The Richness of Maple, the Crack of Walnut
If you're looking for a snare with a little more bite than pure maple, consider the Mapex Armory Sabre snare drum. This firecracker blends seven plies of maple and walnut for a rich, organic tone with real penetrating potential. The Sabre's low end is exceptionally full, thanks to SONIClear bearing edges that widen the usable tuning range and 2.3mm Mapex Power Hoops on top and bottom. Sleek Armory Tube lugs and a smooth-action vertical throw off complete the package.
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SONIClear bearing edges unlock this snare's full potential
Place a drumhead on your current snare. Notice the rocking? The drag when you spin it? That's proof that your bearing edges are robbing your drum of tone and tuning capability. Mapex's SONIClear bearing edges seat heads so perfectly that they can be hand-tensioned and still produce a pure tone. This widens the tuning range for players who like a deeper snare while producing a more musical pitch across the board.
Mapex Armory snare drums come in flavors for all tastes
With five wood and metal snare drums to choose from, the Mapex Armory collection has something for every player. Rock and metal players will most likely find their match in the steel Tomahawk or Daisy Cutter snares. Drummers looking for a more organic texture can choose from blends of maple, walnut, and birch in the Exterminator, Sabre, and Dillinger snare drums. Whatever your preference, Sweetwater can confirm that every snare in this line complements the raw, focused energy of Mapex Armory drums.
Mapex Armory Sabre 14" Snare Drum Features:
- 7-ply maple/walnut shell blends the best of two worlds
- Rich, organic tone
- Lively response
- Full low end
- Sensitive dynamics
- 2.3mm Power Hoops deliver a chunky attack
- SONIClear bearing edges maximize tone and tuning range
- Stainless-steel snare wires with brass end plates are snappy and accurate
- Armory Tube lugs provide a stylish look and high tuning accuracy
- Vertical throw off works fast and smooth
- Stock Remo Ambassador batter head enables great tone out of the box
