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Blast Off on Your Drumming Journey with the Venus!





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Mapex affords first-time drummers all the necessary kit components to lay down instant grooves right out of the box with the Venus Series Complete Drum Set! Each 9-ply poplar shell rebounds with smooth and soft treble/midrange while still driving that solid low-end thump, providing a sizable tonal range for beginners in need of a comfortable and manageable sound. Mapex’s exclusive SONIClear bearing edge technology further unveils the ripe tones of this kit, much to the delight of drummers here at Sweetwater. Brass cymbals, accompanying stands, pedals, drumheads, and a throne ? it’s all here, right down to a pair of drumsticks. Your first stop on a lifetime journey of drumming is the Mapex Venus Series Complete Drum Set!





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Venus Shell Technology


9-ply poplar shells





Perfect for beginning drummers, these 9-ply 7.2mm poplar shells offer smooth playability that makes adapting to your instrument so much easier. Their smooth sound boasts a high and middle range that isn’t too overbearing, but is easily tunable and rebounds with a softness that is a cinch to learn on and master rhythm. With that said, you still get the force of a punchier low end, especially from the bass drum, opening the door into a world of genres to meet the preferences of all first timers. Not to mention, it helps keep this kit within an affordable price range!





SONIClear bearing edges





Better tone and easier tuning: that's what you can expect across the range of Venus Series toms and kick drums. Mapex's precision SONIClear bearing edges allow heads to sit flatter and thus make better contact with the shell. This results in better seating and a stronger, deeper fundamental. Sweetwater drummers have found that just finger tightening heads is enough to make these Venus drums sing. This widens the tuning range for players who prefer deeper toms and kick drums while producing purer musical pitches in higher registers.





Hammered brass cymbals





The Venus Series comes outfitted with a set of hammered brass Mapex Cymbals. Included in this bundle is a pair of 14-inch hi-hats, as well as a dual-functioning 18-inch crash/ride cymbal. From rock to jazz, swing, and beyond, this cymbal configuration, with its brilliant brass construction, makes a great springboard for blossoming percussionists ? no matter how gently or intensely you want to play!





All the hardware you need





A responsive hi-hat stand and a conveniently adjustable cymbal stand flank the Venus kit, with a sensitive and sturdy chain-driven kick pedal at the ready on the bass drum’s classic wooden hoop. And speaking of adjustability, the included bass drum-mounted double tom mount is quite stable, offering the tilting adaptability to accommodate your needs and simultaneously reduce the footprint of the Venus. Additionally, a padded black vinyl throne supplies a comfortable, compact seat for you to easily navigate your kit from.





Mapex Venus 5-piece Rock Complete Drum Set Features:


Shell dimensions: 7-inch x 10-inch and 8-inch x 12-inch rack toms; 14-inch x 16-inch floor tom; 16-inch x 22 inch bass drum; and 5-inch x 14-inch snare


9-ply 7.2mm poplar shell construction offers low-end punch and a smooth upper range


SONIClear bearing edges provide better drumhead seating for a stronger and deeper sound and wide tuning range


Hammered brass 14-inch hi-hat cymbals and 18-inch crash/ride cymbal supply brilliant sound


Hi-hat stand, adjustable cymbal stand, and responsive chain-driven bass drum pedal are all included


Bass drum-mounted double tom mount provides superior stability and playing preference adaptability


Wooden bass drum hoops feature a classic look that helps improve shell resonance


Padded black vinyl drum throne is compact and makes your Venus kit easily navigable


A pair of drumsticks are included to help you get drumming right away