Mapex Mars Birch 20″ Fusion Acoustic Drum Kit in Blood Orange Sparkle

£579.00

The Mapex Mars Birch 20 Fusion Blood Orange Sparkle shell pack is a powerful, gig ready kit designed for drummers who are ready to step up from their first set. With 100 percent birch shells, a compact 20 inch bass drum and a matching snare, it delivers punchy, modern tones in a portable configuration that […]

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The Mapex Mars Birch 20 Fusion Blood Orange Sparkle shell pack is a powerful, gig ready kit designed for drummers who are ready to step up from their first set. With 100 percent birch shells, a compact 20 inch bass drum and a matching snare, it delivers punchy, modern tones in a portable configuration that works just as well in rehearsal rooms and studios as it does on stage.
Finished in eye catching Blood Orange Sparkle, this Mars kit looks every bit as bold as it sounds. The focused birch shells, SONIClear bearing edges and suspension system make tuning quick and painless, while the included double tom holder keeps your setup neat and stable. Whether you are refining your sound or taking on regular gigs, this is a serious upgrade that keeps things straightforward and reliable.

100 Percent Birch Shells
The Mars series uses 6 ply, 100 percent birch shells across the kit. Birch is known for its strong attack, boosted high end and tight low frequencies, giving your playing extra clarity and projection in a band mix. The result is a crisp, modern sound that flatters articulate playing and makes microphones and engineers very happy.

SONIClear Bearing Edge and Suspension
Mapexs SONIClear bearing edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter on the shell, making tuning easier and more consistent across the kit. You can get musical, usable tones quickly, even with minimal tuning experience. The matching SONIClear suspension system helps the toms resonate more freely, so you get fuller sustain and a more open, lively tone without choking.

Portable Fusion Configuration
This 20 Fusion shell pack is built around a 20 x 16 bass drum, 10 x 7 and 12 x 8 rack toms, a 14 x 14 floor tom and a matching 14 x 6.5 snare. The slightly smaller bass drum keeps the footprint compact and easy to transport while still delivering plenty of low end punch. The tom sizes cover everything from tight, funky tuning to bigger rock sounds, making this a genuinely versatile setup for many styles.

Stage Ready Blood Orange Sparkle Finish
The Blood Orange Sparkle finish gives the kit a vibrant, professional look that stands out under lights and in photos. Combined with insulated bass drum claws and clean hardware lines, the kit feels cohesive and well put together, helping you look as confident as you sound every time you set up.

Key Features
100 Percent Birch 6 Ply Shells – Birch delivers a bright, punchy sound with strong attack and tight low end, helping every stroke cut through the mix. The 6 ply construction balances durability with musical resonance, ideal for regular practice and performance.
SONIClear Bearing Edge and Suspension – The SONIClear bearing edge makes tuning quicker and more intuitive, giving you a wider range of usable tones with less effort. Paired with the SONIClear suspension system, your toms resonate more freely for a fuller, more expressive sound.
Versatile 20 Fusion Shell Pack – With a 20 x 16 bass drum, 10 x 7 and 12 x 8 rack toms, 14 x 14 floor tom and 14 x 6.5 matching snare, this configuration covers everything from tight pop and funk to rock and worship settings. It is compact enough for smaller stages yet powerful enough for louder gigs.
Included Double Tom Holder – The TH676 double tom holder mounts directly to the bass drum, keeping your rack toms stable and easy to position. This helps you dial in a comfortable playing position quickly and keeps your setup tidy for both practice and performance.
SpecificationsShell Pack

Series: Mars Birch
Configuration: 5 piece Fusion shell pack
Finish: Blood Orange Sparkle

Shells

Shell Material: 100 percent birch
Shell Thickness: 6 ply
Bearing Edges: SONIClear

Drum Sizes

Bass Drum: 20 x 16
Rack Tom 1: 10 x 7
Rack Tom 2: 12 x 8
Floor Tom: 14 x 14
Snare Drum: 14 x 6.5 matching snare

Hardware and Mounting

Tom Mounting: Bass drum mounted tom holders
Included Holder: TH676 double tom holder
Bass Drum Claws: Insulated bass drum claws
Tom Suspension: SONIClear suspension system

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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.