Mapex Mars Birch "Crossover" Drum Kit Shell Pack – 1 Up 2 Down – Twilight Sparkle
The Mapex Mars Birch Crossover Drum Kit Shell Pack in Twilight Sparkle combines punchy all-birch shells with a versatile 1 up, 2 down configuration, delivering a powerful acoustic drum setup with excellent attack, projection and tonal range.
Featuring 100% European birch shells, the Mapex Mars produces a focused, articulate drum sound with a strong fundamental note and controlled response. This makes the Mars Birch an excellent choice for rock, pop, indie, alternative, funk and a wide variety of contemporary styles, whether you're rehearsing, recording or playing live.
The Crossover configuration provides an expanded selection of tom sizes, giving you greater flexibility when setting up the kit while retaining the classic 1 up, 2 down layout many players prefer.
Crossover 1 Up, 2 Down Configuration
The Mapex Mars Birch Crossover includes:
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22" Bass Drum
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10" Rack Tom
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12" Rack Tom
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14" Floor Tom
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16" Floor Tom
With both 10" and 12" rack toms included, you can choose your preferred rack tom while retaining the deep and powerful 14" and 16" floor tom combination.
Set the kit up with either rack tom for a traditional 1 up, 2 down configuration, or incorporate both rack toms when you want an expanded setup with additional tonal range.
Anchoring the configuration is a 22" bass drum, providing plenty of punch, projection and low-end presence for contemporary live and studio applications.
100% European Birch Shells
At the heart of the Mapex Mars Birch Series are its all-birch shells.
Birch is renowned for its strong attack, focused fundamental tone and controlled low frequencies. This gives the Mars a punchy and defined sound that remains clear within a full band mix while also translating particularly well in recording environments.
Across the 10", 12", 14" and 16" toms, the Crossover provides a wide tonal range, moving from focused higher voices through to deep and powerful floor tom sounds.
SONIClear Bearing Edges
Mapex SONIClear bearing edges are designed to optimise contact between the drumhead and shell, helping the drums tune easily while encouraging a strong fundamental note and consistent response.
The result is a broad usable tuning range, allowing the Mars Birch to move between deep, powerful tunings and tighter, more articulate sounds depending on your playing style.
Twilight Sparkle Finish
The Twilight Sparkle finish gives the Mapex Mars Birch Crossover a sophisticated, stage-ready appearance with plenty of depth and visual character.
Its darker sparkle aesthetic offers a modern alternative to more traditional finishes, catching the light beautifully on stage while retaining a smart, premium appearance.
Key Features
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Mapex Mars Birch Crossover shell pack
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Twilight Sparkle finish
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Versatile 1 up, 2 down configuration
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22" bass drum
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10" and 12" rack toms
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14" and 16" floor toms
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100% European birch shells
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Punchy, focused and articulate drum sound
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Strong attack and projection
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Mapex SONIClear bearing edges
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Broad and versatile tuning range
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Excellent definition within a full band mix
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Ideal for rock, pop, indie, alternative and funk
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Suitable for rehearsals, studio recording and live performance
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Quality Mapex construction
Why Choose the Mapex Mars Birch Crossover?
The Mapex Mars Birch Crossover is an excellent choice for drummers looking for the punch and articulation of an all-birch drum kit combined with an unusually flexible selection of tom sizes.
With 10", 12", 14" and 16" toms, the kit can be configured as a classic 1 up, 2 down setup using your preferred rack tom, or expanded when you want access to the full tonal range.
Combined with a powerful 22" bass drum, 100% European birch shells and SONIClear bearing edges, the Mars Crossover provides a versatile platform capable of handling everything from home practice and rehearsals through to regular gigging and studio recording.
Finished in distinctive Twilight Sparkle, it's an excellent choice for drummers who want a professional-looking kit with a focused, powerful birch sound and plenty of configuration flexibility.
Need more information on the Mapex Mars Birch Crossover? Contact the Into Music team for expert advice, availability, finance and part-exchange options.
