Congrats. Nice kit. I think a clear two-ply would rock that kit.
Alright alright alright! It's good to be back! I used to be a regular on this forum but haven't posted in over six years. At any rate, I just acquired a set of Saturn III's(see picture). I've been wanting a Saturn kit for ages. I stripped them down this weekend, polished them up and reassembled last night. Now I'm wondering what batter heads to throw on them. They have the stock clear Emperors that came with them but I wanted to check and see if there's a 'secret sauce' for these maple/walnut shells. I have a set of coated Emperors here but I could also grab a set of clear G2s or EC2's at the shop tomorrow. Would love to hear everyone's input! Again, it's GREAT to be back.IMG_20200518_080114_01.jpg
Kits
DW Performance(white marine): 8x7/10x8/12x9/16x14/22x18
Mapex Saturn III(transparent walnut): 10x8/12x9/16x16/22x18/14x5.5
Snares
Pork Pie 14x7 Cherry/Bubinga
Pork Pie 14x6.5 Big Black Bob
Mapex Saturn 14x5.5 Maple/Walnut
Homemade 14x5.5 Maple(10 ply Keller)
Cymbals
Sabian
14" AA regular hats
10" AAX splash
16" AAX Xplosion fast crash
18" AAX Xplosion fash crash
16" HH thin crash
20" HHX stage ride
Congrats. Nice kit. I think a clear two-ply would rock that kit.
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Just picked up another beautiful Mapex kit Meridian Birch in Sapphire Fade. 20x18, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14, 14x5.5 matching snare Absolutely unmarked.
3DF91E42-D856-4793-AA4F-5DB673FB9284 by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
D28C6783-B1BF-4A18-B528-B4924D5431F6 by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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After a bit of a lull, Picked this up yesterday. Mapex Meridian Birch/Maple Hybrid Black Edition Viper. Love the finish. Almost looks like it is moving when you look hard at it. Not a kit to play whilst pissed or on hallucinogenics.
C48C57EB-680D-4665-A1BF-77A767BE7824_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
91718306-F439-481D-955D-013ECD7225E3_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
B2AD5A56-F102-49C5-B7EF-16AA8D5D481D_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
3D8AA8F1-64C4-40F5-AB39-C0DAF186305E_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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& another Meridian I picked up today
B353AB14-A0DF-45CE-97BD-3DF78318E83D_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
C17FD3D3-4579-411D-A4B4-D55F87C7E380_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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Love that Mapex brought back the Birch/Walnut Saturn shell and also that they made a hybrid kit. Maple/walnut bass drum and Birch/walnut toms.. Good on them, Cannot wait to hear them.
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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
MDK I’m liking those new saturns also. I am wanting to step up from the meridians not that they’re bad just the sound of saturns is amazing!
Anyone here got the new Mapex Armory with the big 22"x20" bassdrum ? how does that bassdrum sound ? is it too large ?
Have only used my Meridian Maples as a practice kit until now. Took them out on a gig last weekend. Sounded great. Probably the best bang for the buck I've ever bought as far as drum shells go.
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Had a bit of time away but now back with a vengeance
A few of my recent Mapex kits with my current Saturn V Exotic at the end
9Y0A7723 by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
9Y0A7530 by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
9Y0A7600 by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
41A72EB4-4054-40CF-B9D6-12BEEB6C7493_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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Nice!!
Ho-humm...
LMAO...Just kidding.
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Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals
Yet another Mapex kit
Found this for a ridiculous price so had to be had. Fully restored & sold within two hours of advertising.
Great kits. Mapex M-Birch.
876A2269-C3D5-45C1-A5DF-B79BD8B99BE1_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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Another solid gig with the Mapex Armory kit.
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Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals
Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals
So Luke, ever thought about a Stealth system? Yes, No?DSC02454.jpg
Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals
Here is my Mapex Saturn V set.
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Mark Wellman - drummer for Jesus; Mapex MPX snare, Mapex Black Panther Venom snare, Mapex Saturn bass drum and toms / Sabian AAX, SR2/ Evans / LA Backbeat
Church Drummer's Army
Maybe have another coming soon
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& another
4B0CC56C-7F47-401F-B3AD-F88B4C4140BC_1_201_a by Kevin Frost, on Flickr
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Mapex Drums signs youngest artist ever - 11 year old Austin Arbelaez.
>> https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/al...mpany/2721764/
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