Mapex V5834T V Series 5-Piece Voyager Drum Set with Drum Throne

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9-ply Basswood shells. Low mass single point lugs. Double-braced 320 Series hardware. Cymbals not included.

A quality drumset at an affordable price.

Features
9-ply Basswood shells
Low mass single point lugs
Matching Basswood snare drum
Double-braced 320 Series hardware
Telescoping bass drum spurs
Basswood bass drum hoops

Includes:

18 x 14 Bass Drum
12 x 10 Floor Tom
10 x 8 Rack Tom
8 x 8 Rack Tom
12 x 5 Wood Snare Drum
S320 Snare Stand - NEW
H320 Hi-Hat Stand - NEW
P320 Pedal - NEW
C320 Cymbal Stand - NEW
T250 Throne
TH650 Double Tom Holder
DS720 Telescoping Spur

About Mapex
Mapex is the factory brand name for drums made by KHS Manufacturing Company and one of only a few drum brands made in its own factory and having its own distribution center in the U.S. This Distribution and Service Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee. KHS makes all types of percussion as well as fine band and orchestra instruments. KHS craftspeople possess extraordinary knowledge about how quality sound and functions is produced from all types of wood and metal, including precious metals. The sound quality heard from Honduran Rosewood used on marimbas made in KHS factories, or from Sterling Silver and 14K Gold used in making artist quality flutes are just 2 examples of a skill that crosses over to Mapex drums and hardware.

Mapex drums are more than wood and metallic chambers having other metal parts that tighten a head. They are precision instruments whose tuning and voicing are like no other because of KHS' unique manufacturing capability and our association with the world's top professionals. No read more matter what music, beat, or rhythm they play... drummers are sure to find the sound they want when they choose Mapex. You will see what they mean when they say Mapex is truly "the drummer's other voice." read less

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 888-627-3987

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (140 ratings)
Submitted September 24, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Get one today, you will be satisfied! If not...so what."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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For its size and price its an excellent deal. You would make no mistake in buying this.

Sound
The kit has excellent overall tone. Please believe me. I use Evans Genera G2 Coated heads (the white ones) on all three toms and especially the snare. I take snare evry where I go, and I always get compliments on the sound, the crack, and response that I can get from just a standard snare. The snare and skins are usually the first things to go. When I get a chance to bring the whole kit, I get even more compliments. It looks like a kids set, but dont let the size fool you. It looks and sounds great. You just have to know proper tuning techniques. When tuning, make the tuning rods just finger tight. Then with your hand or knee depress the center of the skin so that you get a good stretch, and the glue gets seated around the edge of the drum. Not too rough gradually stretch ( like anything, it works better once its worn in) Do it to both sides. Then tighten the tuning rods as if it were a wheel. Going diagonal and then to the left until you get a rich tone out of the skin. Your going to have to find your own way to tune the kick. I use a Remo Weather King Emperor Head with sound proofing foam around the inside with a few pieces duck taped to the inside of the kick witha sound hole in the front. I play a variety of styles and this set up sounds great in all. Recording and live. Plus its portable. (Until you start adding your own cymbals and hardware)You'll read more fall in love with this Lil' o thing.

Features
The accessories.....are geard more for beginners. But its great for the first date. When you get it home all alone-just you and this cute little drum set. The only thing that I wish I had is the expanded version. YESSSS!!! There is a double kick version with 5 toms.

Quality
It is made well, however the braces could be a little stronger. But for the price I cant complain.

The Wow Factor
I didn't have quite enough money to get what I wanted when I was on the market for a set, and I saw this little drum set out in the middle of the floor. I was very curious because of its size, and color quality ( I have the burgandy one)Once I played it, I was hooked.

Musical Background:
Advanced drummer and multi musician

Musical Style:
All Gospel styles and several Rock styles
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