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

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

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

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"The Mapex Voyager and you - an complimentary yet informative review by yours truly"

Feature:
It did include hardware, but I changed it to my favourite gear. Not that it's bad stuff but it was not as responsive as that which i am used to.

Quality:
The drums are made very well. They are durable and the colours finish is excellent. I actually can't think of anything negative except that the hardware although great for a beginner, is a bit inferior for advanced musicians.

Value:
The kit is way under priced for what you get. Pick one up before they realize what they've produced!

Desirability:
I think that the appeal goes beyond all of the above mentioned attributes in that because of the kit's sheer size, it makes the drummer playing them much more visible to the audience than with other drum sets. It's very nice to be seen especially when you have stage presence - if you don't you'll soon learn to develop some!

Sound:
For the size of this kit, the sound is un-equalled. The quality of sound it produces is that of a full sized set costing at least twice the price. In fact I would go as far as to say that these drums sing better than some of the more expensive higher end kits. I had to learn how to tune them to achieve the sound I have been playing with for the past ten years, but once I got it - that was it! Not only does it sound great, but it's small size makes it easy and fun to gig anywhere and set up/breakdown is a breeze. I also used it on my last recording gig and it sounded friggin' great! I have never been happier with any other kit I've owned or played. You don't even have to muffle the toms - especially live they stand on their own. I just threw on my favourite hardware, changed the heads and away I went. If you purchase these drums be aware - being that the bass drum is so small, you will NOT need as much muffling as you would in like a 22" drum. A pillow is way too much and you'll just get frustrated trying to tune it that way. The only way I found to get that kickin' thump with a crisp attack is to use an 18" floor tom head on the beater side, tune it fairly tight up front and fairly loose in the back. Stuff it with a small blanket and keep it close to the inside of the beater head. Your bass drum will sound thunderous. You'll dig it!

Overall:
I believe this may very well be the last accoustic drum kit I buy. I am completely satisfied with it.

Submitted: 6/1/2003

Style of Music: jazz/funk - or whatever pays the bills!

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Small footprint big value"

Feature:
I didn't get any hardware ( used my existing stuff) but the tom mount is nice. The bass drum spurs are a little noisy when you set them up, but who cares?

Quality:
The wrap looks a little... generic, but they've got to keep costs down somewhere. I've had no problems with it.

Sound:
This is just an amazing little set. I've used it on very quiet jazz gigs (acoustic flute & guitar) on outdoor festivls with a prog-rock band, and in blues clubs.For the louder gigs, I set it up with Remo Pinstripes on the toms and bass, and swapped out the snare for a beefy Rogers Dynasonic.For the jazz stuff I put coated Ambassadors on the toms and an Emperor on the bass drum. No muffling on anything. ON the quiet gigs I tuned the drums as low as they can go and get to use all sorts of pitch bends and artifacts. Very cool acoustically. The weakest spot is the snare throw-off. The drum sounds prety good once you get rid of the factory heads, (They're useless, top and bottom, the the throw-off is where Mapex really cheaped out.I usually use a full size snare. I put a Fiberskyn on the 12" drum though and it sounds pretty good. Overall, if you need a small footprint and unless you can drop 3G on a DW set, this this the way to go.

Ease of Use:
This set tunes up great! THe shells sre round, the lugs are good. No problems

Overall:
I'm keeping this until I get enough money for a DW jazz set. THAT'S gonna be awhile.

Submitted: 11/16/2008

Style of Music: jazz-blues American groove

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Description
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 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."
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