ALL NEW FOR 2020! Mapex have released their best ever Saturn, now with revolutionary Black Panther Design Lab features.
As well as the classic Maple/Walnut hybrid shells, SONIClear bearing edges and the SONIClear tom suspension system these ALL NEW Saturns are now kitted out with Nodal Line Air Flow Venting, Low Density Isolation Gaskets and the SAS Static 90deg Floor Tom Leg and Sonic Pedestal Foot. All of these new features were originally devised for the ground-breaking Mapex Black Panther Design Lab kits.
The new Chamber Specific-Nodal Line Air Flow Venting technology ensures that the Saturn Series bass drums and toms are allocated unique air hole placement for each drum. These vents are positioned strategically in alignment with the drum lugs to prevent interference with the shell’s overall resonance.
The Isolation Gaskets and the all new Floor Tom Leg also provide further resonance and tonal clarity from these amazing drums.
Configuration:
- 22x18in Bass Drum
- 10x8in Tom
- 12x9in Tom
- 14x14in Floor Tom
- 16x16in Floor Tom
- 2x TH800 SONIClear Tom Holders
Specifications:
- Shell Material: Maple/Walnut – 6 ply
- Bearing Edges: SONIClear
- Tom Suspension: SONIClear
- Hoops: Triple Flanged, 2.3mm Power Hoops
- Air Vents: Chamber Specific Nodal Line
- Floor Tom Legs: SAS Static 90deg
- Floor Tom Feet: Sonic Pedestal
- Hardware: Chrome
Finish: Scarlet Fade
*Please Note: Shell pack only – snare, hardware and cymbals are not included.
Kevin Mooney –
This kit changes everything. When Mapex first combined maple and walnut they basically created the perfect tone.
This kit has bottom end punch across every drum size, and equally has the clarity to sit in any mix. It is easy to tune, and the Mapex mounting system creates a lovely open sound that you can control if needed with tuning rather than dampening. It records beautifully, and live it will sit in any situation. Stick two ply heads on for punch and volume, or single ply heads for openness and warmth.
I’ve yet to hear a kit for less than twice the cost of this that comes close. I’ll never part with mine.