Mapex Mars MA486SDT Bop Shell Pack 4-Piece
- 4-piece bop shell pack, 18 inch bass drum
- 6-ply, 7.2mm birch shells
- 1 up, 1 down tom setup
- SONIClear bearing edges and tom suspension
- Remo drumheads, chrome hardware
- Diamond Sparkle gloss finish
- 65 pounds
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact four-piece birch bop shell pack with a fast, clean tone and quick rebound. Tom and snare sizes are not listed, and stands, pedals and cymbals are not named.
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ASIN: B0D42GL1BLCategory: Drum Sets
Overview
A drummer after a compact kit with a fast, clean tone gets a four-piece birch bop shell pack in a diamond sparkle gloss finish. Shallow shells and a bass drum with a lift support the quick rebound the maker describes.
Birch shells are said to give a strong fundamental pitch and quick resonance, and the suspension system aims to ease tuning at lower tunings. Remo heads and chrome hardware round out the pack. The limitation is a listing that omits most drum sizes and any stands.
Who it's for
Jazz and small-stage drummers who like a compact, fast-responding bop setup. Buyers who need a full kit with hardware should add stands and pedals separately.
Pros and cons
- Birch shells with quick resonance
- SONIClear bearing edges and suspension
- Compact bass drum with a lift
- Tom and snare sizes not listed
- Stands, pedals and cymbals not named
Performance notes
Shallow birch shells give a fast, clean tone and quick rebound. The tom suspension preserves the natural vibration of the shell and reduces stress on the tension rods, so heads hold tune longer. The bearing edges help sound transmission and tuning at lower tunings.
Specifications
| Brand | Mapex |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 65 poundshigher than 89% of 39 drum sets |
| Bass drum size | 18 inch |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Birch wood |
| Shell construction | 6-ply, 7.2mm birch |
| Finish Type | Gloss, Diamond Sparkle |
| Included components | |
| Number of pieces | 4 |
| Other details | |
| Configuration | 1 up, 1 down tom |
| Part Number | MA486SDT |
| Lugs | Chrome |
| Drum heads | Remo |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I mount the toms on the Mapex Mars?
The toms use the SONIClear tom suspension system. The listing is for a shell pack and names no stands, pedals or cymbals.
Does the Mapex Mars shell pack include heads?
Yes. The description says it is equipped with Remo drumheads.
What is the Mapex Mars made from?
The description says 100 percent birch, in 6-ply, 7.2mm shells.