Mapex Saturn Evolution Rock Birch 4 Piece Shell Pack - Exotic Azure Burst Lacquer

The revolutionary Halo mount, a lateral, unique under lug-line suspension system, unlocks the freedom of full resonance and allows the drum to sing with an open, pure tone. The Adjustment Knob acts as a built-in equaliser that can slightly dampen the resonance of the shell, producing a tighter and quicker decay. Whether you prefer a dry sound for a jazz gig or a huge sound in a packed arena, the Saturn Evolution has the whole package for you.

Configurations:

• 22" x 18"
• 10" x 8"
• 12" x 9"
• 16" x 16"

Pre-loved but in immaculate condition. More details below.

Note: Hardware, cymbals, and snare drum NOT included. Shell pack only. Please contact the shop for any enquiries.

Saturn Evolution

All ranges from Mapex are available at Cariad Drum Shop.

A stunning kit, pre-loved but in excellent condition. The customer bought it for a project that didn’t take off, so the kit has only ever been played twice. No surface defects—the shell is in brilliant condition, with only minor marks on the drum heads. For any further enquiries, please get in touch with the shop.

Email Leigh at the shop for any enquiries on colours or ranges: [email protected].

The iconic Saturn Maple/Walnut hybrid shell has been appointed with Design Lab features and the SoniClear Attenuation System to deliver a fuller, rounder tone with a bright, versatile, open sound.

Dark, Punchy, Dry Sound

First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with the articulate punch of birch, delivering a dark, punchy, dry sound.

An Amazing Symphony in One Kit

Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2", and bearing edges change as the drums get larger in diameter. The combination of all these details creates an amazing symphony in one kit, where each and every drum sounds perfect.

Brings Out the Beautiful Character of the Wood

The Natural Satin SAS Finish brings out the beautiful character of the woods used in the drums while also allowing the shell to vibrate fully due to its extremely low-mass application. Thicker finishes like high-gloss add mass to the shell and shorten sustain. Future Design Lab models may employ a thicker finish to create a more focused sound.

Halo Mounting System

The revolutionary new Halo mount, featured on all Saturn Evolution toms, unlocks the freedom of full resonance. Using a lateral, unique under lug-line suspension system, this groundbreaking isolation mount allows the shell the freedom to produce an open, pure tone. This is achieved with minimal stiffness, usually associated with under-hoop mounting systems.

Adjustment Knob

With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to pre-EQ your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.