Mapex AR504S-UM - ARMORY 5 SHELLS FUSION 20 ULTRAMARINE (WITHOUT HARDWARE)
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Armory series is designed as a modern and versatile drum set, intended to deliver "stage-level" performance in an accessible and robust format. The Fusion version emphasizes reduced dimensions to facilitate placement in tight spaces, while maintaining strong projection and great sonic adaptability.
Who This Drum Set Is For
This Armory Fusion is aimed at intermediate and advanced drummers seeking a reliable acoustic kit for rehearsals and gigs, as well as musicians looking for an agile setup for cramped stages. Its balance makes it an excellent candidate for modern jazz, pop, funk, fusion, and "club" contexts where precision and volume control are as important as impact.
Features and Innovations
The SonicClear bearing edges promote consistent contact between the head and shell, improving tuning and sound stability even at moderate volumes. The SonicClear tom suspension system reduces shell stress to enhance resonance and openness, while the SonicClear floor tom legs provide better stability without unnecessarily choking the sustain. The Powerhoop 2.3 mm hoops reinforce tuning stability and playing feel, particularly useful in live settings.
Sound Characteristics
The Birch/Maple/Birch construction combines precise and articulate attack (birch) with a touch of warmth and roundness (maple). The result: a sound that easily "cuts" through the mix, with good definition of ghost notes and natural projection, ideal for transitioning from soft playing to more pronounced accents.
The 20 x 16 bass drum delivers a quick, controlled punch, highly appreciated in small venues, while retaining body. The 14 x 5.5 steel snare offers brightness, sharpness, and excellent presence, perfect for rimshots and a well-defined backbeat.
Technical specifications
| Woods | Birch/Maple/Birch |
Questions frequently asked
Mapex Armory Fusion 20 Ultramarine: what are the dimensions of the setup?
The setup includes a 20 x 16 inch bass drum and a 14 x 5.5 inch steel snare drum. This Fusion format is designed to facilitate installation in tight spaces.
What woods are used for the shells of this drum kit?
The shells combine birch, maple, and birch. Birch provides a defined attack, while maple adds warmth to the sound. This construction promotes good clarity in the mix.
Does the 20 x 16 bass drum provide controlled playability?
Thanks to its 20 x 16 inch dimensions, the bass drum delivers a quick, controlled punch with body.
What sound character does the 14 x 5.5 steel snare drum offer?
The 14 x 5.5 inch steel snare produces a bright and cutting sound. Its presence suits rimshots and a defined backbeat.
What features enhance the tuning of the toms?
The SonicClear system combines bearing edges and tom suspension to ensure consistent contact with the drumheads. The 2.3 mm Powerhoop hoops reinforce tuning stability.
