General
The Mapex Mars MA528S-CGW 528 Crossover shell set with its Smokewood finish has what you'd call a 1-up, 2-down configuration. That means it has one tom and two floor toms, allowing you to place the ride cymbal closer. The Mars series has a few of the high-class components from the Saturn IV line of drum sets and delivers professional performance. This shell set consists of a 22-inch bass drum, 12-inch tom, 14 and 16-inch floor toms and a matching 14 x 6.5-inch snare.
The Mapex Mars 528S Crossover Shell Set: Clear Tone
The shells of this five-piece shell set are made of six plies of birch, for a perfectly focused sound, great resonance and a clear tone. The single, 12-inch tom has a clear, punchy sound, while the bass drum and floor toms deliver a focused low end, with a great punch and plenty of body. The 22 x 18-inch bass drum is fitted with isolating claw hooks with a rubber lining. This lining protects the bass drum hoops from being damaged, and ensures that the hardware does not start rattling as you play. The single tom can be attached to a cymbal stand with the included tom arm and clamp.
Matching Snare
A notable part of this crossover shell set is the matching 14 x 6.5-inch snare drum with Smokewood finish. This snare produces a solid, distinct sound and has a very versatile character. The bearing edges of the shells in the Mars series are called SONIClear bearing edges. These allow the drumhead to make better contact with the shell, resulting in a more consistent tuning, an enhanced tuning range and a deeper sound. The Mars 528S Crossover shell set in Smokewood is a high-quality shell set, with an attractive price!
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Please note:
- This shell set does not include hardware or cymbals.
- In our selection of accessories and bundles, matching Mapex Mars hardware packs can be found.
