Mapex Falcon Drum Hardware Review

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Mapex are massively underrated, I think they are the best value drums on the market ( in the U.K. that is)

[@eastbaymauiboy]

FYI to anyone looking at the Mapex Falcon boom stands... the quick set cymbal holders are all plastic and the threading inside strips and they stop working. I know because I have two of them. I don't really mind much, because otherwise the stands are great, and I use the Tama quick sets. I have them on all my other cymbal stands so it doesn't really bother me and they work great, even though they're also plastic ... yeah, I don't know, better design I guess, they're very popular

[@danielmorales6151]

about the Metal it’s good for snare stands and cymbal stands if it’s an armory one but the pedals suck

[@danielmorales6151]

EastBay MauiBoy yeah they suck

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

Hardware is something that's overlooked a lot, but is key for a drummer.

[@Hannibu]

For sure. Hardware has to be reliable. The worst and last thing you want during a gig is a malfunction. Good hardware prevents you from this situation. It is not a bad idea to spend some bucks on good quality stuff - the Falcon Series is definitely one of those.

[@rigorhead01]

I'm very impressed by this Mapex hardware!

[@andyham6094]

I'm waiting for the day nick says at ONE SINGLE CON for anythinggggg. Obviously he works for sweetwater and is trying to sell the product but that also makes these reviews only half honest which is only the positive and good features and the compliments he gives all different kinds of gear. But out of all the kits and pedals and hardware and snares he has reviewed, I know there are things he didn't like about certain things or the way something sounds or feels. But he doesn't mention any con or negative thing which I think is important for the consumer to know. But all that said I do think sweetwater makes the highest quality and best sounding drum review videos. I just think there's nothing wrong with pointing certain things out that aren't up to par. Cause every gear isn't perfect for everyone.

[@larrytate1657]

Yeah or just discuss what is good for one type of player but not for another.

[@sjang816]

Andy Ham agree completely. top of the line equipment vs low priced 'budget' stuff, it's almost the same review. but like you said he can't go into negatives. they're not so much reviews but showcases. they're trying to sell product, not list pros and cons. but it doesn't paint a totally unbiased picture and sort of does an injustice to someone really wanting to find out the good and 'bad'. but also most things are subjective. I see both sides but I'd like to see one review where nick says 'i really don't like this strainer/throw-off, it's not conveniently placed, etc. but nick is still the best, I'd rather watch a completely biased nick video than others that list pros and cons. even if all kick drums are boomy, 'beefy' and punchy. I'll stop rambling now.

[@davidstoleson792]

It's less of a review and more of a demonstration.

[@dilankarun9172]

He didn't look convinced during the NFuzd demo with the company rep/developer. No surprise the price dropped from $1600 to $600 after a year.

[@michaelanderson2881]

Maybe he just doesn't bother reviewing stuff he doesn't like.

[@thunderfan77]

I've used the same Falcon double pedal and hi hat stand for a couple years and absolutely love them. By far the best I've ever played and one of the best drum investments I've ever made. Plus they go nice with my older Saturn Series kit. Nick, thanks for finally giving the hardware some love! Looking forward to more hardware videos.

[@larrytate1657]

You have the double or single kick pedal?

[@thunderfan77]

Larry Tate double

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Brian Daniels sweet

[@St_Mindless]

I got the double pedal the other day. So much smoother than my 310 speed cobra. So much adjustment

[@robertharding8394]

I got them to had pearl demons and I like these better getting the hi hat to

[@TC-lk2ev]

Man the old mapex stuff looked so much better than their new stuff. That snare looks so nice.

[@andyham6094]

Man y'all need to review the Tama star series hardware

[@carltiltonjr.371]

Nick D'Virgilio if it weren't for you doing these videos, I wouldn't have enjoyed a lot of different products from different manufacturers in the percussion world. I use to be a "Brand Snob" however Not Any More! Thank you. BTW: Mapex is very underrated. #JustSaying

[@jamesadams7131]

He forgot to add that the toe piece is adjustable on the foot board also. Very nice pedal!!!

[@rokker101]

I have the falcon hi hat and double pedal and they are brilliant!

[@aristotle5698]

What’s cool is that he used to endorse Mapex

[@eastonotsae]

I've never been able to take my Hi Hat stand pedal off easily 😂

[@teacher5376]

Great stand 's .good pedals. And videos, in 4 k....sharp image 's.sounds sweet's....good recording....numbers one ....super tools .gears.and .....all the best....new 's !!!!

[@danielgranados1471]

4:45 That is actually John Stainer.

[@kevinbothwell8425]

I’ve never had more critical pieces fail me in such close proximity (time wise) than on a mapex falcon pedal. Their stuff is BRILLIANTLY designed, and unbelievably cheaply made. I’d steer clear. Go with tama, dw, pearl. It’s a shame, because the falcon pedal was arguably the best feeling pedal I ever owned. Just wasn’t reliable at all.

[@hoozerob]

What exactly happened with yours, because mine has been serving me well since they began marketing these?

[@kevinbothwell8425]

@@hoozerob well it should be noted that I play five nights per week, four hours per gig, sometimes more than one gig per day. So I probably was putting waaaaaay more ware and tear on that thing than most people would. But to answer your question, beaters broke, chain broke, spring broke, hinges gave out, almost everything that could break on the thing, broke on the thing haha. Switched to a dw 9000, and am currently on a set of speed cobras. Love em!

[@hoozerob]

@@kevinbothwell8425 Well, good luck with whatever you use. As long as you keep busy, and it seems that you are! ;)

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Mapex hardware is in my top 3 of best hardware, behind DW and Pearl

[@AMDpc067]

CR7TheGunner disagree, dw cymbal stands are not smooth and sexy like the mapex, dfw stands are bulky and each segmented adjustable section is square. Mapex all the way

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Jesse Morin I understand your point, and I agree. Also, DW's high end hardware is SUPER heavy. The (high end) Mapex Falcon hardware is really light.

[@paradigmshiftz7]

I have 2 Falcon Boom stands and the Falcon hi hat stand btw

[@chayesson]

Awesome stuff Nick 😁 Which Black Panther snare is that ?

[@nickreza641]

looks like to be the mapex brass cat, fantastic snare drum

[@rendyonline]

The badge on it suggests it being an earlier generation (possibly discontinued) of Black Panther - I'm guessing it's a walnut... Later versions has silver and "slimmer" looking badge.

[@JohnNugroho]

could it be velvetone?

[@rendyonline]

Yohanes Adi Nugroho even before that generation

[@aleistermeowley6817]

@@rendyonline It is indeed a Deep Forest Walnut snare - I have this exact same one.

[@edmerashleyortizcruz9722]

Great Mapex Hardware, i definitely love mapex hardware

[@JordanKingDrums]

Guys... the cymbal tilter DOES NOT come off the stand.. don't try it.. you'll just lose a bunch of pieces lol

[@eastbaymauiboy]

JordanKingDrums Funny visual. :-) Thanks for the heads up. I found a couple of those boom stands in brand new condition for half price off good old Craigslist

[@ramm8196]

The lock doors still come off... Mine flies off when I'm playing and I hit the cymbol

[@elliottperroni4912]

I have the boom stand it’s great but the plastic quick release keeps coming off

[@emilioparedes7466]

Nick, what is that BP snare? Sounds great! I bought a shell pack of Armory series, and I'm looking for black panther's series snare... TKS!

[@adamhitsthings]

Looks very similar to my 14x5.5 BP Deep Forest but its hard to tell.

[@Grit489]

Two words , Tama hardware !

[@larrytate1657]

Speed cobra or iron cobra??

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Larry Tate iron cobra for rock, speed cobra for metal imo. I got s speed cobra

[@hydrin2002]

Bummed they discontinued the titan series.

[@Abandoned978]

Think you could do something with the SJC foundation series hardware?

[@MatthewVlossak]

I love the Foundation hardware! It's comparable to these brands like DW, but a fraction of the cost. Yet, the quality is equal, if not better than the competition!

[@skaterman0094]

My pedal doesn’t fold on the hi hat stand when i unscrew the back of it

[@paulysci925]

Tama star and tama classic series hardware are the kings I own dw ultra light and 9000 but eventually want to swap for tama for thed adjustments the only thing dw wins on is airlift

[@benblackburn2693]

Are these pedals convertible from right handed set up to left handed set up

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Ben. This pedal is not able to be converted. However, they do make a left handed version if that is what you are after. Thanks for your interest! Mike Wuchter, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1789

[@krustydelara26]

E A DURABILIDADE DO PEDAL DUPLO MAPEX FALCON É BOA?ALQUEM USA MUITO A ANOS?

[@germangismondi944]

Mapex better every time

[@SuperLoffe]

Real nice hihat stand but how heigh does it go? I play my hats really high because of my length.

[@danbohner7788]

SuperLoffe it goes pretty high and comes with a longer rod as well

[@pete8211]

That cymbal stand is insane when you can get two well-built stands of the same material from PDP for $60

[@candelariocardenasjr]

BS! Pdps don't have those features. I have pdp hardware

[@killswitchthegamer696]

On tama silver star

[@danielmorales6151]

The quick release is stupid. It comes off when you play

[@skylerpearce4073]

If you’re a Dave Grohl drummer 😂

[@killswitchthegamer696]

Do a giveaway