell 'em out even at regular prices. Tell me Weezy, what currency do you use in New Zealand? British pounds? AUD? Please forgive my ignorance. -Les
Well then, I guess I got a pretty steep discount on mine. 750 for a 5-pc with hardware, when everywhere else (including ebay) its selling for 950 or more.
Speaking of which, they arrived in three lovely boxes yesterday. Unfortunately, I already lost one of the knobs that hold the toms steady on the mounts.
Nah, I didn't get the snare with it. I could have paid $100 more for it but I decided to invest the extra in a solid pair of hi hats instead.
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
this is my mapex Mbirch set.
snare 14in Evans Genera Hd Dry
!st tom. 8in
2nd tom 10in
3rd tom 12 in
1st floor tom 14in
2nd floor tom 16in
all toms have Remo UT heads(came with the set)
Hey Ross,that's a mighty fine set you have there!
And, welcome to DrumChat!
- Zack
MMMMMAPEX! Nice choice in kits! Welcome to drumchat! -Les
Hey Ross, Welcome to Drum Chat!!
Sweeeet looking kit! Love those M Birches!!
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Nice kit Ross
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
Hey Ross! Very nice set you have! Your Remo drum head is exactly like the kind I have on my set!
What drum heads have you guys find work best for m-birch kits. I currently have evans ec2 clears on mine. They sound decent but thinking about putting some coated heads on them. Any suggestions? I have g1 evans clears for my reso heads.
I still have the stock heads on mine, except for the snare - I have a Remo Emperor X...sounds great but took a lot of work to get it sounding like it is I am looking at Emperor batters and Ambassador reso's when I upgrade my heads.
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