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Mapex Mars Birch acoustic drum kit

Mapex Mars Birch

A birch shell pack with a matching snare and Mapex SONIClear edges - punchy and recording-friendly.

Mapex Shell pack

The Mars Birch is Mapex's popular birch shell pack, built from 6-ply 7.2mm birch shells with the brand's SONIClear bearing edge and suspension system. Birch gives a punchy, focused attack that records well, and the kit includes a matching birch snare - unusual at this price. Sparkle wrap finishes round out a strong intermediate value.

Recommended for

Intermediate players Recording drummers Players who want a punchy birch attack Upgrading from a starter kit

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration5-piece shell pack (Rock 529)
Shell materialBirch
Plies / thickness6-ply, 7.2mm, SONIClear bearing edge
FinishSparkle wrap (Diamond, Sunflower, Twilight, Blood Orange)
Bass drum22 x 18 in
Snare14 x 5 in — Birch (matching)
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 x 7 in
Rack tom 2: 12 x 8 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 16 x 14 in
Hardware includedShell pack only (no hardware)
Cymbals includedNone
Made inTaiwan / China

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 6-ply 7.2mm birch shells with focused, punchy attack
  • Matching birch snare included
  • SONIClear bearing edge and suspension improve tuning and resonance
  • Eye-catching sparkle wrap finishes

Cons

  • Shell pack only - hardware and cymbals add cost
  • Wrap finish rather than lacquer
  • Birch can sound bright without careful tuning

Key specs

Pieces5
TypeShell pack
Shell materialBirch
Bearing edgeSONIClear