Mapex Quantum Mark II Marching Bass Drum - Product Information
Mapex Quantum Mark II Marching Bass Drums represent a significant advancement in design and function. Progressive air vent placement and width differences allow for a more consistent sound and feel throughout the bass ensemble. All Bass Drums are outfitted with chambered aluminum hoops that provide strength and stability while eliminating the need for additional rim protection.
Lightweight, aluminum tube lugs with stainless steel threaded inserts minimize shell contact while ensuring the best possible alignment of tension rods to keep tuning stress off the shell.
One of the most exciting elements that make the Mapex Quantum Mark II Series Marching Bass Drums stand above the rest is a few simple, yet very effective design features incorporated into the lineup of sizes. The very simple principle that as the size increases, so should the number of air holes in the drum has long been ignored in the marching bass drum venue. The 14" Drum has 1 air hole while the number increases with each larger size up to the 30" having 12 air vents.
Bass Drum Weights:
14" - 14.2lbs, 16" - 15.4lbs, 18" - 17.2lbs, 20" - 19.8lbs, 22" - 20.9lbs
24" - 22.7lbs, 26" - 25.1lbs, 28" - 26.2lbs, 30" - 27.7lbs
Features:
- 6-ply Maple Shell
- Black Chambered Aluminum Alloy Hoops
- Tube System Lugs
- Remo UM Smooth White Heads
- Increased Air Vents By Size
- Increased Width By Size -Adjustable Eye Bolts Without having to Remove Heads and Hoops
Lightweight, aluminum tube lugs with stainless steel threaded inserts minimize shell contact while ensuring the best possible alignment of tension rods to keep tuning stress off the shell.
One of the most exciting elements that make the Mapex Quantum Mark II Series Marching Bass Drums stand above the rest is a few simple, yet very effective design features incorporated into the lineup of sizes. The very simple principle that as the size increases, so should the number of air holes in the drum has long been ignored in the marching bass drum venue. The 14" Drum has 1 air hole while the number increases with each larger size up to the 30" having 12 air vents.
Bass Drum Weights:
14" - 14.2lbs, 16" - 15.4lbs, 18" - 17.2lbs, 20" - 19.8lbs, 22" - 20.9lbs
24" - 22.7lbs, 26" - 25.1lbs, 28" - 26.2lbs, 30" - 27.7lbs
Features:
- 6-ply Maple Shell
- Black Chambered Aluminum Alloy Hoops
- Tube System Lugs
- Remo UM Smooth White Heads
- Increased Air Vents By Size
- Increased Width By Size -Adjustable Eye Bolts Without having to Remove Heads and Hoops