Tama vs. Mapex?

Russ · #11 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 11:44 PM

Mapex4Ever, welcome to the forums... You really sound like a Mapex advertisement there but you did have some good information in there.

I didn't know Sonor was owned by Mapex. When did this happen and why?

Mapex4Ever · #12 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 12:06 AM

Thank you Russ!!! Well I was just stating facts is all. Do you remember Sonor's of the '90's and how expensive they were? Especially if you want something equal to tadays Designer series???? Well, that high priced, out of touch with reality way of thinking put them up for sale. KHS industries had purchased Sonor 2 years ago. Now, that does not mean that the Delites and S-Class made in Germany will change much, it just means that Sonor is no longer it's own company. Sure, Mapex (KHS) will lower prices and make them more competitive. Have you seen the new Sonor's lately?? Same finishes and price points now. The 3005 is the near equivilent to the Mapex Pro M 100% maple shell, minus the virgin shell the Pro M boasts. The 3003 is the brother to the M series with 100% birch shell. You will see many many things which are similar between Sonor and Mapex sets from now on. By the way, the top 2 guys from Tama are now working for Mapex .......... so watch for some Tama ideas to be thrown in soon.

DEErumer · #13 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 09:54 PM

I didn't realise the mapex pro M came in 100% maple
or that mapex offered a lifetime warranty...meh..mapex and pearl both
I have to admitt the black panther snares are by far exellent value for money. I bought a black panther birdseye a few months back and it is amazing, I take it everywhere with me, i take it too the cinema and practice my snare drumming during trailers.

..im banned from a lot of cinemas. :S

jhilldrums · #14 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 10:44 PM

Of everything I have ever owned Yamaha has had the best customer service I've ever known. When I was a kid I bought a Tama kit, 2 months later the tom arm snapped and the tom bounced of the bass nicking the s!@# out of the shell and tom. Tama basically said, "haha, nothing we can do, play lighter". Sold them that day (actually traded them taking a hit) and went to a pearl set that was just ok, nothing special. Of Slingerland (yes, I'm old) Ludwig (way before Selmer) Tama, Pearl, and old Premier, Yamaha has had the best for me. Pure personal choice though. Enjoy the lit and post up some pics and opinions.

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