New Mapex kit - unboxing pics

Big_Al47

Senior Member
I've been lusting after this kit since last summer, so much in fact that I refinished my cheap old Pearl set in a similar color. Now I've finally got the real thing! Again, these pictures do not do this drum set much justice, it looks absolutely fantastic in person. The finish and hardware is top notch quality. Here are some pics...

Safely arrived...
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Opening box 1...
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Opening box 2...
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Opening box 3...
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DVD...
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Specs...
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There she is...
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I need to leave for work, will post the rest later :)
 
That's it???? You owe us BIG TIME for that one.​
 
dude - harsh! Cliffhanger of the century. I eagerly await more pics...!
 
They packed your Meridian kit better than they packed my Saturn kit.
 
Give us your address, we'll get those set up fast, lol.

Dennis
 
I'm not really liking the buff brown finish, & the yellow banding detail looks a bit cheap too. Unusual sizes :) :) :)
It's the 'warehouse satin' finish with limited edition 'industrial detailing', actually.

It's not listed on the Mapex website.
 
Here's the rest...
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Out of the boxes...
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10" tom...
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All out (except snare)
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Snare showing up to the party...
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All of them out...
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with tom legs...
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Awesomely beautiful finish inside and out...
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Closeup of badge...
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Setting up the bass drum...
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You are now forgiven!

Looks amazing - that finish is subtle but striking all at once!

Have you started breaking them in yet?

*EDIT* - Also - sizes/specs please!
 
Ahhh Beautimous! The M Maples are really nice sounding drums!! Congrats!!
 
Congrats man! Love the color too. I have the same kit but in Cobalt Burst and recently replaced the heads to Evans G2 coated and it has made an amazing difference in sound, IMO. You are going to love this kit! I also had my local drum shop (Drums2Go) improve the snare bed on the snare and it made a drastic improvement! If your in the Orlando, FL area, they will do this for free.
 
Yeah, photos of drums. Very nice.​
 
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