drummer-russ
Gold Member
I bought a used Mapex M kit last year and it took me a long time to identify the year and generation of M series. I tried the Mapex customer rep with absolutely no luck. They do not track serial numbers. Why have serial numbers if you don't track them? Oh well that is another subject. But after inquiries, replies, and some research I was able to identify my drums as 2004 M Maples. The tell tale signs are the badge that is glued on and the solid laquer finish. They are 9 ply maple shells. I am not sure but I think this is the only year that was all maple for the M series. Later years they went to maple outer ply with birch for the other plys.
Anyone else have the M Maple Series drums?
Anyone else have the M Maple Series drums?