Mapex Comet Jazz 18" Dark Black
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Comet series by Mapex was designed as a reliable entry point into the world of acoustic drums, with kits covering various sizes, from junior formats to more rock-oriented sets. It positions itself as an accessible range, yet carefully detailed in essential aspects, notably thanks to the SONIClear bearing edges that facilitate tuning and optimize head vibration.
Who This Drum Set Is For
This Mapex Comet is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate drummers who want a complete, coherent, and easy-to-set-up kit. Its 18-inch bass drum offers an excellent balance between punch and control, making it suitable for styles such as pop, light rock, funk, indie, and music school learning. It is particularly well suited for small spaces and situations where easier volume management is desired.
Features and Innovations
The SONIClear bearing edges improve the shell-to-head contact, helping to achieve a stable and musical tuning quickly, even for beginners. The set comes with a new series of robust and uniform hardware, as well as two TH6215 ball-joint tom arms for precise tom placement and intuitive adjustment. The whole package aims for quick setup and reassuring ergonomics to support progress.
Sound Characteristics
Poplar is a wood known for its balanced response: it provides a rather warm tone, with a clear attack and present mids, which helps to clearly define strokes in a learning context. Projection remains controlled, with moderate sustain, ideal for working on dynamics without being overwhelmed by overtones.
Thanks to the SONIClear bearing edges, the shells breathe better and deliver a more consistent pitch, especially on the toms. The brass cymbals (hi-hat and crash) offer a clear and direct sound, perfect for beginners and laying down a solid groove in a band mix.
Technical specifications
| Bass drum | 18 x 16 inches | Cymbal stand | C250 |
| Tom | 10 x 7 inches | Hi-hat pedal | H250 |
| Floor tom | 14 x 12 inches | Bass drum pedal | P250 |
| Snare drum | 14 x 5 inches | Snare stand | S250 |
| Shells | 9-ply poplar | Throne | T400S |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | Mapex hi-hat | 14 inches (brass) |
| Bearing edges | SONIClear | Mapex crash | 16 inches (brass) |
| 2 ball-joint tom arms | TH6215 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Mapex Comet Jazz 18" Dark Black suitable for beginner drummers?
This model is designed for beginners and intermediate drummers, featuring SONIClear bearing edges that facilitate tuning. The 18 x 16 inch bass drum allows for better volume control in smaller spaces.
What components are included with this Mapex Comet drum set?
The set includes a 14-inch Mapex hi-hat and a 16-inch crash cymbal, both made of brass. The hardware package includes C250 and S250 stands, H250 and P250 pedals, as well as the T400S throne.
What are the shell dimensions?
The configuration includes an 18 x 16 inch bass drum, a 10 x 7 inch tom, a 14 x 12 inch floor tom, and a 14 x 5 inch snare drum.
What kind of sound do the Comet Jazz poplar shells produce?
The shells are made of 9 plies of poplar with a thickness of 7.2 mm. This construction delivers a warm tone, clear attack, and pronounced midrange. The sustain is moderate, while the SONIClear bearing edges encourage consistent pitch across the toms.
Are the toms easy to position and tune on this drum set?
Two TH6215 ball joint tom arms are provided for precise placement adjustment. The SONIClear bearing edges improve the contact between the drumheads and shells during tuning.
