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Judy and her Saturn Series Kit.
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Mat's new Orion Kit
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Mapex Artist Mat Marucci (photo by Karen Hutton.)
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Rick Brothers will perform with Gretchen Wilson on the Super Bowl pregame show.
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The Mapex M Birch in Transparent Honey Amber
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The Mapex Saturn in Laser Black
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The Mapex Orion Burl in Imperial Burst
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Afterward, Blade signed autographs for the attendees.
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Blade stressed the importance of "keeping it simple."
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Brady Blade performing at the PASIC Convention
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Brady Blade will kick out the jams at this year's PASIC convention.
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The demand for Wilson sometimes calls for transportation a little faster than a tour bus. Rick is shown here ready to board a Sony corporate jet.
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Jim Donovan of Rusted Root
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Liberty DeVitto
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Jim Donovan
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Gregg Bissonette
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Angel Crespo
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Rick Brothers will appear with Gretchen Wilson
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Darla Perlozzi will be appearing with Terri Clark
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Mapex tech staff is busy assembling Dream Kits for the convention exhibit.
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Rick is playing a Mapex Saturn kit with a custom camo wrap.
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Gregg Bissonette Performs a Mapex Drums Clinic in Argentina, August 2004
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Through hard work and perseverance, Rick is acheiving his goals as a musician.
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Gretchen Wilson has been nothing short of phenomenom. A recent appearnace in Louisville, KY drew thousnads more than anticipated.
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Black Panther Hand-Hammered Bronzed Snare
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Black Panther Vavona Burlwood Snare
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Joe Vasko Vice President / General Manager Mapex Drums
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Mapex Pro-M Drum Set in Blue Ice
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Mapex M Series Drum Set in Royal Blue
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Mapex VX Series Drum Set in Plasma Sapphire
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Kevin Miller of Fuel playing his Mapex Saturn Pro Drum Kit
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Liberty Devitto playing his 7-piece Mapex Saturn Pro Drum Kit
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Judy as Judy.
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Judy as Bunni.
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Cheap Chick
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Judy and her Saturn Series Kit.
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Judy as Judy.
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Judy as Bunni.
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Roger Ma (left) and Kelly Hsu of KHS visit with Mapex Dealer Glenn Noyes of West LA Music (Center).
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New Black Panther Models include three Maples, a Walnut and a Brass Model.
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The Tacoma Dome begins to fill with drummers of all ages.
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Gregg Bissonette joins in the fun.
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Nearly 500 participants brought in their kits to Woodstick
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Donn Bennett of Donn Bennett's Drum Studio.
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Thousands of dollars were raised to benefit music eduction in the Pacific Northwest.
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The 45,000 facility in Corona, California will greatly benefit Mapex Dealers in the Western United States.
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Gregg Bissonette's new instructional DVD.
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Erik Eldenius with his Saturn Kit.
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Chris Adler to share the secrets of extreme metal drumming at this year's Modern Drummer Festival.
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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center proved to be the perfect new venue for the festival.
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Chris Adler makes last minute adjustments during soundcheck.
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Chris played his Mapex Saturn Kit at the festival.
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Chris' foot and hand speed highlighted his performance.
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The best undiscovered drummer under 18, Eloy Casblanca wa no longer a secret after his stellar, show-opening performance on Saturday.
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Mapex Artist Malcolm Cross takes a break in the studio to talk with Mapex News.
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Malcolm and his band Minbar are recording and rehearsing with singer/songwriter Pete Yorn.
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Mal with his Mapex Orion kit.
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Producer Don Fleming had a distinct idea for Malcolm's drum parts on the upcoming Yorn record.
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Malcolm plays during a recent rehearsal.
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Versatility is one of the keys to Sam's success.
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"I love my drums and I love to inspire people."
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"My drumming has come full circle... and i feel fresh and inspired."
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Dom Famularo brings his world renowned playing and teaching talents to the Mapex team.
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The M Birch Series is now available in Transparent Emerald Green and Transparent Purple.
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Dale's Drum Shop Staff and Mapex Staff on 'Mapex Day.' (Back, left to right) Dave Groninger, Gale Wise, Dale Wise, Liberty DeVito, Brandon Smith, Jim Jacobs, Joe Cangelosi. (Front, left to right) Matt Hockenbrook, Dan Jones, Patrick Schropp, Marylon Stewart, Joe Hibbs.
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Liberty DeVito was on hand to sign autographs.
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The one-on-one time Liberty spent with Dale's customers was greatly appreciated by all.
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Liberty played several mini-performances with the help of Dave Groninger on guitar and Dean Vaccher on bass.
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Dom Famularo was deep in the pocket during his performances.
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Liberty DeVitto was hittin' 'em hard.
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As he always does, Walfredo Reyes, Jr put on a great show for the crowd.
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The Upgraded Mapex P750A Bass Drum Pedal
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The Pro M Rcock Configuration in Black Chrome Pearl
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Buy a selected Pro M Kit and get this exclusive Black Panther Snare Drum free!
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In 2006, buy any M Birch Kit and Mapex will throw in an extra tom, free.
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The Pro M 4-piece Classic Configuration in Platinum Sparkle.
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The Pro M 4-piece Classic Configuration in Bermuda Sparkle.
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The Pro M 6-Piece Classic Plus Configuration in Tobacco Fade.
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The Pro M Rock Configuration in Black Chrome Pearl.
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The Pro M Studio Configuration in Vanilla Cream Pearl.
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The M Birch Fusionease Configuration in Black Forest Green.
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The M Birch Standard Configuration in Black Forest Cherry.
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THE Pro M Studio Configuration in Vanilla Cream Pearl
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The QR Series Fusionease Configuration in Onyx Sparkle
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The QR Series Standard Configuration in Angel Wing
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The VX Series Standard Configuration in Deep Coffee finish
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The VX Series Fusionease Configuration in Deep Green finish
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The Saturn Studio Configuration in Black Cherry Sparkle Finish
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The Saturn Jazz Configuration in Electric Blue Sparkle Finish
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The Saturn Fusion Configuration in Laser Canary Finish
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Keech Rainwater from Lonestar on his new Saturn Set.
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Keech has been with Mapex since 1996.
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Lonestar will play a full slate of dates this summer.
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(L to R) Mapex Vice President and General Manager Joe Vasko, J. Kim Foreman, Ray Fransen
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Herlin Riley was a crowd pleaser at the Eleventh Annual Drum Daze.
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Riley worked through his solos with incredible precission.
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Backstage, it was "all about the shirt."
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The versatility of the Saturn Series brought extra warmth to Riley's high tuning.
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Riley finished off his segment to thunderous applause and a standing ovation.
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If you liked jazz, New Orleans' French Quarter Festival was the place to be.
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It also wasn't a bad place for fans of ska, raggae or the blues either.
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Mapex Pro M Kits and M Birch kits kept drummers satified all weekend long.
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Even Mapex Dealer Ray Fransen got in on the act during the event.
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The stars came out for the 4th Annual Woodstick in Seattle.
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Over five hundred drummers came with their kits to break the world record.
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Mapex Artist Chris Pennie was on hand to play a couple of hot solos.
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There were plenty of Mapex kits in the crowd, including this hot M Birch.
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Eric Konen raised the most contribtutions for the event and won a brand new 7-piece M Birch drum set.
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Over 100 bands performed with Mapex drums during the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
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The Pro M and M Birch Models were both highly regarded by musicians.
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Drummers of all ages participated over the four-day festival.
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The festival showcased both jazz legends as well as red hot up-and-comers.
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(left to right) Scott Sasser, Mapex; Steve Bartels, Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society; Steve Hammond, Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau; Steve Jacobs, Mapex
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The VX Series is now available in Polished Black lacquer.
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"Crimson Swirl" has been added to the QR Series.
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Dillinger Escape Plan has risen to become one of the world's most well-respected acts.
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Chris Pennie unloads the canon-like 22x20 bass of the Pro M Classic.
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Chris has officially deemed the Pro M Classic to be road-worthy.
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Mapex introduces the new M Birch "Go-Large" Pack.
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When added to an existing Standard M Birch Kit, the result is very impressive.
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Dom Famularo's ability to educate and entertain is unmatched.
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Dom answered questions for the 300+ that attended the event.
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Mapex reps were on hand for the weekend's events with the Drum HQ Staff.
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Dom Famularo performs at the Wisconsin Drum Instructors Guild.
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Tony Coleman gives the Saturn kit in the Nashville B.B. King's a workout.
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Gregg is widely considered one of the world's best clinicians.
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Gregg is widely considered one of the world's best clinicians.
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Colin Hay of Men at Work fame was the festival's headliner. Photo by Simon Bruce.
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The Pro M was featured on the festival's stages. Photo by Simon Bruce.
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Will Calhoun was a featured clinician over the weekend and did not dissapoint with his blistering performance.
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PASIC is a great opportunity to try out a wide variety percussion gear.
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Ralph Peterson Jr's clinic was a special treat for those in attendance.
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Jazz drumming legend Marty Morell showed off some impressive brush work during his clinic.
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The Mapex exhibit brought out thousands of players from around the country, including new Mapex artist, Trivitt Wingo drummer for The Sword.
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A nine-piece custom configured Orion set in the new Cinnamon Fade lacquer finish.
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The Blue Mist Burst lacquer finish.
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The new Wine Burl Burst lacquer finish.
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The new Saturn Plus Bass Fusion Pop 22 in the Green Apple Burst lacquer finish.
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The Saturn Crossover 22 configuration in the new Root Beer Burst lacquer finish.
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Shown in the new Electric Berry Burst, the Plus Bass Rock 24 configuration features a gigantic 24x20 Bass Drum.
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Existing Saturn configurations will also be available in the new finishes, including the new Galaxy Burst lacquer finish.
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The New Plus Bass 24 Add-On pack for the Saturn includes a 24x24 Bass drum, a 10x9 tom tom, a 18x16 floor tom and hardware.
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The new Pro M Plus Bass Fusion Pop 22 in the new Liquid Blue Pearl covered finish.
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The new Crossover 22 set-up in Boston Pewter Fade Lacquer finish.
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Yes, when you buy the kit, you still get the cat.
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All 2007 Pro M snares feature 20 lugs for a better look and more precise tuning.
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The new Plus Bass 22 Add-On Pack turns your Pro M into a monster sized drum set.
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The new M Birch Rock 24 Configuration in the new Black Forest Sapphire finish.
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The new Crossover 22 set-up in Black Forest Cherry finish.
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The Mapex Survival Pack includes a t-shirt, cap, wristbands and nylon backpack.
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The VX Series is now available in three new metallic lacquer colors, including Liquid Green Metallic.
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Five new covered finishes have been added to the QR Series, including Peacock Swirl.
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Three new metallic coverings have been introduced, including Burgundy Steel.
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The new QR series in Blue Sparkle.
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The routed sound control rings keeps tone under control at any volume.
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At 17.3 lbs, the SS Solid Steel Model is both visually and sonically unique.
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As usual, the Annual French Quarter Festival attracted enthusiastic, music-loving crowds.
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Some temporary damp weather didn't keep the hundreds of musicians from showing up and showing out.
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The French Quarter Festival showcases New Orleans area musicians of all ages.
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Chris Pennie was a featured performer at the 12th Annual Columbus Drum Daze.
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Chris showed off his lightning fast hands and feet during his clinic.
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Chris Played A brand new Saturn Plus Bass Rock 24 Kit in Galaxy Burst lacquer finish.
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Chris Adler was voted "Best Metal Drummer."
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Chris Pennie placed in the "Best Progressive Drummer" Category.
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Also available in a rich Polished Black lacquer finish.
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The five piece set can also be purchased with optional Mapex hardware.
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The Five Star Exclusive Maple Kit in Bermuda Sparkle lacquer finish.
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The 10, 12, 16 configuration is very hot.
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The new Black Panther Special Edition Etched Stainless Steel Kung Fu Snare Drum.
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The new Mapex M Birch Rock 22 configuration is sold exclusively in Transparent Midnight Black lacquer.
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The new special edition Pro M Series 7-piece shell pack in Honey Maple Burst. Hardware sold separately.
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The new Mapex VX Series "Black on Black" Special Edition set features polished black lacquer shells with flat black fittings and chrome accents.
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The batter head is emblazoned with special Kung Fu graphics.
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Symbols representing Kung Fu weaponry are etched into the stainless steel shell.
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The Kung Fu Snare comes with a free padded Black Panther carrying case.
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The new Mapex M Birch Rock 22 configuration is sold exclusively in Transparent Midnight Black lacquer.
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Like all M Birch sets, the small tom is free and the set includes a full set of double braced hardware.
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The Special Edition Black on Black VX includes double braced hardware.
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The Special Edition Pro M Shell Pack comes in a versatile 7-piece configuration.
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The Honey Maple Burst finish is one of the most beautiful ever offered.
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The new Special Edition Saturn Shell Pack.
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The new Blue Galaxy Burst lacquer finish.
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Nioshi gives his Saturn set a workout.
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Jackson is one of the most sought after players in Nashville.
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The Nashville Star Tour will play forty dates this summer.
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Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame House Band. (L to R) Jeff Carlisi, Ricky Byrd, Rob Arthur, Paul Shaffer, Leberty DeVitto and Will Lee.
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Living Colour performs.
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Calhoun performs at a drumming workshop.
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Calhoun and Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish
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Root Beer Burst
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Mango Burst
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Galaxy Burst
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Electric Berry Burst
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The Mapex Team with Gary and some of the staff at Fork's Drum Closet.
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Gary's business is based on personalized service and Gary himself spends a lot of time taking care of customers.
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Mapex presented Fork's Drum Closet with a special snare commemorating 25 years of outstanding business.
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The Mapex Team with Gary and some of the staff at Fork's Drum Closet.
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The Mapex Team with Gary and some of the staff at Fork's Drum Closet.
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Gary's wife, Melissa shows off the special snare drum.
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The Mapex Team with Gary and some of the staff at Fork's Drum Closet.
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Gary's wife, Melissa shows off the special snare drum.
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A sea of drumsets awaits the start of Woodstick 2007.
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Players from all across the Northwest brought their sets for the annual event.
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Tony Coleman was on hand in Seattle to show the crowd how to groove.
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Liberty DeVitto was rocking at the first annual Texas Big Beat.
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Volume was the word of the day at Texas Big Beat.
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Walfredo Reyes Jr's clinic was hosted by Mapex.
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Liquid Blue Pearl wrap.
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Redwood Fade
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Boston Pewter
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Ruby Red Pearl
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Saturn Studioease configuration in Sienna Burst finish.
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Saturn Studioease kit in Blue Galaxy Sparkle Burst.
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Four piece M Birch kit in the new Transparent Midnight Black finish
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M Birch Studioease configuration in the new Hermosa Fade finish.
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Pro M six piece kit in the new Sienna Burst finish.
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Pro M Studioease configuration kit featured in the new Sapphire Fade finish.
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The Orion Chocolate Burl
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This limited edition kit is only available in the new six-piece Studioease component pack.
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Crystal Krush
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Copper Krush
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Cosmic Krush
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Black Panther Thick Flamed Maple 14x6 snare drum
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MY PRO M allows you to create and purchase your own drum set.
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MY PRO M exclusively offers customers black hardware and Saturn finishes on all-maple Pro M drum sets.
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Coleman reads the entire band to carefully control the flow of the tempo.
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Coleman has played behind B.B. King over 10 years.
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Tony Plays a Saturn Studioease setup. Shown here in Electric Berry Burst.
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B.B. King still plays nearly 300 dates a year.
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Coleman is one of a kind.
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The 22-inch Bass Drum supports a traditional 2-up, 2-down set-up.
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The Pop to Bop Toms are equipped with REMO Coated Ambassador Batter heads.
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For the traditional jazzer, throw the 20, 10 and 14 in the back and you're good to go.
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The high gloss Blue Zebra lacquer finish is eye catching.
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The six piece component pack includes a tom mount and matching snare drum.
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Like all Pro M drums, the thin maple shells are bright and resonant.
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Gregg Bissonette performs at a clinic at Willis Music.
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Like all Mapex artists, Gregg makes plenty of time for pose for photos, sign autographs and answer questions. sign
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Will Calhoun revved it up at West Music.
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One young drummer had to get a closer look at Will's Saturn set.
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A full house was on hand to enjoy a great drum clinic.
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The Saturn Birch shown in Galaxy Fade.
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The all new Supernova Burst lacquer finish.
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The shell pack includes a bass drum, two mounted toms and two floor toms.
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The ultra-thin walnut and birch shell configuration creates a drum with plenty of attack with an overall round sound.
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Every drum is labeled with a commemorative Five
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The Saturn Birch shown in the new Supernova Burst lacquer finish.
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The shell pack includes a bass drum, two mounted toms and two floor toms.
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The Saturn Birch in the Galaxy fade lacquer finish.
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The Saturn Birch is available at selected Five Star Drum Shop Locations and supplies are limited.
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The Saturn Birch shown in the new Supernova Burst lacquer finish.
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The shell pack includes a bass drum, two mounted toms and two floor toms.
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The ultra-thin walnut and birch shell configuration creates a drum with plenty of attack with an overall round sound.
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The Saturn Birch in the Galaxy fade lacquer finish.
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The Saturn Birch is available at selected Five Star Drum Shop Locations and supplies are limited.
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The Black Panther Thick Flamed Maple Snare Drum.
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The custom designed MY PRO M drum set attracted a lot of attention.
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The Saturn Pop-to-Bop component pack.
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The Zebra Wood Pro M.
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Mapex Quantum Concert bass drums and Toms.
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Will Calhoun will perform on a Saturn Series set at this year's Modern Drummer Festival.
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Mapex Vice President and General Manager Joe Vasko
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DJ Fontana makes himself comfortable behind his new Saturn set.
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The original drum set purchased for DJ by Elvis Presley fifty years ago.
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Ever the storyteller, DJ shares memories with Mapex's Maxwell Schauf.
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DJ discusses his retired drum set.
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DJ's book, The Beat Behind the King is available on djfontana.com.
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Get a free add-on tom with the purchase of any M Birch configuration.
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The M Birch is one of the world's best selling drum series.
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Buy a Pro M and get a FREE Black Panther Snare drum.
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The Pro M comes in a wide variety of configurations and finishes.
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Act quickly before time runs out.
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Dr. Ben Miller handing Liberty DeVitto the Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor of the Arts Certificate
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Liberty poses with Marshall University percussion students.
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The Chris Adler Signature Black Panther Snare
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The Meridian Maple shown in the new SRO configuration in the Midnight Steel lacquer finish.
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The Meridian Maple Studioease Shell Pack shown in Burgundy Sparkle Wrapped Finish.
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The Meridian Birch Fusionease Configuration shown in the Cherry Mist lacquer finish
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Meridian Series drums feature newly designed lugs, badges and a re-engineered Isolated Tom Mount System.
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The new Black Panther Mayan Special Edition Snare Drum.
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The drum is adorned with a custom printed Remo Fiberskin batter head.
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Only twelve component packs are being released of this limited edition.
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The Saturn Arctic White component pack with black hardware.
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The Saturn Arctic White component pack with chrome hardware.
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The new MPX Series features eight new models in Birch, Maple and Steel.
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The limited edition Meridian Birdseye Maple comes in the versatile 6-piece Studioease configuration.
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The Black Panther Special Edition Elm Snare Drum
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The shell construction consists of a thin maple plies with an elm exterior ply and walnut sound rings at the top and bottom of the drum.
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The new Cherry Sparkle Saturn is sure to have eyes popping and ears ringing
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When put on display, the Saturn Series in new Arctic White is truly stunning.
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The new Meridian Series is sure to be the hottest product in the Mapex exhibit.
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Gregg Bissonette showed the international Mapex distributors the impressive capabilities of the new Meridian Maple.
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At the same Meridian Party, Dom Famularo demonstrated the new Meridian Birch.
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The Five Star Drum Shops were invited to a sneak peek at the new 2009 products.
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Visitors were fascinated with the incredible beauty of the Limited Edition Hand Selected Burl Orion set.
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Will Calhoun stopped by the booth and greeted retailers as they visited. Will has been in Europe working on a new Living Colour album.
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Mitch Marine poses next to his new favorite drum set. Mitch has been busy touring with Dwight Yoakam and Smashmouth.
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Gregg Bissonette teated visitors to a quick, funky drum solo in the afternoon.
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The all new Meridian Maple in Volcanic Burst.
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The Meridian Maple in Midnight Steel is being shown with the optional 18-inch Gong Bass Drum.
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Will Calhoun was back today to shoot some video for several news outlets.
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The Meridian Maple in exclusive Delmar sparkle wraps are available in Studioease shell packs.
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Mapex Marching Drums are also being shown at this year's exhibit.
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DRUM Magazine sent over a photographer and a product editor to check out the buzz on the new Meridian Maple.
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The Limited Edition Meridian Birdseye Maple in Transparent Midnight Black.
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The Mapex Exhibit is positioned at the front of the hall, so the stunning Saturn in Arctic White is the first thing visitors see as they enter.
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A close-up look at the beautiful Meridian Birch in the Cherry Mist lacquer finish.
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The new Orion finish, Cosmic Cloud Burst, shown with black hardware.
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Third Prize includes a new MPX 13x6 Birch Snare Drum.
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Second Prize includes a five-piece Standard Meridian Birch drum set, including hardware.
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First Prize includes a six-piece Studioease Meridian Maple drum set, complete with hardware.
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Walfredo Reyes Jr. has been a Mapex Artist for over a decade. In that time he's recorded and toured with legendary artists such as Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood and Lindsey Buckingham.
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Chris Adler and his new Black Panther Signature Snare drum.
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The Walnut shell combined with the high-tension, high-energy Aquarian head produce the trademark Lamb Of God snare sound.
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The 2009 MIPA Award for best drum set went to the Mapex Meridian Maple.
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The 2009 MIPA Award for best drum set went to the Mapex Meridian Maple.
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The Walnut shell combined with the high-tension, high-energy Aquarian head produce the trademark Lamb Of God snare sound.
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Derico recently visited the Mapex warehouse to apply some last minute tweaks to his set-up.
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Gerald Miles is a welcome addition to the Mapex artist roster.
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Gerald records in his home studio for netdrummers,com
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Gerald has been very satisfied with the performance of the Saturn Series and his Black Panther snare drums.
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John Boecklin performs with DevilDriver at a recent show in Los Angeles. Photo by Robert Downs.
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John kicks back with his custom-painted Arctic White Orion Set. Photo by Ben Wagner.
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DevilDriver has been touring all year and was the opening act on Lamb of God's recent American tour. Photo by Robert Downs.
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The band is now headed out on tour in Europe. Photo by Robert Downs.
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Stan and Jerry Keyawa pose with Mapex’s Joe Vasko as he presented them with a 50th Anniversary custom snare drum.
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The Stage is just one of the Nashville Clubs that features live music all day and all night.
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Joe Hibbs, Brad Sanderson, John Root
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Genuine "Honky Tonks" in every sense of the word, the Sanderson Family's clubs employ thousands of musicians.
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Mapex drum sets can be found in dozens of live music locations around Nashville.
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The new Mapex Black Panther Big Cat Snare Drum.
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Meridian Shell Packs are available in three different 5-piece configurations, including the popular SRO set-up.
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Will Calhoun is set to take his Saturn back out on the road with Living Colour
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The new release from Living Colour
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Living Colour (clockwise from left) Will Calhoun, Corey Glover, Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish. Photo by Bill Bernstein.
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Walfredo Reyes, Jr on set during a rehearsal at the ESPY Awards.
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Wally tries to maintain a balance of studio work, tours and teaching.
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On stage during the Carl Verheyen Trading 8s Tour
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In the studio with his Saturn in the gorgeous Crystal Krush Finish.
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The new Falcon Single Pedal.
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The sculpted footboard allows advanced control and comfort.
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The Falcon has interchangeable Glide and Pursuit Cams.
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The new Falcon Double Pedal.
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Falcon Beaters have interchangeable 10g and 20g weights.
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