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Mapa Burl/Antique Bronze ? Only for 2023!





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The PDP Concept LTD Mapa Burl Shell Pack is just as captivating up close as it is from a distance, and it's sure to turn some heads in the audience and garner a glance from the band! The seven plies of each shell are composed of 100% European maple, making them warm and resonant, and perfect for attacking those tonal sweet spots of the low and midrange. Each shell also features some of the best hardware that PDP has to offer, from the True-Pitch Tuning tension rods to the DW-proprietary suspended tom mounting system. The best part? All of your veneers and hardware stem from a special batch of limited-run finishes! This shell pack is a 1-year only limited edition, so don’t miss your chance to get your hands on this elusive beauty from Sweetwater today!





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All maple: perfect playing palate





Pure maple shell plying is a preference among many drum builders, and there’s really no wonder why! Maple defines that classic warm thump that so many drummers chase, and the PDP Concept Limited Mapa Burl Shell Pack delivers in full. It’s resonant and aggressive in attack, and it will accommodate any set of heads beautifully ? no matter how you like to customize.





Cymbals, stands, and additional hardware not included.


Stylish, functional hardware





If there’s one thing that PDP knows better than quality shell making, it’s treating those shells to some stellar hardware! A double whammy of style and functionality, you’ll find good looks around every corner like classic dual turret lugs and some incredible DW suspended tom mounts, providing deco-style design and allowing for maximum tonal extraction from each shell. And with triple-flanged hoops and True-Pitch Tuning tension rods encircling every drum, intonation trouble is a thing of the past!





Limited-edition finishes!





Each all-maple shell boasts a figured Mapa Burl exterior veneer finished in a Black Burst lacquer that you’ll only find in 2023. Trust us ? you’ll catch some eyes on every stage! As if that weren’t enough style points, this limited-edition shell pack comes adorned with antique bronze-finished hardware, resulting in an elegant and mellow aesthetic truly like no other. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to claim yours today!





PDP Concept Limited Mapa Burl 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Included shells: 8-inch x 10-inch and 9-inch x 12-inch mounted toms, 14-inch x 16-inch floor tom, and an 18-inch x 22-inch bass drum


7-ply maple shells deliver classic, warm, and thumpy tones with great attack and resonance


Dual turret lugs and DW suspended tom system promote tonal freedom for each shell


Triple-flanged hoops and True-Pitch Tuning tension rods keep intonation in check


Outfitted with PDP-branded Remo drumheads all around


Limited-edition veneer and hardware finishes on this 1-year-only shell pack