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Mapex MB5225T M Birch Fusion 5-Piece Drum Kit

8-ply Birch shell construction. Exterior Maple veneer. Matching lacquered bass drum hoops. 37 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Mapex MB5225T M Birch Fusion 5-Piece Drum Kit

The M Birch, new from Mapex, gives you the sound you've been waiting for. The shells are made from multiple birch plies with an exterior maple veneer, giving you great tone - and a great look. The shells deliver incredible attack at the high end, a narrower mid-range and significant 'punch' at the bottom end. The exterior maple ply is finished with eight coats of hand applied, transparent lacquer for a shell that looks as good as it sounds.

The best drum shells start with the best wood
Mapex selects only the finest woods for its shells. With individual plies less than 1 mm thick, the result is overall stronger and thinner shell. The seams are staggered around the shell, providing additional strength and acoustic distribution. Each drum is finished off with a precision-ground 45 degrees bearing edge, counter-cut at 0.5mm for optimum tone.

Hand rubbed with tender-loving care
Mapex drums are given eight coats of hand-applied lacquer, each of which are hand rubbed, to give the finish a deep, high-gloss shine. Mapex lacquer finishes are tough and easy to maintain and are crystal clear, allowing the beauty of the premium veneer to show through.

Physics meets aesthetics
The Mapex Isolated Tom System protects the shell's integrity and allows toms to vibrate freely, ensuring maximum projection and resonance. The Mapex Isolated Tom System is discrete and visually attractive and adds very little weight to the drum.

The worst thing to do to a drum is to drill a hole in it
Fewer holes means truer tone and resonance. That's why all Mapex drums use single point contact lugs. Only one hole is drilled into the shell for each lug, protecting the shells' tonal properties. The lugs are low in mass as well, meaning less direct contact with shell, also protecting the overall integrity of the drum.

How can a thick piece of felt enhance sustain?
It can't. That's why Mapex 950 and 550 series Performing Artist Hardware comes with OS Cymbal Accentuators. Minimal contact with cymbal gives you maximum sustain. Unlike felt, the OS Cymbal Accentuator wont compress or shred and enjoy a longer life.

Playable quality right out of the box
Mapex drums are exclusively equipped with Remo drum heads. Like Mapex, Remo is a worldwide symbol of quality manufacturing and premium performance.

Other Features
exterior maple veneer

matching lacquered bass drum hoops

500-Series double-braced Performing Artist hardware

padded throne included zZounds is an authorized dealer of Mapex products.

Components:
22 x 18 in. bass drum

10 x 9 in. rack tom

12 x 10 in. rack tom

14 x 12 in. rack tom

14 x 5.5 in. snare

Hardware:
S550 snare stand

H550 hi-hat stand

P550 pedal

C550 cymbal stand

B550 boom stand

TH650 / TH684 tom holder

T350 throne

AC901 multiclamp

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If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 615-793-2050

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Sound: I haven't gotten new heads yet, but the stock heads sound great nonetheless. It has a nice full, deep sound that I've never heard in any other set. It has a great range in tuning to fit many different styles of music. Feature: Comes with everything you need, with very well constructed hardware and stands. Quality: Outstanding quality! From the stands to the grain in the birch shells, nothing less than superb. Value: I'm pretty sure it's the best value you can get for such a pro drumset. Manufacturer Support: Didn't need it, hope I dont. The Wow Factor: As soon as I saw the honey amber finish on these babies I was hooked. Two months and only 770$ later, here I am with my new kit. Overall: I am completely satisfied with this awesome set. It has everything I expected and then some. I recommend it for anyone who wants just a down right amazing drum set!

Style of Music: Ska/Punk

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Sound: it looks nice but i would have to play it to see its full potential. Feature: it looks very good with the extra tom in there. Quality: i think that if it is taken care well it will last a long time. and play good at that. Value: i think it should be sold for just a tiny bit less. something like 25 dollars. Manufacturer Support: i havnt used it so i am just puttin a 7. The Wow Factor: i dont really think there are enough cymbals in there. Overall: i think i would be satisfied if i was playing with somebody i dont think it would sound as good if you werent.

Style of Music: rock

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