Tama vs. Mapex?

dragpyre · #21 (**permalink**) 10-29-2010, 05:09 AM

I wanted a Tama Rockstar 8 piece for a while, then i wanted a Mapex Horizon. They are both good quality makers, who produce great kits, however, i've found for the price, Mapex are a better buy.

That's not to say Tama isn't a good brand, because they are, they are great, they are just slightly more expensive.

butter · #22 (**permalink**) 10-30-2010, 12:34 AM

I own a Mapex Meridian Maple kit. I love it. Until I played these drums, I was a Tama guy. I almost bought the Superstar HyperDrive kit from Tama, but like I said, once I played the Mapex kit, I was sold. I find Mapex far superior for the price.

Zac Willems · #23 (**permalink**) 11-10-2010, 03:44 PM

Mapex Is The Shiz I would Go With Them Over Tama Everyday Of The Week!

acardu · #24 (**permalink**) 12-09-2010, 05:55 PM

The Mapex Saturn is a good kit for the money. You can find a 6 piece kit for around 1300.00 on the net. I have a 2008 7 piece Yamaha maple custom set and a 6 piece 2010 Gretsch USA Custom set. I have also owned Sonor Designers, DW Collectors Series and Yamaha Birch Custom Absoluts. All these kits were very expensive. I played the Mapex Saturns at my local drumshop and was very impressed with the sound and all around quality. Remember one thing a good drummer can make the cheapest set sound great.

Mission1 · #25 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 11:15 PM

I use the Tama Rockstar pro's power drums with EC2 coated topside and the new Evans reso's bottom side with Aquarian kick 2 on bass and I'll tell they are as good as many higher end drums Ive played. Mahogany/basswood shells with these heads make these power drums resonate very well. Heard Mapex birchwood drums are a different sound. more bass to the sound which is a good thing. Pearl EXR use birchwood and they sound very deep. Especially the 18" floor tom. Nice sound. Concidering the Mapex myself soon.

rachard1583 · #26 (**permalink**) 01-20-2011, 01:46 AM

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