You should be good to go there K! Check massmusic dot net. they are great for the online Mapex deals..and I dont think I would worry about stock if your planning on a tax time purchase! Color selection may be sketchy. The good thing about that is Mapexs' lacquer finishes are second to NONE! All yummy! Definately something to be looking forward to! -Les
Last edited by Lesizmor; 01-04-2009 at 02:58 PM.
THANKS TO THE MODS FOR PUTTING UP THESE STICKYS SO FAST! -Les
I like most of the colors and I completely agree about the finishes. It's really a question of whether "old" stock will be there to get for super cheap or not. But the local guy told me to keep him update, so he seems to think there's a chance stuff will be around.
I also e-file my taxes ASAP since my dad's a CPA, so I frequently get a refund by early Feb. Hopefully the timing will work out!
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
wow there are some pretty sweet kits in here. soon ill be adding mine =D
and TA-DAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
and a gretsch will soon accompany it =]
billy
just taking off the tom holder will make a huge difference......and it might be easier to get a piece of wood or plastic made up for you ...for this blanking plug thingy
hey wat happened to my post? =/
did you try post a pic sadikone
just remember that the pics have to be around 800x600res
yea that could be the problem..ill resize. thanks =]
Nice setup Sadikone1!!
Dustin Lee Burgess
Northfleet, England
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So a reputable local store has a Mapex Mars Pro 5 piece shell kit (at least I don't see hardware in the pic) for $299. I can get a new Pro M for $649, and new M Birch for $599 or $549 (I forget which). Is the $299 worth it?
Anyone know anything about the mounting hardware on these, etc...?
http://www.daddys.com/used/?itemnumber=MAP8192
Still trying to find the funds to get a new kit, but maybe this is the way to go to get a maple kit and a 2nd kit.
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
Kaos, I would say that's a pretty sweet price for a 5pc Mars Pro shell pack. The Mars Pro series was made with 9 plies - 7 plies of maple, and an inner and outer layer of mahogany. Today's Pro M series has 7-ply maple shells. The Mars Pros are very nice drums IMHO.
By the way, just did a little search on that site, and another location has a 4pc Pro M with hardware for $269.99. I wish that store had a location near me! Their prices look to be way better than the local franchise used gear stores we have here.
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Daddy's is awesome, I rent extra PA stuff from them too when I need it. Traded an old Zildjian 20" crash I had (it actually appeared in my cymbal bag one show, don't know where) and got an XS20 20" Ride in return.
I did see the other kit. I don't really need the hardware since I have my Tama stuff. I figured getting the extra drum would be more valuable. The other thing is that the Waterbury store is 20 minutes from me, so I save on shipping.
I'm guessing these older models do not have iso mounts, etc...? I emailed the store to find out, but I figured there was some experts on here.
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
My Kit, posted this in the show me your drums thread too.
Love Mapex.
nice mug shot taz
LoL thanks. Far as Mapex goes, great quality, super bang for the buck. Hardware is good and sturdy. I love the tones you can get with the Birch series. Put some good heads on and your are ready. The factory heads are Remos but not their best in class heads. I changed mine to Evans EC2. All and all Mapex is a kit that will last, and serve a drummer well.
I was in my local drum store last night picking up a few accessories, and the Mapex reps were there setting up the brand new Meridian Maple in Volcano Burst lacquer finish. The reps said they were the first store in the country to get this set, so I felt lucky to get to see it so early. I gotta tell ya, if it sounds half as good as it looks, it will be my next set. (They hadn't tuned it yet, so I haven't heard it.) It was gorgeous. Next time I'm in there, I'm going to sit behind it and see how it sounds.
Robert
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