Early 90's Mapex USA made drums

[trackerdan]

Hello,

I recently purchased born on 9/94 5 piece set of Mapex drums maple and made in the usa. Until two weeks ago I had no idea Mapex was ever made in the usa.

I can find no information on these earlier sets. Can anyone help me with some history on these?

Are they worth keeping?

Thanks,

TD

 

[drummerdude666]

Personally i don't but i'll ask around and see what i can find out for ya.

 

[trackerdan]

Mapex Maple Drums USA

Thanks. I appreciate it.

 

[RezN8]

Nice kit

Definitely worth keeping if it's in good shape. Mapex makes good stuff and I remember being very impressed with the sound of those Maples when they first came out. Cheers, Rez

 

[drummerdude666]

Do you have pics?

 

[trackerdan]

Thanks & Pic's soon

Thanks for your help & Pic's coming soon.

 

[Enrique]

Definitely worth keeping if it's in good shape. Mapex makes good stuff and I remember being very impressed with the sound of those Maples when they first came out. Cheers, Rez

Definitely! I had a Mapex kit not that long ago and loved it. I sold them to help buy what I own now... a Sonor Force 3003. Man I love this kit... I also heard that Sonor's were made in the same factory as Mapex? Dunno, but gotta love these two companies!

 

[trackerdan]

Here's a Pic

Here's a Pic!

 

[trackerdan]

Here's another Pic!

These were hastily taken at night

 

[trackerdan]

USA Made Mapex

Does anyone else know anything about these drums?

 

[Chippy569]

that kick is tiny!!!

when mapex FIRST came out, they got terrible reviews in Drum! and Modern Drummer. their original shell construction was shoddy and the finishes half-assed. i don't remember when that was, though. the company is 15 years old, so... 1990 was their first year? your kit was probably when they stepped up quality by far.