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Mapex Mars Birch Crossover 22" Acoustic Drum Kit in Twilight Sparkle
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Mapex Mars Birch Crossover 22″ Acoustic Drum Kit in Twilight Sparkle

£569.00

The Mapex Mars Birch Crossover 22 in Twilight Sparkle is a punchy, gig ready shell pack that gives advancing drummers a serious upgrade in sound and feel. With 100 percent birch shells, a powerful 1 up 2 down configuration and Mapexs SONIClear technology throughout, it is built to deliver focused attack, easy tuning and a […]

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Description

The Mapex Mars Birch Crossover 22 in Twilight Sparkle is a punchy, gig ready shell pack that gives advancing drummers a serious upgrade in sound and feel. With 100 percent birch shells, a powerful 1 up 2 down configuration and Mapexs SONIClear technology throughout, it is built to deliver focused attack, easy tuning and a commanding rock voice on stage or in the studio.
Designed as the next step in your Drummer For Life journey, this 5 piece kit balances pro inspired features with player friendly practicality. The Twilight Sparkle finish provides eye catching stage presence, while the matching snare, bass drum mounted tom holders and included TH800 tom holder keep your setup cohesive and streamlined.
From tight, articulate grooves to big, open choruses, the Mars Birch Crossover configuration gives you the range to cover modern rock, pop and worship gigs with ease. The compact 12 inch rack tom keeps your ride cymbal within comfortable reach, while the dual floor toms add depth and weight to your fills and breakdowns.
Under the hood, SONIClear bearing edges and the SONIClear suspension system help every drum speak clearly at lower tensions, making tuning quicker and more consistent. Insulated bass drum claws protect the finish and help maintain stable, reliable tuning, so you can focus on playing rather than constantly tweaking your heads.

100 Percent Birch Shells
Each drum in the Mars Birch Crossover kit uses 6 ply, 100 percent birch shells for a bright, focused tone with strong attack and controlled sustain. Birch naturally emphasises the highs and lows, giving your kick and toms a punchy, modern sound that cuts through amplified guitars and keys without becoming harsh.

SONIClear Bearing Edge
Mapexs SONIClear bearing edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell, improving resonance and tuning stability. This design makes it easier to find your preferred tuning range quickly, especially at lower tensions, so you spend less time wrestling with lugs and more time playing.

SONIClear Suspension System
The SONIClear suspension system isolates the rack tom from the hardware, allowing it to vibrate more freely for improved sustain and tone. By reducing unwanted choke from mounting hardware, your toms sound fuller and more open, while still remaining securely positioned for confident playing.

Crossover 1 Up 2 Down Configuration
The Crossover shell pack layout 22×18 bass drum, 12×8 rack tom, 14×12 and 16×14 floor toms with a matching 14×6.5 snare is ideal for players who want a powerful rock sound with a single rack tom. The 1 up 2 down setup brings your ride cymbal closer for more ergonomic positioning, while the dual floor toms add serious low end impact and versatility.

Key Features
100 Percent Birch 6 Ply Shells – Birch shells provide a bright, punchy tone with strong projection and controlled decay, helping your grooves stay clear and defined in louder band mixes.
SONIClear Bearing Edge – The SONIClear edge improves head to shell contact for easier tuning and more consistent tone across the kit, particularly at lower tunings favoured in rock and modern worship styles.
Crossover 1 Up 2 Down Setup – A single 12 inch rack tom with 14 inch and 16 inch floor toms delivers a powerful, versatile spread of pitches while allowing closer ride cymbal placement for comfortable, efficient playing.
Twilight Sparkle Finish with Matching Snare – The Twilight Sparkle wrap offers strong visual impact under stage lights, and the matching 14×6.5 snare ties the whole kit together for a cohesive, professional look.
SpecificationsShell Pack

Series: Mars Birch
Configuration: 5 Piece Crossover Shell Pack
Finish: Twilight Sparkle
Shell Material: 100 percent Birch
Shell Thickness: 6 Ply

Drum Sizes

Bass Drum: 22 x 18
Rack Tom: 12 x 8
Floor Tom 1: 14 x 12
Floor Tom 2: 16 x 14
Snare Drum: 14 x 6.5 (Matching)

Features

Bearing Edges: SONIClear Bearing Edge
Tom Mounting: SONIClear Suspension System
Bass Drum Claws: Ins…

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Mapex

Mapex is a globally respected drum manufacturer known for combining modern design, strong build quality, and excellent value across its drum kits, snares, and hardware. The brand has built a reputation for making drums that are reliable, great sounding, and thoughtfully engineered for real-world playing.

Mapex drum kits are used across many styles, from rock and pop to metal, jazz, and fusion. Their shells are designed to deliver punch, clarity, and balanced tone, with ranges that suit beginners, advancing players, and professionals alike. Attention to shell construction, bearing edges, and finishes gives Mapex kits a clean, modern sound that works well both live and in the studio.

Alongside drums, Mapex hardware is widely praised for strength, smooth operation, and sensible design. Stands, pedals, and mounting systems are built to handle regular gigging while remaining easy to adjust and transport. For drummers looking for dependable equipment that performs above its price point, Mapex is a trusted and widely used choice.

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Drum Kits

Drum kits are the core of modern drumming, bringing together bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals, and hardware into a single playable instrument. A complete kit allows a drummer to cover rhythm, dynamics, and texture, forming the foundation of a band’s groove in styles ranging from rock and pop to jazz, metal, funk, and electronic-influenced music.

Drum kits come in many configurations and materials, including compact setups for small spaces, standard five-piece kits, and larger multi-tom arrangements. Shell materials such as maple, birch, mahogany, and hybrid constructions each influence tone, projection, and response. Acoustic kits are chosen for their natural feel and sound, while electronic and hybrid kits offer volume control, sound flexibility, and integration with modern music production.

Choosing a drum kit involves balancing sound, size, hardware quality, and playing style. Whether for practice, recording, or live performance, a well-matched drum kit provides consistent tuning, comfortable ergonomics, and a musical response that supports the drummer and the music they play.

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Drum Kit

A drum kit brings together multiple drums and cymbals to create a single playable instrument that drives rhythm and structure in music. Each part of the kit works together to provide pulse, dynamics, accents, and movement, allowing the drummer to shape groove, timing, and energy. A well-matched drum kit supports consistent playing, clear musical expression, and the ability to adapt to different styles and performance settings.

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