The Saturn Series is now synonymous with the Mapex brand. Its visual appeal has been taken to another level this year as the company introduces two new lacquer fade finishes.
The Aqua Blue Fade features a clear natural finish transitioning to a watery aqua blue evoking relaxing visions of the intersection of ocean waves and near white sand on a tropical beach.
The Sulphur Fade features a warm golden glow emerging from dark earthtone black.
General features of the Saturn Series:
- Maple/Walnut hybrid shells
- The SONIClear™ tom suspension system
- The SONIClear™ floor tom feet designed to increase overall resonance by preserving vibration in the shell
- Low-contact bass drum claws
- The SONIClear™ bearing edge profile on all toms and bass drums ensuring quality transmission of sound from head to shell, reducing unwanted overtone frequencies, and providing a strong fundamental pitch
Mapex are also re-launching the Venus series after a 20 plus year absence from the market. The rejuvenated entry-level kit features:
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Black Galaxy Sparkle
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Blue Sky Sparkle
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Aqua Blue Sparkle
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Crimson Red Sparkle
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Copper Blue Metallic
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Steel Blue Metallic
- 100% poplar shell construction (9 Ply, 7.2 mm)
- The Mapex SONIClear™ bearing edge technology
- 5-piece shell packs in Rock (22″ x 16″, 10″ x 7″, 12″ x 8″, 16″ x 14″) and Fusion (20″ x 16″, 10″ x 7″, 12″ x 8″, 14″ x 12″) setups
- Matching 14″ x 5″ snare drum
- Complete set of stands and pedals, cymbals, a drummer’s throne (T400) and even a first pair of drumsticks
- Four sparkle colours: Black Galaxy, Blue Sky, Aqua Blue, and Crimson Red
- Two metallic colours: Copper and Steel Blue
