Mapex News 2010

2010-05-10

Mapex Voyager Serie

The all-new Mapex Voyager comes complete with drums, hardware, cymbals and a throne and is ready to go as soon as you get it home. You‘ll be impressed with the incredible tone and resonance delivered by the Voyager‘s all basswood shells. The bass drum‘s tom holder has a placement for an auxiliary cymbal placement and the all-new, Mapex 330 Series Hardware is both compact and durable. Start your drumming voyage in the right direction with all-new Mapex Voyager. 

• 7.2mm basswood shells with durable, high-gloss wrapped finishes
• Double tom holder with auxillary cymbal placement position
• New Mapex 330 Series Hardware
• Drummer's throne included
• Remo® equipped, including self-muffling bass drum head
• Instructional set-up DVD included

VR/5045TCH (20x16 BD / 10x8, 12x9 TT / 14x14 FT, 14x5,5 SD with Hardware)
BL - Black / DI - Dark Indigo / SW – Snow White

UVP: CHF 950.-

 

Mapex Horizon Serie

The all-new Horizon Series is loaded with features you simply can¹t find anywhere else in its price range. Horizon is the perfect choice for the serious beginner or the ideal second set for the player on the go. The all basswood shell and the newly redesigned Isolated Tom System (I.T.S.) ensure that Horizon delivers full rich tone and remarkable sustain. Horizon¹s newly designed tom holder accommodates an optional auxiliary cymbal placement. Horizon is available in several popular configurations and a variety of durable and attractive covered and lacquerd finishes. With every Horizon Series drum set is a full set of all-new 500 Series Mapex Hardware, which feature multi-sustain cymbals felts, newly designed ergonomic memory locks and double braced legs. 

• 7.2mm basswood shells with new, durable, high-gloss, wrapped finishes
• New Double Tom Holder with auxiliary cymbal placement position
• Re-engineered Mapex Isolated Tom Mount System (ITS)
• New Tom Bracket for quick set-up and tear down
• New low profile cushioned bass drum claw hooks
• New 500 Series Hardware
• Newly designed memory locks for extra security
• Multi-sustain cymbal felts on 500 Series stands
• Retractable boom arm on B500 Boom Stand
• Remo® drum heads and self-muffling bass drum head

HX/5045T coverd (20x18 BD / 10x8, 12x9 TT / 14x14 FT, 14x5,5 SD with Hardware)
BL - Black / BY – Burgundy / CK – Crystal Sparkle / NS – Blue Sparkle / QS – Gray Sparkle
SW – Snow White

UVP: CHF 990.-  

HZB/5045T lacquerd (20x18 BD / 10x8, 12x9 TT / 14x14 FT, 14x5,5 SD with Hardware)
CY – Trans. Cherry Red / HA – Honey Amber / MB – Trans. Midnight Black / TS – Trans. Sapphire

UVP: CHF 1190.-

 

Falcon Pedal

Mapex has announced the release of its all-new Falcon Bass Drum Pedals. The Falcon Single Pedal (P1000) and the Falcon Double Pedal (P1000TW) are completely new designs from Mapex and both models are designed to be the smoothest-playing pedals ever made.

The Falcon’s exclusive hollow inox steel drive shaft offers the utmost in strength without adding unwanted drag or excess weight. This increases the smooth operation of the pedal and gives Falcon a sensationally smooth feel. By allowing the torque-free spring mechanism to move independently the Falcon’s stroke and recoil motions are exceptionally smooth and feel more natural to the foot.

“Every feature and adjustment has been engineered to make Falcon feel as if it’s an extension of your foot,” said Joe Hibbs, R&D Manager at Mapex USA. “Every artist that has tested this pedal has been able to fine tune it to their liking within minutes — right out of the box. Falcon is a pedal for the people. This is a pedal that can satisfy virtually every drummer.”

Because the Falcon’s footprint is more compact than other bass drum pedals, it’s easy to comfortably position between the hi-hat and snare stands. The Falcon’s easy-to-reach, resistance-free Talon™ clamp adjustment can be tightened with one hand from a seated position, making set-up quick and easy, even in the tightest spaces.

The Falcon’s patented Talon™ bass drum hoop clamp features locking claws that move independently from the pedal frame. Even if the bass drum is pitched at a severe angle, the pedal remains flat to the floor and securely clamped to the drum for the utmost comfort and security.

The Falcon is equipped with interchangeable cams to suit each player’s individual style. The “Glide” cam offers an equal amount of inertia from the beginning to the end of the stroke, while the “Pursuit” cam is recommended for increased power and maximum impact. The reversible beater head comes with interchangeable 10 gram and 20 gram inserts. By choosing one of these weights (or playing without any additional weight at all) the player can choose the desired degree of centrifugal force.

The Falcon’s footboard design provides the feel of a longer board without the additional weight and mass. A lighter footboard provides greater control with less fatigue and its uniquely sculpted profile allows the players to position his foot at any angle and operate the pedal with minimal expended energy, making even the most intricate patterns seem effortless.

The footboard angle and beater angle are independently adjustable, enabling the player to fine-tune the ideal combination of playing comfort and force of stroke. The footboard and heel plate are hinged using an exclusive sealed bearing mechanism that offers zero resistance and secure operation with no lateral movement.

Watch the Falcon Video http://www.falconpedal.com/

P-1000 Single UVP: CHF 320.-

P-1000/TW Double UVP: CHF 690.-

 

Black Panther Snare Serie

The redesigned collection consists of fourteen all new models, each with it’s own distinct voice and identity. The new Black Panther snare drums feature newly designed finishes and appointments including new lugs, hoops, throw-offs and snare strainers. All of the new Black Panther models feature one of two classically designed lugs. One is a beautifully sculpted shield-style split lug, while the other is an elegantly forged tube-style lug. Both are strikingly attractive and give the Black Panther series a stunning new look.

To complete the transformation, each drum features a distinguished new die cast chrome plated Black Panther badge. The new Black Panthers feature an incredibly smooth piston-style throw-off that requires minimal effort to operate. The adjustment dial employs “micro-lock” technology that provides a silent, yet tactile “click” as it’s turned, allowing precise tension control.

The drums’ newly designed hardware contributes significantly to the presentation and the performance of the instruments. Mapex’s new “Sonic Saver” hoops bridge the gap between flanged and die cast hoops. The unique shaping process creates a rounded profile at the top of the hoop that reduces wear and tear to both sticks, hands and wrists, while dramatically enhancing the feel and response of every rimshot.

Each of the fourteen new drums in the series has been designated a nickname to emphasize its sound and character. For instance, the “Sledgehammer” is a heavy duty 14” x 6.5” hammered brass drum with a big, loud sound that can “bludgeon its way through the din with extreme volume and a distinct rounded tone.” The “Phantom” has a 12” x 5” birch and walnut composite shell that gives the drum incredible sensitivity and a “ghostly” quality.  

http://usa.mapexdrums.com/drums/blackpanther/index.asp

 

 

 

BPST450SLN	Panther	UVP: CHF 950.-
BPBR465HZN	Sledgehammer	UVP: CHF 790.-
BPML3700LNWU	Blaster	UVP: CHF 680.-
BPML4500LNTB	Black Widow	UVP: CHF 580.-
BPBW2500CNWA	Phantom	UVP: CHF 580.-
BPML4700TLNTB	Phatbob	UVP: CHF 870.-
BPCW3550CNCY	Cherry Bomb	UVP: CHF 580.-
BPML2700CNIT	Fastback	UVP: CHF 580.-
BPMW4550CNUB	Velvetone	UVP: CHF 770.-
BPST4651LN	Machete	UVP: CHF 680.-
BPST4551LN	Blade	UVP: CHF 580.-
BPBR4551ZN	Brass Cat	UVP: CHF 740.-
BPST0551CN	Stinger	UVP: CHF 480.-
BPWB4550CNEN	Retrosonic	UVP: CHF 970.-