Mapex Mars drum kits and shell packs are built for drummers who want professional sound and features without the premium price tag. Sitting in Mapex’s intermediate range, Mars offers a choice of birch or maple shells, a wide variety of configurations, durable hardware, and stylish finishes. Perfect for players stepping up from their first kit, Mars delivers the power, tone, and reliability needed for the stage and studio.

Professional Features at an Affordable Price

All Mars drums feature Mapex’s SONIClear bearing edges, taken from their higher-end kits. These edges increase contact between the head and shell, giving a truer fundamental pitch, improved shell resonance, and easier tuning. Paired with Remo drumheads and a matching snare drum in every shell pack, Mars kits provide everything drummers need to sound great from day one.

Mars Birch Shell Packs & Kits

Mars Birch kits use 100% birch shells, a wood long favoured for its punchy low-end and crisp attack. Birch delivers a powerful, modern sound that cuts through in live and studio settings, making it ideal for rock, pop, and heavier styles.

Mars Birch configurations include:

  • 18″ Bebop – compact and versatile, perfect for jazz and small venues.

  • 20″ Fusion – a punchy, all-round setup with a smaller footprint.

  • 22″ Rock (2 up, 1 down) – classic layout with strong projection and wide tonal range.

  • 22″ Crossover (1 up, 2 down) – big, open sound with closer ride positioning for rock drummers.

Full Mars Birch kits come with the Mapex 600 Series hardware pack (P600 pedal, H600 hi-hat stand, S600 snare stand, and two B600 boom stands) and a Paiste 101 cymbal set (14″ hi-hats, 16″ crash, 20″ ride).

Mars Maple Shell Packs

Mars Maple kits are made from 100% maple shells, delivering warm lows, smooth mids, and balanced highs. Maple is one of the most versatile drum-making woods, ideal for drummers who need a rounder tone across multiple genres.

Mars Maple configurations include:

  • 22″ Rock (2 up, 1 down) – powerful maple tone with projection, suited to rock and pop.

  • 22″ 6-Piece Studioease – modern, versatile setup offering wide tonal options for drummers who need flexibility in the studio or on stage.

Like the Birch kits, Mars Maple shell packs include a matching snare drum and are finished to the same high standard, making them both durable and eye-catching.

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