NEW for 2007

With the addition of a 24-inch bass drum to the line and the creation of two new add-on packs, fans of the BIG drum set will become fans of the M Birch Series.

ALFREDO GOLINO

M BirCH
Since its introduction in 2005, the Mapex M Birch has become one of the fastest selling drum sets in history. The reason is simple tonally superior birch shells, luxuriously nished in a high-gloss transparent lacquer with double-braced Mapex 500 Series hardware in a wide range of congurations for a remarkable price. In 2007, weve given you even more reasons to get into an M Birch a fantastic new fade nish, new components, new add-on packs, new congurations.

Shell Construction: 6-ply [5 birch plies, one exterior maple ply] Shell Thickness: 7.2mm NEW Rock 24 | MB4466A | NEW Black Forest Sapphire 24x18 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x6.5 snare drum with additional 10x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware
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NEW Crossover 22 | MB5285A | Black Forest Green 22x18 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum with additional 10x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware

Studio | MB6225A | Black Forest Cherry 22x18 bass drum,10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x11 tom tom, 16x13 tom tom, 14x5.5 snare drum with additional 8x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware

Tom mounts are secured via the lugs and are not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely for maximum projection and resonance.

M BirCH
M Birch drums sets come with an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex International Clinician, Dom Famularo. The M Birch comes with genuine REMO drum heads. All M Birch congurations come with a full compliment of Mapex 550 Series double braced hardware.

Fusion | MB5225A | Transparent Emerald Green 22x18 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x11 tom tom, 14x5.5 snare drum with additional 8x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware
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M BIRCH DRUM SETS

Conguration Studio MB6225A Bass Drum 22 x 18 Tom Toms 10 x 8 12 x 9 14 x 11 16 x 13 12 x 9 13 x 10 10 x 8 12 x 9 14 x 11 10 x 8 12 x 9 12 x 9 12 x 9 10 x 8 12 x 9 14 x 14 14 x 14 16 x 16 16 x 16 14 x 14 16 x 16 Floor Toms Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 Tom Holder TH650 Tom Stand TS550A Boom Stand B550A Cymbal Stand C550A Snare Stand S550A Hi-Hat Stand H550A Pedal P550A MultiClamp

COMPONENTS
Bass Drums MBB1814 MBB2016 MBB2018 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 6.5 14 x 5.5 TH650 TH650 TH650 TH684 TH650 TH653 TS961A B550A B550A B550A B550A B550A (x2) B550A C550A C550A C550A C550A C550A S550A S550A S550A S550A S550A S550A H550A H550A H550A H550A H550A H550A P550A P550A P550A Tom Toms P550A P550A P550A MBT807 MBT808 MBT1007 MBT1008 MBT1009 MBT1208 8x7 8x8 10 x 7 10 x 8 10 x 9 12 x 8 12 x 9 12 x 10 13 x 9 13 x 10 13 x 11 14 x 11 14 x 12 16 x 13 16 x 14 AC901 MBB2216 MBB2218 MBB2218A MBB2418 18 x 14 20 x 16 20 x 18 22 x 16 22 x 18 22 x 18 24 x 18

NEW Black Forest Sapphire (ST)

Standard MB5255A Fusion MB5225A Fusionease MB5245A

22 x 18 22 x 18 22 x 18 22 x 18 24 x 18 20 x 18

Black Forest Cherry (BC)

NEW Crossover 22 MB5285A NEW Rock 24 MB4466A Jazz MB5045A

Black Forest Green (BG)

MBT1209 MBT1210 MBT1309 MBT1310

Transparent Cherry (CY)

Standard | MB5255A | Transparent Sapphire 22x18 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 13x10 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum with additional 10x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware

GO LARGE Bass Drumand Floor Tom Add-On Pack MBBF2218PK 22 x 18 Bass Drum 18 x 16 Floor Tom P550A Bass Drum Pedal B550A Boom Stand TH650 Tom Holder

Standard with the GO LARGE Add-on Pack MB5255A + MBBF2218PK | Transparent Cherry Red (2) 22x18 bass drums, 12x9 tom tom, 13x10 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 18x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum with additional 10x8 Tom Pack, Mapex 550 Series Hardware

MBT1311 MBT1411 MBT1412 MBT1613 MBT1614 Floor Toms MBF1414 MBF1616 MBF1816 Snare Drums MBS4556 MBS4656

14 x 14 16 x 16 18 x 16

Transparent Emerald Green (EG)

14 x 5.5 14 x 6.5

Transparent Honey Amber (HA)

Like all Mapex drums, the M Birch features low mass, single-point-ofcontact lugs for maximum resonance.

Poblish Black (PB)

Transparent Sapphire (TS)

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NEW for 2007

Eye-popping new high-gloss lacquer colors make the VX Series look as fantastic as it sounds.

AQUILES PRIESTER Angra

Vx Series
The VX has long been a favorite drum set for players that want to start their drumming experience with a high quality kit that will last for years. This year, the VX returns with an exciting new selection of nishes. All three new colors are high-gloss, hand applied lacquers with just a hint of sparkle that will look just as good in your practice room as they will on stage at the club. The VX Series features the exclusive Mapex Isolated Tom Mount System which ensures maximum resonance from the hand-formed shells. Exciting looks joined with reliable sound thats the VX Series. Standard | VX5255TA | NEW Liquid Green Metallic 22x18 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 13x10 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum, Mapex 320 Series Hardware

Shell Construction: 8-ply basswood Shell Thickness: 7.2mm

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VX DRUM SETS
Conguration Standard VX5255TA Fusionease VX5245TA Jazz VX5045TA Bass Drum 22 x 18 22 x 18 20 x 18 Tom Toms 12 x 9 13 x 10 10 x 8 12 x 9 10 x 8 12 x 9 Floor Toms 16 x 16 14 x 14 14 x 14 Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 Tom Holder TH650 TH650 TH650 Boom Stand B320A B320A B320A Cymbal Stand C320A C320A C320A Snare Stand S320A S320A S320A Hi-Hat Stand H320A H320A H320A Pedal P320A P320A P320A Throne T250A T250A T250A

COMPONENTS
Bass Drums VXB1814A VXB1816A VXB2014A VXB2016A VXB2018A VXB2216A 18 x 14 18 x 16 20 x 14 20 x 16 20 x 18 22 x 16 22 x 18

NEW Electric Ocean Blue (EI)

NEW Liquid Green Metallic (EJ)

All VX Series suspended tom toms feature Mapexs exclusive Isolated Tom Mount System for maximum resonance.

VXB2218A Tom Toms VXT807A VXT808A VXT1008A VXT1009A VXT1209A

8x7 8x8 10 x 8 10 x 9 12 x 9 12 x 10 13 x 10 13 x 11 14 x 11 14 x 12

NEW Electric Burgundy (EY)

VX Jazz | VX5045TA Deep Coffee Finish 20x18 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 14 x 5.5 snare drum, Mapex 320 Series Hardware

VXT1210A VXT1310A VXT1311A

Like all Mapex drums, the VX Series features low mass, single-point-of-contact lugs for maximum resonance.

VX Series drums come equipped with genuine REMO drumheads.

The VX Series bass drum hoops are wood, not plastic and are secured by low-prole bass drum claws.

VXT1411A VXT1412A Floor Toms

Polished Black (PB)

Fusionease | VX5245TA | Wax Cherry Red Finish 22x18 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 14 x 5.5 snare drum, Mapex 320 Series Hardware

VXF1210A VXF1414A VXF1616A VXF1816A Snare Drums VXS2506A VXS3506A

12 x 10 14 x 14 16 x 16 18 x 16

12 x 5 13 x 5 14 x 5.5 14 x 6.5

Deep Coffee (WF)

VXS4556A VXS4656A

Fusionease | VX5245TA | Polished Black 22x18 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 14 x 5.5 snare drum, Mapex 320 Series Hardware
Wax Aquamarine (WQ)

8-inch and 10-inch Tom Add-On Pack VXTK810A 8 x 8 Tom Tom 10 x 8 Tom Tom TS550A Tom Stand

Wax Cherry Red (WY)

VX Series drums sets come with an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex International Clinician, Dom Famularo.
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NEW for 2007

Mapex has added several new exciting and durable wrapped nishes to the QR line-up.

GREGG BISSONETTE

Qr Series
Since its introduction, the QR Series has appealed to new players of all ages. With its wide selection of dramatic wrapped nishes and appointments typically found in drum sets costing hundreds more, the QR Series is ideal for the serious beginner or the journeyman player looking for a second kit to gig with. The QR features color matched wood bass drum hoops, genuine basswood shells and the Mapex Isolated Tom Mount System. With these features and its wide selection of exciting nishes the QR Series is a lot more drum for the money. Standard | QR5255T | NEW Blue Sparkle 22x16 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 13x10 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum, Mapex 300 Series Hardware

Shell Construction: 8-ply basswood Shell Thickness: 7.2mm

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Standard | QR5254AS | Angel Wing Covered Finish 22x16 bass drum, 12x9 tom tom, 13x10 tom tom, 16x16 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum Mapex 300 Series Hardware

All QR Series suspended tom toms feature Mapexs exclusive Isolated Tom Mount System for maximum resonance.

QR DRUM SETS
Conguration Standard QR5255T Fusionease QR5245T Voyager QR5244 Jazz QR5254 Bass Drum 22 x 16 22 x 16 22 x 16 20 x 16 Tom Toms 12 x 9 13 x 10 10 x 8 12 x 9 10 x 8 12 x 9 12 x 9 13 x 10 Floor Toms 16 x 16 14 x 14 14 x 14 16 x 16 Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 5.5 Tom Holder TH630 TH630 TH630 TH630 Boom Stand B300A B300A B300A B300A Cymbal Stand C300A C300A Snare Stand S300A S300A S300A S300A Hi-Hat Stand H300A H300A H300A H300A Pedal P320A P320A P320A P320A Throne T250A T250A

Angel Wing (AS)

COMPONENTS
NEW Blue Sparkle (NS) Bass Drums QRB1816 QRB2016 QRB2216 QRB2218 Crimson Swirl (CW) 18 x 16 20 x 16 22 x 16 22 x 18 Tom Toms QRT807 QRT808 QRT1008 QRT1209 QRT1310 QRT1411 QRT1414 QRT1613 8x7 8x8 10 x 8 12 x 9 13 x 10 14 x 11 14 x 14 16 x 13 Floor Toms QRF1414 QRF1616 QRF1816 Snare Drums QRS4556 QRS4656 14 x 5.5 14 x 6.5 14 x 14 16 x 16 18 x 16 8-inch Tom Add-On Pack QRT807PK 8 x 7 Tom Tom TH684 Tom Holder AC901 Multi-Clamp 10-inch Tom Add-On Pack QRT1008PK 10 x 8 Tom Tom TH684 Tom Holder AC901 Multi-Clamp

Onyx Sparkle (XS)

QR Series drums come equipped with genuine REMO drumheads.

NEW Peacock Swirl (QW)

Fusionease | QR5245T NEW Peacock Swirl 22x16 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum, Mapex 300 Series Hardware

Fusionease| QR5244XS| Onyx Sparkle Covered Finish 22x16 bass drum, 10x8 tom tom, 12x9 tom tom, 14x14 oor tom, 14x5.5 snare drum, Mapex 300 Series Hardware
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The QR Series bass drum hoops are wood, not plastic and are secured by low-prole bass drum claws.

QR Series drums sets come with an instructional DVD hosted by Mapex International Clinician, Dom Famularo.

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ENMA LOUISE BRODIE

Pro Series Snares

Maple
5.8mm maple shells, 2.3mm Mapex chrome Powerhoops, natural high-gloss nish, Remo drum heads. SD3354XN SD4655XN SD2705XN SD3355XN SD4555XN 13 x 3.5 14 x 6.5 12 x 7 13 x 5.5 14 x 5.5

Steel
1mm Stainless Steel Shells, 2.3mm Mapex chrome Powerhoops, Remo drum heads ST0554 ST3354 ST3554 ST4505 ST4654 10 x 5.5 13 x 3.5 13 x 5.5 14 x 5 14 x 6.5

Get started with a real drum set.

A great drum set at a great price! The Q-Series is ideal for those just starting out in the world of percussion. 9-ply, 7.2mm basswood shells Durable, high-gloss wrapped nish Double-braced hardware Single-point-contact lugs Matching basswood snare drum Remo Drumheads Color matching bassdrum hoop Retractable bassdrum spur
Gray Steel (GT) Hi-Hat Stand H300A H300A Burgundy (BY) Diamond Silver (DS) Black (BL)

Brass
1.2mm Brass Shells, 2.3mm Mapex chrome Powerhoops, Remo drum heads BR3355 BR4505 BR4655
Dark Indigo (DI)

Conguration Standard Q5255TA Voyager Q5844TA

Bass Drum 22 x 16 18 x 16

Tom Toms 12 x 10 13 x 11 10 x 9 12 x 10

Floor Toms 16 x 16 14 x 14

Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 12 x 5

Tom Holder TH630 TH630

Boom Stand B300A

Cymbal Stand B300A C300A

Snare Stand S300A S300A

Pedal P320A P320A

Throne T250A T250A

13 x 3.5 14 x 5.5 14 x 6.5

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