Mapex Comet Stage 22" Infra Red
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Essential Information About the Mapex Comet Acoustic Drum Set
Essential Information About the Mapex Comet Acoustic Drum Set
- Complete kit designed for beginners: shells + hardware + cymbals included for immediate play.
- SONIClear bearing edges: better head seating, easier tuning, and more open sound.
- 9-ply poplar shells (7.2 mm): balanced, warm, and versatile tone suitable for all styles.
- "Rock" configuration with 22-inch bass drum: presence, playing comfort, and projection.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Comet series fits into Mapex's "all-in-one" approach: offering accessible, coherent, and easy-to-handle acoustic drum kits. The range covers several configurations (from junior kits to rock kits), with a key common feature: the SONIClear bearing edges, designed to provide more stable tuning and a more musical response from the very first sessions.Who This Drum Set Is For
This Mapex Comet is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate drummers looking for a reliable kit to progress at home, in lessons, or rehearsals. Its rock configuration is particularly suited to pop, rock, funk, and variety genres, featuring a generous bass drum and toms adapted to modern rhythms.Features and Innovations
The heart of the kit lies in the SONIClear bearing edges: the head seats more naturally on the shell, which facilitates tensioning, reduces tuning "dead spots," and improves timbre consistency. The kit comes with 2 TH6215 ball-joint tom arms for quick and precise adjustments, as well as a new hardware series designed to withstand repeated adjustments and transport.Sound
With its poplar shells (9-ply, 7.2 mm), the Comet offers a round and balanced sound, ideal for learning to control dynamics and attack. Poplar often highlights a pleasant warmth and present low-mid frequencies, while remaining easy to control dynamically, helping to achieve a clean sound both in practice and rehearsal.The SONIClear bearing edges enhance the sense of response and sustain clarity: the toms gain openness, the snare drum tunes more easily, and the bass drum maintains a solid foundation, useful for rock and pop grooves.
Technical specifications
| Bass drum | 22 x 16 inches | 2 ball-joint tom arms | TH6215 |
| Tom | 10 x 7 inches | Cymbal stand | C250 |
| Floor tom | 16 x 14 inches | Hi-hat pedal | H250 |
| Snare drum | 14 x 5 inches | Bass drum pedal | P250 |
| Shells | 9-ply poplar | Snare stand | S250 |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | Drum throne | T400S |
| Bearing edges | SONIClear | Mapex brass cymbals | 14-inch hi-hat and 16-inch crash |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Mapex Comet Stage 22" Infra Red suitable for beginner drummers?
This setup is designed for beginners and intermediate drummers. The SONIClear bearing edges make head tensioning easier and help achieve more consistent tuning.
What are the dimensions of the shells in this rock drum kit?
The bass drum measures 22 x 16 inches, with a tom of 10 x 7 inches and a floor tom of 16 x 14 inches. The supplied snare drum is sized 14 x 5 inches.
Are cymbals and the drum throne included?
The kit includes a T400S throne, a 14-inch brass Mapex hi-hat, and a 16-inch brass crash cymbal.
What sound do the Comet's poplar shells produce?
The shells are made of 9-ply poplar, 7.2 mm thick. This construction delivers a warm tone with pronounced low-mids and easy-to-control dynamics. The SONIClear bearing edges also promote open tom resonance and a solid bass drum attack.
What hardware is supplied with the drum set?
The package includes two TH6215 ball-joint tom arms, a C250 cymbal stand, an H250 hi-hat pedal, a P250 bass drum pedal, and an S250 snare stand.
