Mapex is the Hyundai of drums..... their early stuff didn't really compare well with the major manufacturers but they got a foothold and took off. Now they have some really good stuff. These drums sound good and look good,
@micahkorson7218
Жыл бұрын
This is true overall, I would like to mention the Black Panther snares were fantastic.
@jamesadams7131
Жыл бұрын
Mapex is no longer a Hyundai, they're the real deal now.
@microkit
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesadams7131 Hyundais are awesome now.
@carltreurnich8482
8 ай бұрын
I used to own a black panther, brass master in 14×6.5..it was the best sounding snare I've ever heard, still sad that it was stolen from my car in London after a gig and they no longer make the smooth shelled, die cast hoop,24 carrat gold plated hardware version...at least i got to do tons of session work with it.
@nickhaldin8674
5 ай бұрын
Hyundais are crap still tho😂
@Theratron
Жыл бұрын
Normally I'm all about the piccolo's, so I'm glad to see some here. But uh.... my favorite in this video was the 10 inch sidesnare @ high tuning. That has a nasty snap.... In a good way! 😁
@cornholy69
Жыл бұрын
They all sounded great, those 10” surprised me! 🤘🏼
@SwordCymbal79
Жыл бұрын
Mee too!! I have a 10x6 gretsch but this one has me wanting another!
@hugorezende199
Жыл бұрын
its good to see cheap equipment having a good micing/recording review, most of the times the cheap stuff sound very bad because it doenst have the same treatment on reviews as the expensive stuff. Everything can work well with good mics, new heads, tuning and a good player behind.
@dancalabrese3523
Жыл бұрын
All of these snares sounded so good that they would be a great value at even at twice the price. Mapex has certainly come a long way.
@jeremyromand
Жыл бұрын
This was great! I was looking at the 14x6.5 maple. I picked up a lightly used Mapex HBZ horizon set for cheap recently as a cheap gig kit. The snare is built the same as these and it actually plays decent. With good heads and a bit of playing around you can get these drums sounding pretty slick. You can make “value” drums sound good especially in good hands. Cymbals is where you really hear the difference in quality and range personally. This is a great way not to blow your budget out and get something decent enough.
@krzysztofwaclawski9002
15 күн бұрын
hey, thanks so much, the best presentation of steel mpx in the world! I was hesitating but after watching this I'm sold! Love ya!
@drumcenternh
15 күн бұрын
Thanks and glad to hear it!
@Barteque9
Жыл бұрын
14x8, 14x3, 13x6 maples were great in both tunings. 10 inch maple in low tuning sounds like a perfect low volume snare :-)
@CFChristian
Жыл бұрын
Sound infinitely better than the DWs.
@MaxOstrovtheheadyhive
Жыл бұрын
Really digging the 10” selections! (That’s what she said…🤷♂️)
@TheCapedCrusader94
Жыл бұрын
I really like the 14x6.5 Steel and the 14x8 maple/poplar, incredible value on these in particular. Also, the Paiste 900 line is very overlooked imo, some very nice cymbals in that line and they also don't cost an arm and a leg.
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@alucard0712
Жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you guys for doing incredible job! It's very helpful. Also your comments on drums are very welcome!
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and glad it is helpful!
@imulio
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for including the room mic 👍
@drumcenternh
9 ай бұрын
An important piece of the picture!
@gthelee3412
Жыл бұрын
I really liked the maple poplar piccolo and the 8" maple poplar!! I'm not usually a fan of 8s, but that drum has a real bark to it. Beautiful!! Having both would be a very nice combo! At those prices, it could be doable.
@tiszakalmanistvan
8 ай бұрын
I like room microphones. accurately reproduces the sound heard by the drummer. big like ,subscribed
@footnotedrummer
Жыл бұрын
That 10" sounds great! Not super barky. Cool aux. snare
@michaelmohaske1877
7 ай бұрын
In low tuning maple.
@michaelmohaske1877
7 ай бұрын
I just noticed the smaller drums have the same sound as some of the larger ones depending on how much you tune them .
@Eurodrummer666
Жыл бұрын
Here in France Mapex struggled to take off 20 years ago, only because brand´s name sounded like a mix of Mapa (a local brand that sells dishwashing gloves and sponges) with Durex (a British-Dutch condom manufacturer).
@sharkydrumcovers
Жыл бұрын
The drums sound great and look great!!!!
@calzaondrums
Жыл бұрын
Loved the 12"!
@dilankarun9172
Жыл бұрын
Ok, so if these come with crappy heads, how come they sound so good on this video ? Also I was stunned to hear the hat's were Paiste 900's. Man they rocked. And I happen to like Zildjian's when it comes to Hat's 😀(Still love my 35 yr old New Beats) . PS: After watching you guys for over 10 yrs on YT, I made my 1st purchase with DCP last week, bought 2 Tama Sky Blue Aurora add-on 8" & 13". Great service from James. Will need to talk to him about the 18". Do I really need a 18" Floor tom. Hmm. Ha ha ha. Anyway thanks 😀 Keep posting y'all. Love your videos.
@tinterlande
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support Dilan! The heads so good here but they really don’t last, that’s the thing with cheap heads. I LOVE the 900 series cymbals!
@SwordCymbal79
Жыл бұрын
Shocked how much I liked the steel 14x3.5 & wood 10x5.5!!
@nitronamous
Жыл бұрын
those 10" snares need to have some jungle or drum 'n bass beats to showcase there abilities. nice sounds all around though!
@markmullen1852
Жыл бұрын
That 12x6 sounded amazing to my ears.
@kushking420
Жыл бұрын
i like the 14x8, ordered one to make into a snom
@TonyDiaz.
Жыл бұрын
Just got the previous all maple version of these snares. A 5.5x14. We'll see how it goes.
@11000038
Жыл бұрын
Awesome recording and playing. Thanks!
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tim!
@CornerStoreDrums
Жыл бұрын
DCP = Greatness 💯 🥁
@tinterlande
Жыл бұрын
;-)
@CornerStoreDrums
Жыл бұрын
@@tinterlande TRUTH!
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@thomastorres9902
2 ай бұрын
Steel 14x3.5 Maple/Poplar 14x8
@JulianFernandez
Жыл бұрын
Mapex is cool!
@11000038
Жыл бұрын
They all sound brilliant. Some in higher tunings and some on lower. Of course the pub crowd will all walk out when they fing you haven't spent 500!
@vandavis000
Жыл бұрын
The 10inch steel sounds best.
@jamesdennett196
Жыл бұрын
Along with the Black Panther line up, Mapex are covering all the bases. Giving players a huge choice of snares that are probably the best vfm at the respective price point. Question, though: Why does the throw off on the piccolo lean out at an angle?
@michaelmain8230
Жыл бұрын
Mapex is great. Put a Saturn set with a black panther snare and you are ready to play with anyone anywhere.
@jcsk8
Жыл бұрын
That 14 x 3,5 really suprised me.
@Connor_cptcm
Жыл бұрын
That first snare caught me so off guard. Thing sounds like a dang 14x6.5 at that low tuning. Such a deep sound for a 3.5” depth.
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of that drum!
@SwordCymbal79
Жыл бұрын
That was my favorite steel drum.
@thomasnappo6309
Жыл бұрын
MAPEX IS SO UNDERATED
@jamesadams7131
Жыл бұрын
In the real world, you could take any one of these drums tuned right to your local tavern for a gig, and Noone would know you were playing a "cheap" snare. Not even a drummer with years of experience. With the right head, and tuned right, these all would fly in any bar gig.
@1122stardust
Жыл бұрын
Great snares for sure but I just hate the cheap looking lugs on the non Armory style. Those shield Armory style lugs are excellent!
@jacehall4879
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I am in the market for a Tama Starclassic Maple and am really curious as to which snare drums would go good with a Starclassic Maple. Any suggestions? Very much appreciated!
@attilahajabacs6453
Жыл бұрын
That 14/5.5 steel is almost like the Tomahawk. Is there any major difference in the feel? I mean the build quality etc.?
@drumcenternh
Жыл бұрын
Some of the hardware is higher quality on the Tomahawk, but sound wise not far off!
@franciscozarzosogil9075
Жыл бұрын
@@drumcenternh I have a Tomahawk and the throwoff and the snare butt end are the same. The differences between the MPX and the Tomahawk are the lugs and the hoops.
@thepluggy1
Жыл бұрын
Are these on sale yet?
@HangwithJT
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@goodtimejohnny8972
Жыл бұрын
Be very,very quiet. I'm hunting drummers with snares. Huhuhuhuhuh
@indorr
6 күн бұрын
Demos are way too long.this vid could have been half shorter
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