MAPEX DRUMS SPONSORS GREG BISSONETTE CLINICS

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Posted 2003-10-24

Mapex Drums recently sponsored a series of free drum clinics with legendary drummer and Mapex endorsing artist Greg Bissonette. The clinics took place last month in conjunction with Mapex retailers throughout the United States. A special clinic and performance given at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA on September 16th was also included as part of the itinerary.

During the seminars, Bissonette demonstrated and explained his drumming techniques, discussed his illustrious career and offered advice on the qualities to look for in a drum kit. Bissonette, a Mapex endorsing artist since 1997, plays a Mapex Orion Classic drum kit.

The clinics took place throughout September starting at Mozingo Music in St. Louis, MO on September 6th. From there, Bissonette traveled to Strings & Things in Memphis, TN (Sept. 13), the Drum Center of Lexington, KY (Sept. 17), Willis Drum Center in Florence, KY (Sept. 18) and, finally, Scott’s Drum Center in Lafayette, LA (Sept. 20).

Bissonette has performed with Joe Satriani, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Don Henley, Tania Maria, Brian Wilson and many others. Bissonette also played on Santana’s Grammy winning album Supernatural and played on “El Farol” which won the Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental of the Year” in 2000. Bissonette recently completed a Spring Tour with Ringo Starr, calling it “one of the greatest experience of my life.”

Considered by many drummers to be one of the most outstanding drum clinicians in the world, Bissonette gives up to 50 clinics each year. “Greg’s clinics are truly inspiring for drummers at all levels,” said Mapex Marketing and Artist Relations Director Jeff Ivester. “He’s a great showman, and an absolutely amazing drummer. Audiences are always thrilled at his events.”

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Combining proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing, Mapex Drums creates the highest quality, most versatile products available to drummers today—from entry-level students to legendary professionals.

Every Mapex drum is designed and crafted to produce a full-bodied, well-balanced sound that is complemented by the beauty of Mapex’s durable wrapped, wax and lacquer finishes. From the groundbreaking style of Gregg Bissonette and the steady rhythm lines of Jim Donovan to the rich groove of Herlin Riley, Mapex’s diverse roster of artists are actively involved in testing new designs and their real-world input drive R&D.

Mapex Drums backs their products with the most comprehensive product warranty in the industry. All drum shells come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Hoops and finishes carry a limited warranty of one year and all Mapex parts and hardware come with an unprecedented five-year limited warranty.

Mapex Drums is part of the KHS Musical Instrument family of companies, one of the largest producers of musical instruments in the world, making Mapex one of the only drum manufacturing companies with complete control over every aspect of production—from raw materials to finished drums and hardware. The KHS manufacturing facility is one of the most modern in China and is certified as ISO 9001:2001 compliant—the world’s benchmark for manufacturing excellence.

Mapex USA, Inc. is located at 118 Wheeler St., LaVergne, TN 37086. The telephone number is: 615.793.2050. The fax number is: 615.793.2070. The web address is www.mapexdrums.com.

MAPEX DRUMS SPONSORS GREG BISSONETTE CLINICS

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