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

Independent shopping perspective
The Gloss White Quantum Mark II California Cut large marching sextet brings together 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 13-, and 14-inch drums for indoor or outdoor marching applications. Thinner 6.5 mm maple/walnut-ply, mid-depth shells reduce weight, with birch reinforcing rings adding strength. Mapex pairs its SONIClear bearing edge for a warm, full resonant note with Sonic Saver hoops whose inner flange adds sound focus. It comes fitted with Remo UT heads and Gloss Chrome hardware.

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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