Mapex V Series (Drum Kits in general)

Member Name: thedrumguy

Product:	Drum Kits in general
Date:	26/12/05 (6001 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: quality hardware, basswood shells, trusted brand

Disadvantages: pack cymbals might as well be thrown out

The Mapex V series is an awesome package for an intermediate level drummer. It's genuine basswood shells are by no means cheap or of poor quality, and when combined with the right skins, i.e REMO pinstripe ambassadors, produce a warm, resonating tone that rivals any Pearl Export, Tama Swingstar or Sonor Force. Out of the packet its hardware is functional, durable and looks great. The shalimar cymals are not so great. The pedal is responsive and with fine tuning becomes very quick. The wooden snare has a wide tuning range, from highly sensitive to an ear splitting crack. Standard with REMO UX drumheads, the snare and bass, in particular the bass, produce an unrivalled sound within the price range, the toms will need to be tuned well to perform their best with these heads. The plasma laquer looks awesome, and so do any of the coverings.

Summary: Most bang for your buck:)