Hey guys, recently joined this forum. So forgive me if my response layout is a little wacky.
Recently been switching around some kits. Been rotating out a 1976 Slingerland kit (24,14,16) to a recently sold Blue Ludwig Vistalite 76' (24,13,16). I really was not impressed with the Vistalites, terrible bearing edges, over all quality was not impressive, however. Best sounding bass drum. I sold that kit for a low price, but bought an almighty Mapex Saturn Kit. The kit I found on Kijiji (Canadian version of craigslist) was interesting. Its a funky blue sparkle color, textured finish. Both the finish and the texture I am not huge fans of. But because of the low low price on the kit, for what I was getting, and the massive sizes, I was drawn into it.
My fascination with Mapex started when I bought a Mapex Black Panther Phat Bob snare. The perfection on the craftsmanship with that drum sparked my interest within the company. Then I purchased the Falcon Pedal. Another juggernaut. So with those two solid purchases in mind, I made the 2 hour journey for the mysterious Saturn kit.
As soon as I saw the kit I was sold. The guy I bought it off of was the second owner, could have fooled me. No scratches, nothing. 800 dollars later - the kit was mine. An unheard of price for a Saturn kit.
Now if anyone has any information on this kit, or knows anyone with the other finish let me know. Id be highly interested in a trade for the rootbeer finish. After contacting a rep at Mapex, I found out - The kit was only made in Europe, not retailed in North America, and is 1 out of 100....
That being said, I think I have found a kit Im going to be sticking with for a while.
If anyone has any other informaiton, or experiences with these kits let me know. I love it.
Mapex Saturn "Sub-Sonic" 24x20,14,16,18. Maple/Walnut Shells