June 29, 2009

Mapex announces limited edition mayan saturn shell pack

Following the success of the Black Panther Mayan Steel snare drum, Mapex is proud to introduce a limited edition Mayan Saturn 6-piece drum shell-pack bearing the same design. The shells feature the Saturn Series’ unique hybrid walnut/maple composition (2-ply walnut interior, 4-ply maple exterior), with a hand-lacquered eight-coat finish, and brushed brass hardware.

The shell pack includes a 22x18 kick drum, 10x8 and 12x9 rack toms, 14x14 and 16x16 floor toms, and a 14x5.5 Black Panther Mayan Steel snare drum.

The Mayan Saturn features 6-ply/5.1mm rack toms and an 8-ply/7.5mm kick drum with low-mass, single point-of-contact lugs. Mayan Saturn drums also feature Mapex 2.3mm Steel Powerhoops and Remo® Emperor batter heads on all toms. Mayan Black Panther’s 20-strand Steel snare drum and bass drums come with Remo® Ambassador heads.

The Mayan Saturn limited edition bass drum claws are die-cast, low-profile and cushioned to protect the drum hoop. Like all Saturn drums, the Mayan Saturn has the exclusive Isolated Tom Mounting System on all toms and bass drums, spring-loaded floor tom legs, and the unique thin maple and walnut hybrid shell, producing the deep, rich tones that thousands of players have chosen to be their drum of choice.