The Mapex Mars Maple 18 4pc Bop Shell Pack is a small portable kit with shallow depth shells and smaller sizes – making it ideal for the gigging drummer who is limited on space. With a configuration of 18 x 14, 14 x 12, 10 x 7, and 14 x 5, the Bop shell pack is smaller than your average kit. Like others in the Mars series, the Bop shell pack features 100 percent maple shells which provide all-round warmth and excellent projection.
Ultimate tuning stability and resonance is provided by the SONIClear bearing edges, while the eye-catching Glossy Amber finish will turn heads. Finally, we have bundled this shell pack with the Protection Racket 18″ 4pc Jazz Drum Bag Set – so you can safely transport your drums. Please note: Cymbals and hardware sold separately.
Included in this package:
– Mapex Mars Maple 18 4pc Bop Shell Pack
– Protection Racket 18″ 4pc Jazz Drum Bag Set
Portable – ideal for smaller gigs and jazz styles
What sets the Bop kit apart from other configurations from Mapex is its small compact size. This means that they can be easier to move around, which is ideal if you move your kit from your home to a separate practice area quite often. Bop kits are perfect for the gigging drummer, as they are significantly faster to load-in, set-up, tear-down, and should easily fit inside a standard car. They are also ideal for smaller venues that are limited on stage space. What’s more, the shallow depth shells deliver a punchier sound and are specifically designed for drummers who focus on a more jazz-specific play-style.
Classic maple shells
Maple is a popular choice for drum shells the world over because of its tonal versatility and all-round warmth compared to other woods. If you’re looking for a kit that is loud, then maple is one of the louder woods for drum shells – making it the perfect choice for live settings as it will cut through most acoustic mixes.
Legendary Mars features
The Mars Drum Kits feature insulated bass drum claws that include rubber gaskets to protect the hoop from damage and prevent rattling or buzzing during long playing sessions. The matching snare drum gives a unified look to this kit and giving you that solid snare crack. The size of the snare provides great tuning and musical versatility.
Soniclear Bearing Edge
The SONIClear Bearing Edge is standard on all Mars shells and allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a stronger and deeper fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range. The SONIClear on the rack toms increases overall resonance by preserving vibration in the drumheads and shell while preventing energy from transferring to the hardware.
Configuration:
– Bass Drum: 18 x 14
– Snare Drum: 14 x 5
– Rack Tom: 10 x 7
– Floor Tom: 14 x 12
Specifications:
– Shell Material: Maple
– Shell Thickness: 7-Ply, 7.2mm
– Shells Suspension: SONIClear Tom Suspension
– Hardware Finish: Chrome
– Finish: Glossy Amber
Please Note: Hardware and cymbals are not included.
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