Best Mapex 12"x5,5" DL Warbird Snare Drum Alternatives

Based on 3 reviews

Purpose of this snare drum is being the second on my setup. But man; this is my main snare now. Build quality amazing, looking perfect with "black wax" finish. And the mag throw-off is perfect. Such a perfect quality product with amazing price. Pros: - amazing tone for 12" (even medium tuning) - gorgeous looking plus matching almost every color or finish - DW mag throw-off - stock heads are very durable - amazingly sensitive Cons: - don't liked the snares, they feel cheap - not comfortable with low tuning

Based on 1 reviews

I've only just received this drum and upon opening the box I was exited to behold such a good looking instrument. On choosing it from the website I was only looking at price so when I discovered that it looks really nice as well as being affordable a smile came upon my face. The sound quality is excellent for my needs giving a military sound which is ideal for my very English folk style music utilising paradiddle techniques quite heavily. The drum comes with a lovely tuning key which I was not expecting, so that was another bonus. My Pearl FCP-1250 Snare Drum BK arrived perfectly tuned and ready to play. I am very happy with my new snare drum.

Based on 6 reviews

Honestly, this snare has no business being as good as it is for what they're charging for it. Like I said in the title: This. Thing. CRACKS. Granted, you have to put in a little time tuning it up and situating the heads (or replacing them), but once you've got it dialed in, get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. I started out by putting this up on my practice kit to sort of break it in, but I was immediately caught by how powerful the rimshots rang out. They genuinely weren't joking by calling this thing "mighty". Positives: Unparalleled sound quality for price point, solid hardware, built-in mount for easy side-snare option Negatives: Stock heads beaten up quite quickly, tuning may not hold long-term, finish on shell not very scratch-resistant, side-mount may get in...