Pro M LA Kit | musicradar.com

Mapex Pro M LA Kit £1049

The LA Kit looks impressive and sounds amazingly loud - not suitable for unplugged performances, obviously

The MusicRadar Team, Mon 7 Apr 2008, 1:12 pm UTC

The all-maple shells are almost identical to those found on Mapex's top Orion range

Manufacturer's description

You’ve finally decided what to be when you grow up. You’re a professional musician now. It’s time for a drum set that delivers what your talent demands of it. The Mapex Pro M is the upgrade you’re looking for.

Thin, all North American maple shells that deliver crisp, ringing tone and pure, gripping resonance. Add to that an isolated tom mounting system and durable, double braced hardware and the Pro M is ready for peak performance in the studio or on the stage. The hand rubbed shells are finished with eight coats of high gloss lacquer to give them an appearance that is equivalent to their spectacular sound.

This drumming thing is no longer a weekend hobby. It’s your way of life. Look like a pro. Sound like a pro. It’s time for a Pro M.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

The kit looks great and sounds massive.

Cons

Not the easiest kit to transport, would not be suited to unplugged gigs or other quiet settings.

The bottom line

The LA is an impressive kit that has been well conceived and boldly executed. It's flashy and loud to exactly the right degree and all of the components relate pefectly to one another. A quality set of stands completes a package that is difficult to criticise in any meaningful way. Obviously, it's not an ideal set of drums for the quieter player but anyone seeking a kit with attitude should take a close look.

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