Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple Stage+ Exotic Aegean Fade 5-Piece Shell Set

General

Designed for all-round, versatile drummers, the massive five-piece Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple Stage+ shell set builds an all-round, versatile kit. This set includes a kick drum, two hanging toms and not one, but two floor toms, and each shell boasts a maple and walnut hybrid construction to complete a wide and expressive dynamic range that can be taken in any direction. The ideal setup for the more critical professional, this edition of the Saturn Evolution Series shell set comes in Exotic Aegean Fade.

The Mapex SE628XM Saturn Evolution Maple Shell Set

To complete the ideal all-round kit, this set includes a 22 inch by 18 inch kick, a 10 inch by 8 inch and 12 inch by 9 inch tom, and a 14 inch by 14 inch and 16 inch by 16 inch floor tom. The bass drum has a 'virgin' design, meaning that it makes zero contact with the rest of the kit, resulting in thick, punching kick sound backed up by plenty of attack. And, since the hanging toms have a stand-mounted design, they're removed from the kick drum completely, resonate more freely and limit the chance of crosstalk. Both the hanging toms and floor toms have also been finished with 2.3mm Sonic Saver hoops and rounded 45° SONIClear bearing edges while the bass drum features a 60° SONIClear bearing edge.

The Mapex SONIClear Attenuation System

The SONIClear system has been around for a while and has undergone a recent update. 'SONIClear' literally refers to a mash up of sound enhancing concepts and designs, including the renowned SOS system and the all-new HALO tom mounting system. This innovative system slots a supporting arm around the tom shell and under the lugs, improving the tension distribution around the shell so that it hangs more freely, allowing the wood to both breathe and sing. If the resonance is a little too much for your setup, it can be easily tweaked via the fitted tension adjustment knob to tighten up or open up the sound, giving you fully customisable tom response.

• Please note: This product includes a five-piece shell set only. The snare drum, hardware and cymbals seen in the images serve illustrative purposes only and are not included.