Members Private Viper Posted March 18, 2005 Members Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hey! Just a quick question, really. Making the leap from electronic to acoustic (at least, I haven't played acoustic for about 10 years), and I am looking at this kit: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=622&item=7308720956&rd=1 ...and I was wondering if the Mapex Mars series is what's now called Mapex M, and what are the differences between them if that's the case. I know the M series is maple, and from what I've seen and heard, they sound really good. I can't seem to find a single comment about Mars online though (I must be doing something wrong), so if anyone could give me a really quick rundown, that would be awesome! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members locust tree Posted March 18, 2005 Members Share Posted March 18, 2005 Well, I believe the old mapex Venus and Mars have magically metamorphosed into the V and M series, respectively. They have not gone by the former titles for quite some time, and the switch from multiple-wood shells to strictly maple on the M series has been a very recent one. Those mars look like fantastic drums, the one-piece lugs are a bit of a tipoff as to their age, but they look almost like tube lugs. way cool. I would want to advise you, the mars series was maple/mahogany shells, and when they switched it to M series it became maple/basswood. Most would agree that basswood is slightly more preferable, although they're both cheap woods and it won't make a big difference in the sound anyway. i still really don't think you can go wrong with this brand, i own an m series kit and it's been a fantastic experience... gigged with 'em, recorded with 'em. Slap some evans g2 clears on those toms and heads will turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockbeat Posted March 18, 2005 Members Share Posted March 18, 2005 I'm right there with you again locust tree. I love my M's! I can't really speak on the older Mars series, but I've had my M's for almost a year now. They sound great, they look great and they're solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Private Viper Posted March 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2005 OK then, I'll bid on these. If I can get these for ~1000, it beats paying 1400 for a new 5-piece. The cymbals on this one are crap, but I'd have to get cymbals separately anyway Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rca Posted March 19, 2005 Members Share Posted March 19, 2005 You can do much better than $1400 for a new kit. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/search?c=4972&c=4973&c=4974&c=4975&c=4976&c=4977&c=9187 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Private Viper Posted March 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2005 I'm in Australia. Different dollar;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizenkane Posted March 23, 2005 Members Share Posted March 23, 2005 I have a sven piece Pro-M kit, still basswood/maple, before all maple upgrade. But it's still awesome. with a good set of heads it just rocks. Next time will surely be mapex again! (but then Double bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockbeat Posted March 23, 2005 Members Share Posted March 23, 2005 Welcome fellow Mapex player!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Private Viper Posted March 26, 2005 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2005 Well, I went for a Mapex M-series 5-piece, fusion sizes in a beautiful red woodgrain finish. With it, I'm going with a Zildjian ZXT pro cymbal pack (hi-hat, crash and ride), and I'll buy an extra ZXT 16-inch titanium crash to go with it. I'm selling my Roland electronic kit to pay for this one, so I'll probably get a set of rubber dampeners for home practice (I don't think I can live with only one night per week, at band practice ). Thanks for all your comments. I'll post pictures when I get the kit, hopefully by wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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