Mapex Mars Drum Kits

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Mapex Mars Drum Kits — Serious Shells for the Advancing Drummer The Mapex Mars is one of the most versatile intermediate drum kits on the market. Available in both birch and maple shell options across four distinct configurations, the Mars gives advancing players genuine choice over their tone and setup — all at a price that makes upgrading from a beginner kit a realistic step. Into Music Store is an authorised Mapex dealer, and our team of experienced drummers can help you find the right Mars for your setup. Not sure whether Mars Birch or Mars Maple is right for you? Call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available. Birch or Maple? Mars Birch — bright, punchy, and focused; excellent for live performance and rock. Available in Rock, Crossover, and Bop configurations across a range of sparkle finishes including Twilight Sparkle and Diamond Sparkle Mars Maple — warmer, fuller, and more versatile; well suited to studio recording and all-round playing. Available in standard and Studioease configurations in Natural, Matte Black, Gloss Amber, and Midnight Blue Configurations Explained Rock — a standard 5pc or 6pc setup with a 22" bass drum; the most versatile all-round configuration Crossover — a 1 up, 2 down tom arrangement for a wider tonal spread across the kit Bop — compact 18" bass drum configuration; ideal for jazz, smaller venues, and gigging drummers who need portability Studioease — maple shells with a floor tom-mounted bass drum for a minimal, studio-friendly footprint Looking to step up further? Browse the Mapex Armory and Mapex Saturn ranges, or view all Mapex drum kits . Not sure which Mars is right for you? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.