Ludwig or Mapex

buzzworthybum · Fierce Poodle Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 299

I have a problem that's been troubling me for awhile and I wondered if someone could help me out. I'm 14 and I've been in my school band for 2 years now and I've decided to buy a set. Since I have some expierence I'm going to buy an intermediate set but I can't decide which one. The 2 I'm considering are the Mapex M Series and the Ludwig Accent Custom Series. I wanted to know which one you guys think is better quality. I'd also like to know if the Fusion style with the smaller toms is worth the extra $30 or so. If anyone else has any other suggestions for a set my local dealers are Ludwig, Legion, Mapex, Peace, and DW and I'm trying to stay in the $600-700 range. Thanks.

anymore · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:40 am Post subject:

I looked at these while shopping for a kit for one of my schools - of the two, I would go for the Mapex. You might also check out Taye if any dealers carry them in your area. Also, there are some deals on the Sonor Force series - the 2003 and 3003 in particular. Finally, have you seen the Pacific FS? I think they are right in that price range, and are great drums for the $$$.

I hope this is useful. Good luck.

Jonesie67 · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:29 am Post subject:

Mapex by far.
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TaYl0r · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Ludwig or Mapex

buzzworthybum · Fierce Poodle Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 299

Thanks, I was leaning toward the Mapex originally, just wanted to check out the selection. And the Mars Kits are a little pricy for me unless they come with cymbals because I plan on spending around $200 on the cymbals plus the 6 or 7 on the set is gonna put me a little higher than I wanted to in the first place but oh well.

TaYl0r · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:19 pm Post subject:

You can usually find decent used cymbals. Just be sure to check for keyholing and such. The cosmetics of them don't really make a difference.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Kansas

No doubt about it in my mind -- go for the Mapex. The new M series is supposed to be all maple. For the price (about $700), that's pretty darn impressive. Also, I would go for the fusion sizes. I just like the idea of having a 2" difference down the toms -- going 10", 12", and 14" rather than 12", 13", and 16".

TaYl0r · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:29 pm Post subject:

Yea, when I sell my Venus eventually, I'm definately gonna buy a studio fusion sized Mapex Mars. Great drums, right there. I played a fusion sized Sonor for a jazz performance earlier tonight, and man, they were great. Much more adjustable and managable than standard size drums.

Xeper · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 11:37 pm Post subject:

Mapex!
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