MAPEX RELEASES HORIZON LACQUER LIMITED EDITION DRUM SETS

MT. JULIET, TN, JUNE 16, 2010 – Mapex announced the release of a limited edition Birch/Basswood version
of its immensely popular Horizon drum kit. Each 6-piece set features one of two
beautiful transparent lacquered finishes and stunning black hardware. All drum
sets come with a free 8-inch add-on tom, complete with mounting hardware.

“The Horizon Series offers a unique blend of advanced features
and classic sounding shells that are unmatched for its price,” explained Joe
Hibbs, Mapex Product and Artist Manager. “The free tom included with the
Horizon Limited Edition adds to that value by literally offering more bang for
the buck.”

The Horizon Limited Edition set comes with a 22 x 18 bass drum,
the free 8 x 7 tom, as well as 10 x 8 and 12 x 9 mounted toms, a 16 x 16 floor
tom and a 14 x 5.5 snare drum. The set also comes with a full complement of
Mapex 500 Series Hardware, including a snare stand, cymbal stand, boom stand,
hi-hat stand and bass drum pedal.

The Birch/Basswood mixed shell gives a rich, controlled sound
for maximum versatility in any setting. The Horizon Limited Edition is
available in two high-gloss lacquer finishes: Transparent Cherry Red
[HZB6295BCY] and Transparent Midnight Black [HZB6295BMB]. List price for the
6-piece set is $1,249.