Mapex Announces New Configurations, Appointments, and Finishes For Saturn Series Drums
January 25, 2007
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With the addition of several new components, Mapex USA is introducing three new configurations to its Saturn Series of drums.
The Plus Bass Fusion Pop 22 (SW7287U) is a new 7-piece configuration designed specifically for R&B players. The configuration includes a 22x20-inch bass drum, 8x7, 10x8, 12x9 suspended tom toms,14x12 and 16x14 floor toms and a 14x5.5 snare drum. The configuration includes seven pieces of Mapex 750A Series hardware and is priced at $3515.99 MSRP.
A new and explosive 4-piece Plus Bass Rock 24 (SW4496U) configuration has also been introduced. It includes a gigantic 24x20-inch bass drum, 13x10 suspended tom tom, 16x16 floor tom and a 14x7 snare drum. The Plus Bass Rock 24 includes 6-pieces of 750A Series hardware and carries an MSRP of $2821.99.
The new Crossover 22 (SW5286U) configuration is a slick one-up, two-down set-up with a 22x16-inch bass drum, 12x9 suspended tom, 14x14 floor tom, 16x16 floor tom and 14x5.5 snare drum. The set has an MSRP $3223.99 and includes six pieces of Mapex 750A Series hardware.
The Saturn Series features extra-thin 5.1mm shells that are constructed from 4 exterior maple plies and two interior plies of walnut. The walnut gives the drum a warm rich tone and superior tuning range.
Mapex has also announced the introduction of two new features to its Saturn Series of drums.
Starting in January, Saturn Series Toms will be shipped with Remo® Emperor drumheads. Emperor heads are made with two free-floating plies of 7-mil Mylar®, making them the brightest sounding multi-ply heads and most durable of Remo's WeatherKing® series.
In addition, the Saturn Series now comes with the same chrome plated die cast bass drum claw hooks that are featured on Mapex's flagship Orion Series. In addition to improving the look of the Saturn Bass drum, the new claw hooks include durable nylon washers and rubber padded surfaces that protect the bass drum hoops from damage.
Three new sparkle burst lacquer finishes have been added to Saturn Series. Each is a high-gloss, hand-applied lacquer finish that responds brilliantly to stage and club lighting. The Green Apple Burst, Electric Berry Burst and Galaxy Burst all contain subtle, yet striking sparkle to an all fade rich black finish at the hoop.
Saturn Series drums are now available in nine configurations and thirteen hand-applied, high-gloss lacquer finishes.
For more information, visit their web site at www.mapexdrums.com.
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