Combining proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing, Mapex Drums creates the highest quality, most versatile products available to drummers today - from entry-level students to legendary professionals. Every Mapex drum is designed and crafted to produce a full-bodied, well-balanced sound that is complemented by the beauty of Mapex's durable wrapped, wax and lacquer finishes. 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 outer maple veneer provides a beautiful grain pattern further enhancing the transparent finish. From the groundbreaking style of Gregg Bissonette and the steady rhythm lines of Jim Donovan to the rich groove of Herlin Riley, Mapex's diverse roster of artists are actively involved in testing new designs and their real-world input drive R&D.
