Beautifully hand-crafted drums with a remarkably wide tonal range.

When you actually sit behind a Saturn drum set and experience its performance-only then will you realize just how incredible your playing can sound. The drum artisans at Mapex match the finest, thinnest plies of North American Maple with a selection of dark, rich walnut. The Saturn is exacting enough for any and all studio applications and has been thoroughly road tested by nearly every professional artist on the Mapex roster.

Every Saturn component on the SW6225U set is finished with eight hand-rubbed coats of high gloss lacquer. This unique finishing process gives the drum a beautifully deep, high gloss, protective shine.

Saturn toms and snare drums are equipped with exclusive Mapex Powerhoops. Made from 2.3mm chrome steel, the Mapex Powerhoop provides less resistance without adding unnecessary weight that may mute the drum. The tom's mount is secured via the lugs and is not drilled directly into the shell. The Mapex I.T.S. System allows the shell to vibrate freely, allowing for maximum projection and resonance. Saturn floor I.T.S. tom legs are isolated from the shell and include spring loaded feet, that enhance sustain and increase projection.

The bass drum's non-penetrating double tom holder features multi-directional adjustment for precise set-up. The tom holder mechanism is also completely removable for players that prefer tom stands. The Saturn Studio's non-penetrating I.T.S. telescopic bass drum spurs isolate the shell from additional holes and distribute the weight of the drum across existing lug mounts. All maple, lacquer finished bass drum hoops are secured by low-profile, cushioned bass drum claw hooks.

Mapex's low mass lugs are secured to the shell via only one point of penetration. Fewer holes in the drum shell means less vibratory interruption, resulting in truer tone and unimpeded resonance.

Saturn drum kits include double-braced 750-Series Mapex hardware. Sturdy, flexible and surprisingly lightweight, the 750 Series is ideal for touring players. All Saturn tom toms are equipped with Remo Emperor drumheads.

Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Features:

• Construction: 6-ply
  
  
• 22" x 18" bass drum
• 10" x 8" tom tom drum
• 12" x 9" tom tom drum
• 14" x 11" floor tom drum
• 16" x 13" floor tom drum
• 14" x 5.5" snare drum
  
  Included hardware
• TS550A tom stand
• TH682 tom holder
• Two B750A boom stands
• S750A snare stand
• H750A hi-hat stand
• P750A bass drum pedal

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Mapex Saturn 6-Piece Studio Drum Set

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Jimmy Hunter plays Mapex Drums!!!

Posted by Jimmy Hunter plays Mapex drums!!! from West Palm Beach Fla on Oct 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional

Reviewer's Play Style: all of the above

I am an old road dog that has owned a Mapex Saturn kit for the past five years, these drums have done it all for me from recording to live performance. You cant beat the price for what you get. I thought that the single leg stands would be flimsey. They are not . They are good and strong. I use the hardware all the time its a great set. I can play just about anything I want and I chose Mapex and I am glad I did!!!!

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Great Drums

Posted by pdrummer from Indiana on Sep 18, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active

Reviewer's Play Style: Contemporary Christian

This info is for anyone who is looking to buy a pro level kit for a very good price. I own 2 Saturn kits (1 studio, 1 gig) and absolutely love them. I checked out most of the big names before I chose Mapex. If you are seriously in the market for a top line kit, please, give Mapex a hard look. You will find the craftsmanship, hardware, looks, and most importantly the sound quality as good as anything on the market, for half the price. I have found Aquarian Texture Coated Response II heads sound dynamic on Saturns.

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The Walnut Makes a World of Difference

Posted by Charlie Korch from Woodstock, GA on Sep 10, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Fusion, Blues, Pop, etc.

I have owned pro level kits from many companies. I have played birch, maple, beech, mahogany, and other woods, but none of them sounded as warm or as powerful as the Mapex Saturn kit. I believe the mix of maple and walnut makes for a unique sound that is what I consider to be the perfect drum sound. Deep, warm, resonant, and versitile. I picked this kit up in the electric berry burst, and it is stunning. It also comes with top of the line Remo heads on the the batters, and resonants, so you will not have to order new heads for it any time soon. They heads chosen are the perfect choice for this kit. Mapex has done an outstanding job with this kit, and I can see why top players like Will Calhoun, and Gregg Bissonnette play them.

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Love my mapex

Posted by HH60Gunner from Arizona for now (military) on Jul 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, blues, punk

My mapex saturn was a custom kit that I bought used from my local music shop. I was going to buy a brand new tama kit for cheaper but the salesmen talked me into getting this kit and I'm glad he did. This kit sounds beautiful, and I couldn't be happier. The only thing I'd like to change now is my hi hat stand. The legs get in the way of my double bass pedal so I have to posistion it farther away then I'd like to. It's next on my list of things to get. The kit looks and sounds great. I love the fact that this kit is a laquer and not a wrap.

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Mapex Saturns Rocks

Posted by Roger W. from South Point OH. on Jul 9, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: studio session player

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, County, and Gospel

I purchased this kit about 3 months ago, and I love it. I got the twilight stardust finish. It's a fade. Blue to a lighter blue. I also special ordered a 8inch tom. This kit is well crafted and sounds ever bit as good as it looks. This set is idea for all musicial application. This kit come with 2 ply oil filled heads.

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