Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? mapex builds some nicest drums on the market. Finish is amazing.shells are well made. I been playing drums professionally for 30 years had them all but I went for mapex. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? The finish is hand done and is flawless. Hardware is well thought out mapex is only drum company that makes there own hardware. Sound How is the tone? I own the birch love the sound. I changed the heads to remo clear emperores. For the meridian price range I dont think you will a better drum. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Great finish great sound. I had ludwig yamaha pearl pacific this drums are superior. The price will not empty your pocket. Mapex keep up the good work Value Was this item an overall good value? Best drum by far in its price range. Appearance Appearance Hand done finishes. I have saphfire fade. I get alot of compliments on the finish.