Mapex Comet Jazz 18" Indigo Blue
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Essential Information About the Mapex Comet Drum Set
Essential Information About the Mapex Comet Drum Set
- Complete and expandable kit designed for serious starting, with a compact configuration ideal for home use and rehearsals.
- SONIClear bearing edges: easier tuning, better note sustain, and more consistent response across all shells.
- 9-ply poplar shells (7.2 mm) for a balanced sound, with a clear attack and great versatility.
- Hardware and cymbals included: everything you need to play immediately (stands, pedals, throne, hi-hat, and crash).
Manufacturer Information
Mapex
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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 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Mapex Comet Jazz 18" suitable for beginner drummers?
This model is aimed at beginners and intermediate drummers, featuring an 18 x 16 inch bass drum. The SONIClear bearing edges make tuning the 9-ply poplar shells easier.
What components are included with this drum set?
The configuration includes a 14-inch Mapex hi-hat, a 16-inch Mapex crash cymbal, and a T400S drum throne. The hardware provided consists of C250 and S250 stands, an H250 hi-hat pedal, and a P250 bass drum pedal.
What is the drum shell configuration?
The kit 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 poplar shells of this kit produce?
The 7.2 mm thick, 9-ply poplar shells deliver a warm response with a crisp attack and present midrange. Sustain remains moderate, while the SONIClear bearing edges promote consistent pitching on the toms. The brass cymbals offer a clear and direct sound.
Can the toms be easily adjusted?
Two TH6215 ball-joint tom arms allow precise positioning of the toms and intuitive adjustment.
