All Saturn IV Series drum kits come with SONIClear tom suspension, SONIClear floor tom legs, low-contact bass drum claws, Memory Mark bass drum spurs, new style-badge and lug casing, an optional free-floating bass drum mount, plus some new finishes.

While holding true to the Maple/Walnut hybrid shell formula that has made Saturn a unique and respected pro-level kit, the new look and features mark a significant departure from the Saturn (and Mapex) of old. The new Saturn kits will arrive in stores beginning in March 2013.

Saturn fans now have a choice between two different editions and price points within the Saturn range: The Saturn MH Edition and The MH Exotic Edition."

About Mapex's Saturn MH Edition
The Saturn MH Edition features Mapex 6-Ply snares and toms, and 8-ply bass drums constructed of North American Maple and Walnut Hybrid shells with chrome hardware, Remo Emperor Clear Batter Drumheads, and Remo P3 Batter Bass Drumheads.

The Saturn MH Series is available in six new color finishes: Merlot Burst, Granite Sparkle, Red Strata Pearl wrap, Transparent Espresso Walnut, Red & Blue Hybrid Sparkle, and Marine Spiral wrap.

About Mapex's Saturn MH Exotic Series
The Saturn MH Exotic Series features the same specifications as the Saturn MH Series but have an outer ply of exotic wood veneer and all come standard with Black Chrome hardware, adding to the high-end look of Saturn IV.

The Saturn MH Exotic Series are available in five new lacquer finishes with pronounced figuring: Satin Black Maple Burl, Cherry Mist Rosewood Burl, Natural Ash Burl, Deep Water Ash Burl, and Transparent Ash Burl Burst.

New Mapex approach
The new features and finishes on Saturn IV are a continuation of the major R&D and Marketing direction changes for Mapex. Says Michael Robinson, KHS Director of Marketing:

"We've watched as most drum companies have tried to cut corners on their premium kits in order to hit the lower price points necessitated by the sluggish economy. Mapex has historically been priced aggressively, so we've taken the opposite approach from other brands by adding significant form and function value to our pro line while maintaining our consumer-affordable pricing."