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New York Location: 625 West 55th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10019 212-868-4120 irent@boulevardcarroll.com. Locate the serial number on the back of the guitar's headstock (the top of the neck where the strings are attached). The serial number will generally be nine to 10 digits long, with the first being a letter. Identify the first letter in the serial number. This letter represents in which country the guitar comes from, as well as the company who. Phone: 800-45-DRUMS (800-453-7867) eForm: Customer Service. Drum Workshop, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 3450 Lunar Ct. Oxnard, CA 93030 USA. To check on DW Website's existing online orders, contact Dan Diamond Phone: (805)485-6999 EXT:5386 Email: dand@dwdrums.com. In many cases new serial number badges were put on top of older serial number badges which puts a newer drum with an older badge. These drums are anomalies that throw the dating guide off a little and make pinpointing exact years difficult at times.
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Caring for any of our Lacquer finishes could be compared to caring for your car. Since our lacquers are of the same caliber as those in the auto industry, we recommend a similar process. For a thorough cleaning, we suggest you remove all lugs and hardware from the shell. Clean the drums with a solution of mild detergent (dishwashing soap works well) and water, then dry completely with a soft clean cloth. To add a great shine, procure a petroleum-based liquid wax from an auto parts store. Follow the directions on the wax using small amounts on a soft clean cloth. Applied sparingly will yield the best results. A light dusting will generally do in most cases for Satin Oil. For a more thorough cleaning, use a damp (not wet) rag and dry the shell immediately after. You may find it easier to clean the shell by removing the lugs and hardware. FinishPly™ can be cleaned with a solution of mild detergent (dishwashing soap works well) and water. For a thorough cleaning, remove all lugs and hardware from the shell. Watch John Good's Tuning Demonstration here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9wgXSfxew It is very important to protect your drums from damage and temperature extremes. It is recommended that cases or soft bags be used when transporting and storing drums. If your drums are set up for an extended period of time, keep them covered. Keep drums away from and out of damp or cold areas. Extreme temperature shifts within a short period of time do pose a potential hazard to drum shells and their finishes. As humidity and temperature change, the moisture content within the cells of the wood is affected. This can make the shells expand or contract, warp or even crack. A general consensus among drum manufacturers has been that drums are safe and comfortable when stored in an environment in which you are comfortable in. DW drumheads are a special design made exclusively for DW by Remo. They have pressed counter-hoops and a sharp angle around the bearing edge. This combination of factors allows the head to sit better on the bearing edge and produces a very resonate and clear tone. DW heads can be special ordered through your local authorized DW dealer. Maple shells naturally have long and slow sustains ratios causing a warm and resonant tone throughout the drum. The addition of reinforcing hoops to maple shells provide strength, definition, and focus the overall sound. All reinforcing rings vary in size depending on the drums dimension. Birchwood shells tend to contain opposite tonal properties from maple. Birch naturally has short, fast sustain ratios causing a higher pitch and greater attack velocity. We do not install the reinforcing rings on the birch shells because of the overkill and choke that would result in doing so. Both types of wood are available in all finish, color, and size selections of the Collector's Series. We build 'add-on' toms all the time. To produce an add-on, we need to know the note value and the sizes of all your drums. With this information, we can TimbreMatch™ your new drum to fit tonally with your existing set. If the finish is a lacquer or satin oil, we will have you send in one of your drums for a color match. Since maple and birch color & grain pattern can vary, we use the color match to be sure that the grain pattern and underlying color of the new tom matches your existing kit. Please contact your local authorized DW dealer to place your new order. We do not offer any type of refinishing service due to our high production demands for our Collector's Series® kits. You may consider contacting a drum specialist or drum dealer in your area for further information on companies that specialize in refinishing. Drum Workshop, Inc. warrants that Custom Shop DW Drum Shells and Finishes (Collector's Series®, Classics Series™, and Jazz Series™) are free of material and workmanship defects for a period of Two (2) years from the original date of purchase. All drum hardware is covered for a period of one (1) year. Drum Workshop will repair or replace any defective components free of charge with comparable or functionally equivalent parts to the original purchaser upon delivery of the product to an authorized DW Drums dealer. Said defective component/s will become the property of Drum Workshop. Proof of purchase and status as the original purchaser are required for warranty coverage. Authorized DW Drums dealers are not agents or independent contractors of Drum Workshop, Inc. and all warranty repair work is performed by Drum Workshop, Inc. Drum shells shall refer to the wood body of the instrument and its components such as reinforcement hoops, bearing edges and finish (FinishPly laminates, Satin Oil, and any Lacquer process including, but not limited to Graphics, Exotics and any combination thereof). Drum Hardware refers to any and all plated metal components consisting of, but not limited to, lugs, counter hoops, tension rods, throw-offs, butt plates, spurs, tom brackets, tom mounts, and other related mounting hardware. This warranty does not cover:
Warranty claims should be addressed to an authorized DW Drums dealer, along with the original sales receipt. In the event that a dealer is unable to correct a warranty defect, the dealer will contact Drum Workshop for further instructions as to the return of said product to the factory for inspection and repair or replacement. Upon repair or replacement a new warranty will not apply. Rather, the previous warranty will be in effect. No shipments will be accepted without first obtaining a Return Authorization (RA) number. Any and all shipping charges will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty gives the original owner of Drum Workshop products specific legal rights. He or she may also have other rights which vary by state, country or province. These provisions and limited warranty are covered by the laws where the original purchase took place. Drum Workshop, the warrantor under this limited warranty, recognizes that this agreement is enforceable only to the extent and in a manner permitted under applicable laws. Terms and conditions of this limited warranty are subject to change without notice. All products warranted under this specific coverage will be honored. | For the bass drum pedals, there are a variety of adjustments. One of the most important is the side/duel adjusting hoop clamp. This allows you to modify the height of the clamp for your bass drum hoop. Once the adjustment has been made, a quarter turn on the side-hoop clamp is all that is necessary for set up. Using the allen wrench provided when you purchased the pedal, loosen the set screw on the round knurled nut above the hoop clamp. Adjust the nut to narrow or widen the gap of the hoop clamp for your bass drum. Remember to tighten the set-screw once you dial in the proper height. The spring tension can be adjusted by loosening the round knurled nut at the base of the spring. Underneath the ear of the base casting, pull down on the spring tension nut and adjust the tension by tightening it or loosening it. After you've dialed it in, keep it there by tightening the knurled nut above the ear. Another feature is the slotted stroke adjustment. This allows you to adjust the distance of the beater to the drumhead. Just loosen the drum key screw above the spring and set for the desired action. Delta II pedals feature a weight system that can be modified to suit your playing style. Simply loosen the screw that secures them to the post with a screwdriver and increase or decrease the weights for the desired response. And finally, there is the beater height. This is the most common adjustment to make. Loosen the drum key screw on the beater hub and raise or lower the beater as necessary. We recommend adjusting only one of these features at a time until you become familiar with the reaction they provide. The only adjustment is for spring tension. Loosen the drum key screw just above the footboard. To clean the stands or lugs and counter-hoops on your drums, most household appliance cleaners will work fine. Avoid any product that contains ammonia. It's possible that you can upgrade to a double pedal, however, the answer really depends on your current pedal. The easiest way to upgrade is to buy a 5012--the primary side of a double pedal unit and the connecting universal rod. Your existing pedal will then be used as the slave pedal in the double unit. Before you order one, you will want to make sure that the stroke adjustment (the black, tear-drop shaped piece that sits above the spring) attached to the hex shaft is SQUARE. In other words, the end of the hex shaft that sticks out of the pedal needs to be square in shape. If not, the 5012 will not work. A 9000 single cannot be upgraded to a double pedal. Most pedal and hardware replacement parts can be obtained through your local DW authorized dealer. They may contact us for a special order if they do not have the part you require in stock. You may also check our offerings of available replacement/upgrade parts in our Replacement Parts section of this web site. |
To be considered for endorsement, the drummer must complete the accompanying PDF document. It must be returned to our artist relations department by mail along with all requested materials. All applicants download here. Please mail the completed application to: Drum Workshop The application is a review process and will be reviewed as expeditiously as possible. We will notify you by mail if your application is approved for an endorsement. DW gear can be rented through these backline companies: We have some criteria for opening Authorized Dealers. You would need a commercial retail storefront that actually transfers product to the end user in-person. You would also need to hold a business license in the state you intend to operate your business in. If you meet the qualifications above, we can send you all the necessary paperwork to get an account arranged for you. To submit your product ideas you must use this Adobe® Acrobat® (.PDF) document. It must be returned to us by mail along with all requested materials. Drum Workshop, Inc. or any of its employees do not accept or consider ideas, including ideas for new advertising campaigns, new promotions, new or improved products or technologies, product enhancements, processes, materials, marketing plans or new product names submitted without the required Drum Workshop, Inc. submission form attached. We offer factory tours almost every Thursday at 2:00pm and allow a maximum of 10 people per tour (per week). The tours fill up quickly so we ask that you contact us at least two days in advance to let us know you are coming and to reserve a spot for you on the tour. To Schedule a factory tour please contact DW Customer Service via eForm: dwdrums.com/contact or by phone: 805-485-6999 x450. Tour - The factory tour is completely free of charge. It begins at 2pm and lasts about an hour. We request that all of our guests arrive about 10 minutes early. The tour is on a tight schedule and we cannot wait for guests that are arriving late. Age Limit – We do not allow children under the age of 5 years old on the tour. Being a manufacturing company, we have forklifts and machines operating in a loud environment which can be dangerous for children. Dress Attire – Please dress in comfortable clothing. The tour runs for about an hour and we will walk through the entire 50,000 sq. foot factory. Some departments may be cool as others are hot and humid. We require all guests to wear 'closed toe' shoes (running shoes, sneakers, boots, etc.). Guests that arrive to the factory wearing open toe shoes (flip flops, sandals, crocs, etc.) will not be allowed in the factory for safety reasons. Accessibility – Our factory has certain divisions with narrow walkways and standing areas for our tour guides and guests. Cameras – Photography is only allowed in designated areas throughout the tour to help document your factory visit. This is to protect some of our procedures as well as the custom ideas and finishes of our customers and artists. Please refrain from taking photos until allowed. A couple of the areas EXCLUDED from photography are the Shell Shop and Paint Booth. Please ask the tour guide for permission to take photos and they will advise as needed. Violators may be asked to leave the tour. Thank you, we hope you enjoy your visit! back to top For a period of five years from the date of purchase, Drum Workshop, Inc. guarantees the original owner, when presented with proof of purchase, that all DW Bass Drum Pedal cast parts are free of material and manufacturing defects. This warranty is limited to cast parts only; such as the base casting, footboard, beater hub, sprocket, heel and cam casting. This warranty does not include moving parts; such as the spring assembly, beater ball, radius rod, hex shaft, ball bearings, etc. If under normal playing conditions parts covered in this limited five year warranty fail, they will be replaced at no charge. Return the pedal to your authorized DW dealer or, if there is not a dealer in your area, contact DW direct. DO NOT send pedal to DW without first receiving a Return Authorization Number. Shipping charges to DW will be paid by the consumer. Drum Workshop, Inc will not accept returns with evidence of misuse or alteration. DW's maximum liability pursuant to this warranty is limited to the monetary value of the product that is the subject of the warranty claim. |
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Product type | Musical instruments |
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Owner | KHS Musical Instruments |
Country | Taiwan |
Introduced | 1989; 32 years ago in Taipei, Taiwan |
Markets | Worldwide |
Website | mapexdrums.com |
Mapex Drums (Music And Percussion EXcellence)[1] is a Taiwanesebrand of musical instruments established by KHS Musical Instruments in 1989. Instruments manufactured with the 'Mapex' name include drum kits and hardware.
Products[edit]
Mapex produces seven different lines of drums: the introductory 'Voyager' and 'Horizon' series, the intermediate 'Meridian Birch' and 'Meridian Maple', and the professional level 'Saturn' and 'Orion'. In years past the V and Pro M series were called the Venus and Mars series, in keeping with the tradition of naming the kits after planets. However, the quality of these series have changed since they abandoned the old names. For a brief time, Mapex also offered the 'Deep Forest' line of drums, built entirely out of Walnut or Cherry plies, as well as the Aquiles Priester signature drum kit.[2]Aquiles Priester - Hangar, Freakeys on Mapex website (archive) 2 January 2010
Mapex has been also associated with 'Falcon' pedals, 'Black Panther' snare drums and kits, and 'Tornado' starter kits.
Drum kits[edit]
Voyager and Horizon[edit]
In January 2010, the Q and QR series were no longer made, having been replaced by the new Voyager series, while the Horizon series replaced the VX series (VXB for Britain). These entry-level, yet highly regarded kits have improved their lugs, mounts, badges and bass drum claws. The 'Horizon HZ' kit offers a newly mixed birch/basswood drum shell. A newly available Mapex cymbal pack is optional with any of these kits.[3][4]
Mapex M and Meridian Birch[edit]
As of early 2009, Mapex has replaced the very popular M Birch and Pro-M drums series, with the Meridian Birch and Meridian Maple series respectively. These are considered to be intermediate/semi-pro lines of drums. The Meridian Maple series feature 7-ply, 5.8mm, all maple shells (7.2mm bass drum). They also feature Mapex 2.3mm Steel Powerhoops and Remo UT Pinstripe batter heads along with Spring Loaded Floor Tom Legs (from the higher end Saturn & Orion lines). The Meridian Birch features 6-ply, 7.2mm, all birch shells, and also feature Remo UT heads, but not the 2.3mm Powerhoops nor the Spring Cushioned Floor Tom Legs. The hoops on the Birch line (1.6mm) and the floor tom legs are considerably thinner. It is a common misconception among customers (even among some Mapex retailers) that these two lines of drums are similar and share the same features. The Maple line has several higher end features taken from the previous Pro-M line and the Birch line carries forward the M-Birch features. In 2004 the M series and Pro M series Mapex drums were both constructed with maple shells. In 2005 the M series Mapex drum changed to Birch shells, the Pro M continued to carry foreword the North American maple shells, both these shell distinctions remained through 2008. In 2009 the two lines were renamed Meridian Maple and Meridian birch to clear up the long held confusion that M indicated Maple, as the initial M series was made with Maple shells. The Meridian series are Mapex's most popular series of drums.
MyDentity[edit]
Watch the peacemaker download. Following the popularity of the Meridian line, Mapex launched –only for the USA market as of 2013– the 'MyDentity' line of custom ordered intermediate/semi-pro drums. This level of customization is usually only found in high-end drum lines.
Saturn[edit]
The Saturn line is constructed of maple and walnut (the oldest lines were made of basswood or mahogany instead of walnut). The kit is constructed of 6 plies of wood for a shell thickness of 5.1 millimeters. It shares a number of options with both the Mars and Orion line, but is not available with birdseye maple plies. Saturn kits come in a variety of lacquer and wrap finishes (including bursts, sparkles and fades) and come with the option of black or chrome hardware. The Saturn has become very popular, as the thinner hybrid shells provide a lower/warmer/darker fundamental tone than similar all-maple shells. Although they are priced as midrange drums, they are considered a fully professional kit and used by recording artists such as Chris Adler from Lamb of God, who recently switched over to the new Black Panther line of drums. During 2011 and 2012 Mapex also offered the Saturn LE (Limited Edition) and Saturn SE (Special Edition) Birch/Walnut kits. Mapex built 100 Limited Edition kits only, and a limited number of the SE kits as well. According to the Mapex site as of March 2013, the Special Edition Saturn Birch/Walnut was an extension and addition to the distinctive Saturn sound. Mapex had taken the rich sonic characteristics of walnut and combined them with the bright and articulate punch of birch. The result is a drum shell that projects a fusion of depth and clarity. The five-piece shell pack was available in Ocean Wave Fade, Moss Green, Wine Burst, or Walnut Fade over Figured Maple and is appointed with smoky black hardware. The relative rarity of the LE and SE kits is increasing their value and they are considered by some to be the finest Saturn kits ever made.
Mapex has since released the Saturn IV line in 2014 and the Saturn V line in 2015. Along with several new shell finishes, these new lines of Saturn feature a new tom mount isolation system called Soniclear The primary change from Saturn IV to Saturn V is the addition of Mapex's Soniclear Bearing Edge, introduced previously on lower lines, including MyDentity, Armory and Mars Kits. This new edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter and brings out an improved response by optimizing the relationship between head and shell.
Orion[edit]
The Orion Series is an all-maple 6.1 millimetre 7-ply setup with an outer layer of Birdseye maple as an option. It is Mapex's flagship series and is also the most versatile kit available from Mapex as each kit can only be ordered by components. No preconfigured kits are available. It is available with Chrome, Black Nickel and 24-kt. gold-plated hardware.
For the duration of 2005 the Orion's inner 'plies' were identical to the all-maple Pro-M's inner plies, the difference being the outer 'finish' ply. The Orion received Mapex's figured birdseye maple or other such exotic wood finishes, while the Pro-M received regular North American maple finish ply. With the exception of the 15th Anniversary edition Pro-M with a production run of 300 worldwide, this set was given the figured Birdseye Maple finish of the Orion in Autumn or Jade Fade.
The overall shell thicknesses for both the Orion and the early Pro-Ms of 2005 - 2006 were identical at 6.1 mm. This was the case only till early 2006 when production changed at the factory in Tianjin. All Pro-Ms received a changed ply configuration and thickness resulting in an overall shell thickness of 5.8mm, and the Orion kept its 6.1 mm shell thickness. The Orions are actually priced lower than most of their high-end market competition. The exotic burl finish is not common with other high-end drum companies at the same price point.As of early 2012 the Orion line was discontinued. At the same time a Saturn SE (Special Edition) series of Birch/Walnut was introduced. This left the Black Panther kits as the top Mapex line available.
Black Panther[edit]
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Building on the foundations of the very successful Black Panther line of snares, Mapex introduced limited editions of drumkits based on those snares. As of April 2013, four models were produced: the Blaster, the Velvetone, the Retrosonic and the Black Widow. Very recently in late 2015/early 2016, a white version of the 'Black Widow' kit called the 'White Widow' was introduced, the shell color being the only differentiating factor between the two kits.
Drumheads[edit]
Mapex kits also come with Remo drumheads. All of the drums below Saturn come with the UT series, which are made in the Remo factory in China. They were made using the same Dupont Mylar film as is used on the Remo USA Weatherking head. The difference is in the construction of the head. Whereas the US heads were made using a poured channel technique, the China heads were crimped. The aluminium hoop was folded over a steel ring that is inserted in the U-channel to hold the film in place. Starting in 2007, Saturns and Orions came with Remo Emperor heads on the toms and clear Ambassadors for the resonant heads. This was put in place to showcase the full sonic capabilities of the drums right when they are in stores.
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References[edit]
- ^https://www.facebook.com/MapexItaliaOfficial/photos/a.311031605669464/2674457162660218/
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- ^Visited 31 January 2010.Archived 15 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Visited 31 January 2010.Archived 15 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
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