Mapex Pro M

acidbass · Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 9:15 am Post subject: Mapex Pro M

Hello all,

I have the chance to buy a Mapex Pro M in fusion sizes second hand for a very good price (around 400 pounds/$600 for shells and hardware).

I was just wondering what everyone's opinions are on this kit as a starter set. I've been advised to buy a little bit better than the standard run of the mill starter sets, and this seems to be a very good price for a Maple kit.

Also, does anyone know if they still make add on drums in the colour Coral Crystal (as shown below)?

Thanks in advance for any info or opinions on the subject Smile

paintballer687 · Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 9:47 am Post subject:

how old is the kit? becuase if its a few years old it may not be all maple. im no expert but ive heard they just recently switched the m and pro m lines to maple. when that happenned, i have no clue.

as for the add ons, i checked and they are no longer made in that color (according to only one website) buts you shoul still be able to find them from like a store closout, or they may still be produced (not sure), or you can always try ebay
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Xeper · Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:16 pm Post subject:

http://www.mapexdrums.com/drums/prom/pm_all.asp

down the bottom it lists all current pro m colours. it doesn't look like your colour is current any more Sad

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Finch · Pit Bull Joined: 31 Aug 2003 Posts: 362 Location: Fife

that colour is coral crystal,(same colour as mine) and its not avaiable anymore which sucks cause its a great colour,but its a great kit though.
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RedRandanoRocket · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 9:06 am Post subject:

You might find that Midwestpercussion.com MIGHT still have them.. they had alot of older kits left when the 04 line came out.

That or Ebay.
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Dukekamaya · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:30 am Post subject:

I think you'll find the kit is basswood with one outer ply of maple. It will still be a nice sounding kit- basswood is similar in sound to birch

Twitch · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:01 pm Post subject:

As a Kit? Its great. As a starter kit? Its amazing! If you really want a high quality kit for a little bit less, get the regular M series. The new ones are all maple, only with 9 plies instead of the Pro M's 7 plies. You have a good price on the Pro M though, so either one would be a great start for you. The only problem I can think of (with buying that particular kit) is that component drums will be hard to come by, as that color is discontinued. Also, the kit you're looking into isn't 100% maple, but it'll do the trick.
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LoozurBoy · Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 4:24 am Post subject:

I purchased the pro-m standard kit last x-mas. Great sounding set of drums. I also, (un)fortunately purchased the coral crystal color, but I am still quite happy with that decision. It was my first kit as well and I couldn't be happier with them. (Unless someone has any idea where to buy any component drums in this particular color, in which case, e-mail me and I may be happier then:D) Great choice.

Xeper · Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 4:50 am Post subject:

i had the same problem, but i'm a little luckier...
they don't make m's in emerald green any more, though they still make pro m's in emerald green. so maybe the still make your colour, but in the saturn or orion series maybe?
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Twitch · Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:26 pm Post subject:

Saturn and Orion have even less color options, strangely. At least I'm pretty sure that's the case.
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giloun · Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:21 am Post subject:

paintballer687 · Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:41 am Post subject:

my friend might get a burlwood... it looks freakin awesome
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mapexdrums87 · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 2:54 pm Post subject:

Hey guys remember, that drum set may be an older model, but i have a problem too, i cant find a picture of my drum set anywhere i think its vintage, its a Mapex white mars series 5-peice, PM me if you know when its from, if you know.
But as for that drum set, i would buy it if its like brand new only, if its used forget about it its too much.
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RedRandanoRocket · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:25 pm Post subject: