Detail 01
California Cut with 6.5 mm mid-depth shells
Uses thinner maple/walnut-ply shells for less weight.

Independent shopping perspective
Mapex’s Quantum Mark II California Cut large marching sextet combines 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 13-, and 14-inch drums for indoor and outdoor marching use. Its mid-depth 6.5 mm maple/walnut-ply shells are made thinner to reduce weight, while birch reinforcing rings add strength. The SONIClear bearing edge is designed for a warm, full resonant note, and Sonic Saver hoops with inner flanges bring added focus. Remo UT heads and Gloss Chrome hardware complete the Diamond Dazzle model.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Uses thinner maple/walnut-ply shells for less weight.
Detail 02
Add strength to the shells.
Detail 03
Supports the warm, full resonant tone described for this model.
Detail 04
Add focus to the sound.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The configuration is 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 14 inches.
Yes. It is intended for both indoor and outdoor marching applications.
Reference
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