Detail 01
Six-ply maple shell, 5.8mm thick
Forms the drum's 14-inch-deep shell.
Product detailSKU #1500000401690
MapexQuantum Mark II Series Gloss Black Bass Drum 16 in.
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Part of Mapex's Quantum Mark II marching line, this 16-inch bass drum pairs a 14-inch-deep, six-ply maple shell with 2.4mm birch reinforcement rings and aluminum alloy hoops. The SONIClear bearing edge is built into those rings so the head sits flatter against the shell. Size-specific air vents are used for focused tone and reduced sustain. External eyebolts let an ensemble adjust drum height without taking off the heads, useful when setting the drum to the player.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching-ensemble setups needing drum-height adjustment without removing the installed drumheads.
- Players who need a 16-inch marching bass drum with a fixed 14-inch shell depth.
- Ensemble use where focused tone and attenuated sustain are desired.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a shell depth other than the fixed 14 inches.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.4mm birch reinforcement edge rings with SONIClear bearing edge
The bearing-edge design lets the drumhead lie flatter against the shell.
Detail 03
Size-specific air vents
Provide a consistent focused tone with attenuated sustain.
Detail 04
Externally adjustable eyebolts
Allow height changes without removing the drumheads.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the fixed 14-inch shell depth suits the player's setup.
- 02The drum is fitted with Remo UM Smooth White heads carrying the Mapex logo.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the drum height be adjusted without removing the heads?
Yes. Its externally adjustable eyebolts allow height adjustment without taking the drumheads off.
02What shell does the 16-inch Quantum Mark II bass drum use?
It has a 14-inch-deep, six-ply maple shell that is 5.8mm thick, with 2.4mm birch reinforcement edge rings.
03What hoops and finish does it have?
It uses aluminum alloy hoops, a gloss black body finish, and gloss chrome hardware.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Shell
- 6-ply maple
- Body Finish
- Gloss black
- Finish
- Gloss black
- Type
- Marching bass drum
- Hardware
- Gloss chrome finish
1 detailsSize & weight
- Shell Depth
- 14 inch
3 detailsOther
- Level
- Advanced
- Rims Hoops
- Aluminum alloy hoops
- Heads
- Remo UM Smooth White with Mapex logo
