Mapex 'Versatus' 14" x 6.5" Russ Miller Signature Snare

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Estimated delivery to you: 14th - 18th November

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Key Features

The Versatus - part of Mapex's new Black Panther snare drum range
7-ply maple and mahogany shell offers excellent projection
4-ply sound reinforcement ring provides cutting rimshot tones
Cylinder-drive strainer ensures smooth operation with precise control
Includes a signed picture book

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Mapex 'Versatus' 14" x 6.5" Russ Miller Signature Snare Overview

The Mapex 'Versatus' 14'' x 6.5'' Russ Miller Signature Snare is constructed from a 7-ply, 8.55mm maple and mahogany shell, providing exceptional durability and a tone that leads the mix. Maple offers further projection while offering a wider tuning range and more attack to the sound. The mahogany builds on this, providing a fat tone that sounds exceptional when tuned low. The Versatus is also fitted with a 4-ply maple sound reinforcement ring on the top of the snare drum to provide cutting rimshots.

Versatus - a Latin term for versatile. With a great balance of power and finesse, the Versatus possesses sensitivity for bushes, articulation for light sticking, and control for big back beats. The lugs are staggered across the shell to provide an extremely wide tuning range, allowing you to find the perfect tone in any style.

Product Ref: 170668

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About Russ Miller

The Versatus snare drum is a signature snare drum from Russ Miller, a legendary session drummer who has played with over 50 international artists, as well as working on a range of TV shows and movies. Russ Miller is renowned in the drummer world as a legend, and he been repeatedly voted in the top 5 sessions drummers in the world by Modern Drummer magazine.

Cutting tones for any mix

The Versatus features a 4-ply maple sound reinforcement ring at the top of the snare, underneath the batter head. This creates an 11-ply shell at the batter point, creating exceptional projection for rimshots, as well as drying up overtones and overring on small notes.

Mapex's Black Panther Series

Drums born of only the finest craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail make it into Mapex's elite Black Panther range. These are drums that sound as impressive as they look. With custom Mapex features such as the SONIClear bearing edges and Sonic Saver hoops, the Black Panther drums are a formidable force for both the studio and the stage.

SONIClear Bearing Edges

Mapex's unique bearing edge technology ensures better contact between drum head and shell. This increased head-to-shell contact improves shell vibration and allows for greater resonance, as well as easier tuning. The sonic nuances of your snare strikes and rolls will sound better than ever.

Sonic Saver hoops

An exclusive Black Panther component, Mapex's Sonic Saver counterhoops further focus the snare's overall sound with their unique profile - also reducing wear and tear on sticks while dramatically enhancing its response.

The Sonic Saver hoops also offer increased durability whilst providing an enhanced response and feel of every rimshot. The hoops also have significantly decreased weight, perfect for achieving a natural percussive sound with much greater resonance.

Premium components

The Mapex Black Panther Versatus features an all-new cylinder-drive strainer which uses a self-lubricating bearing to ensure smooth operation, while providing precise control of the snare tension. Extra venting helps dry the resonance of the drum and effects the ''feel'' due to air release.

With Remo drumheads for a sharp and accurate response, the Black Panther Snare is ideal for a range of drumming styles and genres. A nice touch is that you get Russ' personal choice of snare wires and drum head fitted as standard so it's like you took the snare out of the hands of the man himself!

Specifications

Diameter: 14''
Depth: 6.5''
Shell Construction: 7-ply, 8.5mm
Shell Material: Maple and Mahogany
Sound: Versatile, Articulate, Controlled
Reinforcement Ring: 4-ply Maple
Strainer: Cylinder-Drive Strainer
Bearing Edge: SONIClear
Hoop: Sonic Saver
Snare Wires: Puresound 16-Strand Custom Series
Batter Head: Batter Rounded & Reinforced 45°
Snare Side Head: Rounded 35°
Finish: SAS2 Peach Burl Burst
Product Code: BPDLMH4650LPW

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