The snare stand offers easy and secure snare drum placement allowing you to achieve the most comfortable playing position possible.

Once you’re performance ready the super compact sizes of this kit will mean it’s really easy to transport your drums to your gig. Offering a stylish, professional appearance, the sleek shining red finish of the kit will make sure you always look as good as you sound. In case you’re wondering, the cymbals are “no brand”. I assume that they’ve been specifically made for the Mapex Tornado. However, I still really dig the 14” hi-hat cymbal they included. It sounds fine to my ears (maybe professional drummers would disagree). When evaluating the Mapex Tornado III, it’s essential to consider its value for money. This drum kit offers an excellent balance between price and performance, making it a great choice for beginners and young drummers who are just starting their musical journey. While more experienced players might eventually outgrow its capabilities, the Tornado III remains an ideal stepping stone towards more advanced drum kits. Mapex started in 1996, when KHS Music Group founded the company Mapex Inc.. The company's headquarter is in Mt Juliet, TN (USA). The official German office is company M&T - Division of Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg (D).All the stands have double braced legs to ensure a secure and stable set up that will stay firmly in place no matter how hard you hit. Mapex only grants a 2 year(s) warranty on its products but with the 3-Year Thomann Warranty you are covered for a further one year.

Mapex created the Tornado series to provide new drummers with the opportunity to have a high-quality full drum kit at an affordable price. Fitted with shining chrome lugs and hoops that perfectly complements the striking blue finish, this drum kit will turn heads as well as grab ears. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. For a compact, great sounding drum kit with stable hardware and sizzling cymbals, buy the Mapex Tornado 18” Fusion Blue Drum Kit today from PMT Online!

What's Included?

Mapex have taken care of everything for you by including a set of 14” hi-hats and a 16” crash / ride cymbal to ensure you’re good to go straight away. The hi-hat stand and bass drum pedal provide a responsive playing feel to help make sure you play comfortably. The same quality control and attention to detail that Mapex apply to their high end kits is applied to their budget Tornado range; they are even made in the same factory! This has resulted in a range of great quality drum kits priced at a level that beginners can afford. We are happy to recommend it as a beginner drum kit that won’t fall to pieces on you a couple of months down the line.

Produced in Mapex's manufacturing facility, the Mapex Tornado receives the same quality approval given to the company's high-end series. Forever leading the way in drum innovation, you can count on a Mapex drum kit in any musical environment. Ahead of your long and illustrious drumming journey, the Mapex Tornado is the perfect first step. Includes: Adorned with chrome lugs and hoops that perfectly complement the burgundy finish, this drum kit is a head turner as much as it is an ear grabber. USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.The 14” hi-hats add a crisp top end tone while the 16” crash cymbal delivers a shimmering sizzle of bright sound perfect for accenting your playing and finishing off those big drum fills. The Mapex Tornado is the perfect kit for the budding drummers. Manufacturing excellence and hand selected basswood provides a kit that sounds great, looks great and will last for years to come. The small 18” x 16” bass drum delivers a super punchy bottom end tone for a sound with lots of impact. Hour delivery slot with DPD as standard when you give us your mobile number! You can reschedule, cancel and confirm parcel deliveries direct from your mobile.

Add to that the standard sized 14” snare drum for crisp, snappy tone and you have a well-rounded drum kit that’s ready to play whichever music style you prefer.Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. Full Description View Full Description Mapex Tornado III 20" Fusion Drum Kit A perfect drumming introduction Often likened to maple and mahogany because of its similar sound characteristics, basswood delivers top end tone at a great low price. Drummers often liken basswood to more expensive woods like maple and mahogany because of their similar sound characteristics. According to the store I bought it from though (Long & McQuade), the shells are made of 9-ply poplar. It’s more likely because basswood is even softer than poplar. However, they’re both pretty soft woods which means they’re more fragile.