The M Birch, new from Mapex, gives you the sound you’ve been waiting for. The shells are made from multiple birch plies with an exterior maple veneer, giving you great tone — and a great look. The shells deliver incredible attack at the high end, a narrower mid-range and significant “punch” at the bottom end. The exterior maple ply is finished with eight coats of hand applied, transparent lacquer for a shell that looks as good as it sounds.