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Budget-friendly Auxiliary Snare





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Courtesy of Mapex and Sweetwater, beginners and drummers on a budget now have access to a compact auxiliary snare made from a real maple/poplar hybrid-ply snare shell. This MPX Maple/Poplar Side Snare from Mapex perfectly pairs both woods for a sturdy 7.2mm shell construction, showcasing the classic warmth and attack of maple with the fullness and durability of poplar. Drummers of all stripes and genres can benefit from implementing a side snare that sounds this good within their current kit configuration, for unique accenting, spatial convenience, complex rhythmic patterns, and more. Mapex has shaved this drum with the same high-standard SONIClear Bearing Edges as their flagship models, providing optimal shell-to-head vibration transfer for strikes that sing, not stiffen. Complete with a Remo UX batter to boot, the MPX Maple/Poplar Side Snare is ready to rock when you are!





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How about hardware?





The MPX Maple/Poplar Side Snare boasts 1.3mm triple-flanged hoops that help keep the drum lightweight and offer a more forgiving edge so you can get the most life out of your sticks. Its 6-lug design still offers plenty of potential tuning range for its compact size, while the integrated mounting bracket allows for tactile setup anywhere you need it. The MPX also comes equipped with a fast-acting Armory Series throw off for easy tuning of the shell when the moment calls. For local gigs, jam sessions, and rehearsal rooms, you can count on this side snare to get the job done!





The Mapex MPX Series: sound design within reach





Drumming shouldn’t just be a dream ? make it a reality! Mapex has devised the MPX Series of drums as a means for beginner drummers and players with financial constraints to get their hands on a quality shell. But don’t be fooled by the attractive price! Factoring in quality sound design and hardware engineered to help you sound your best and develop your playing, Mapex’s MPX snare represents an attainable solution for drummers of all backgrounds and playing styles. The MPX Series is a great way to get drumming right away, and Sweetwater couldn’t be happier to welcome it to the family.





Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Side Snare Drum Features:


Priced to meet the constraints of any drummer’s budget


Ideal auxiliary snare for higher-pitched accents within your kit


Excellent for small gigs, jams, rehearsals, and personal practice spaces


7.2mm maple/poplar hybrid shell provides classic warmth, great attack, full tone, and durable construction


SONIClear bearing edges supply optimal vibrational transfer to drumhead


1.3mm triple-flanged hoops are lightweight and go easy on your drumsticks


6-lug design provides an impressive tuning range for its size


Armory Series throw off is quick and allows for easy tuning at a moment’s notice


Included mounting bracket allows for easy integration into your kit


Comes outfitted with a quality Remo UX batter head