Mapex Saturn VI Studioease 22" 5 Piece Acoustic Shell Pack in Marine Teal

The Mapex Saturn VI Studioease shell pack in Marine Te delivers the classic Saturn hybrid tone in a versatile, gig-ready configuration. With a powerful 22 inch bass drum, responsive 10 and 12 inch rack toms, and thunderous 14 and 16 inch floor toms, this kit is built for drummers who need expressive, resonant sound that works just as well in the studio as it does on stage. Advanced features like SONIClear bearing edges, optimised venting and innovative hardware make tuning easier, enhance projection and let the shells sing with clarity.

At the heart of the Saturn VI is its hybrid maple and walnut shell construction, a combination that has made the series a go-to choice for players across genres. The maple provides warmth and musicality, while the walnut adds focus, low-end depth and definition. Paired with Mapexs SONIClear technology and carefully engineered hardware, the result is a kit that feels alive under the sticks, responds to every dynamic, and sits beautifully in any mix.

The Studioease configuration is designed to cover a huge range of musical situations without feeling oversized. The 22 x 18 inch bass drum offers plenty of punch and low-end weight, while the 10 x 8 and 12 x 9 inch rack toms deliver articulate attack and smooth, singing sustain. The 14 x 14 and 16 x 16 inch floor toms provide a wide, musical spread for fills and grooves, with enough body to handle rock, fusion, pop, worship and more.

Mapex have refined every contact point on the Saturn VI to help the drums resonate more freely. From the SONIClear tom holders and suspension system to the Sonic Pedestal floor tom feet and SAS Static 90 degree legs, the hardware is designed to support the shells rather than choke them. Combined with Air Flow venting for improved response and projection, the kit feels open, controlled and incredibly easy to dial in, whatever heads or tunings you prefer.

Hybrid Maple and Walnut Shells

The Saturn VI hybrid shell blends maple and walnut plies for a sound that is both rich and controlled. Maple brings warmth, balance and musical overtones, while walnut tightens the low end and adds punch and articulation. This combination gives the kit a deep, expressive voice that works in almost any style, from subtle studio work to high-energy live playing.

SONIClear Bearing Edges

Mapexs SONIClear bearing edges are designed to let the drumhead sit flatter and make full contact with the shell. This improves tuning stability, widens the tuning range and helps the drums speak clearly at all dynamics. You spend less time fighting with lugs and more time playing, with a kit that responds consistently whether tuned low and fat or high and articulate.

Advanced Mounting and Suspension

The SONIClear tom holder and suspension system support the toms securely while allowing the shells to resonate more freely. By reducing unnecessary contact points and isolating the drums from the hardware, Mapex ensure that each tom produces maximum sustain, projection and tone. Positioning is smooth and precise, so you can set up your ideal playing ergonomics with ease.

Optimised Floor Tom Design

The Sonic Pedestal floor tom feet and SAS Static 90 degree legs are engineered to keep the floor toms stable while minimising contact with the floor. This helps preserve low-end resonance and sustain, giving the 14 and 16 inch toms a full, powerful voice that does not feel choked or boxy. The result is a more open, musical tone that fills the room and sits naturally in the mix.

• Hybrid Maple and Walnut Shell Construction - The combination of maple warmth and walnut focus delivers a deep, musical tone with enhanced low-end punch and clarity, making the kit suitable for a wide range of genres and playing environments.
• SONIClear Bearing Edges - Precisely cut bearing edges allow the heads to seat easily, improving tuning speed, stability and consistency so you can achieve your desired sound quickly and keep it locked in.
• SONIClear Tom Holder and Suspension System - The integrated mounting system securely supports the rack toms while maximising shell resonance, giving you better sustain, projection and a more open, natural drum sound.
• Sonic Pedestal Feet and SAS Static 90 Degree Legs - Specially designed floor tom hardware reduces contact with the floor and keeps the legs stable, enhancing low-end resonance and ensuring the toms speak clearly with plenty of body.

Shell Pack Configuration

• 22 x 18 inch Bass Drum
• 10 x 8 inch Rack Tom
• 12 x 9 inch Rack Tom
• 14 x 14 inch Floor Tom
• 16 x 16 inch Floor Tom
• 2 x TH800 Tom Holders

Shells

• Series: Saturn VI
• Shell Construction: Hybrid Maple/Walnut

Hardware and Mounting

• Bearing Edges: SONIClear
• Tom Mounting: SONIClear Tom Holder and Suspension System
• Floor Tom Feet: Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Foot
• Floor Tom Legs: SAS Static 90 degree Floor Tom Legs

Additional Features

• Air Flow Venting
• Finish: Marine Te