Our thoughts: This snare comes from one of our own. This was Luke's first snare and he's passing on the good tones as he pursues other sounds. Firstly, this snare is LOUD. It cuts through pretty much anything and in the best way. In our experience, Mapex often produce snare drums that punch above their price range and this is no exception. For the low-mid range price you get a snare drum that competes with snare drums in the mid-high range. The bearing edges lend to easy tuning and clear fundamentals. The overtones are complex and welcoming. When tuned high, a lot of depth is maintained, resulting in a powerful attack, big punch, and unique resonance that is easily dampened if you wish to tighten up the sound.

She's a weapon. Be kind to Luke and take good care of her.

Type: Snare Drums
Manufacturer: Mapex
Series: Armory
Model: Daisy Cutter
Size: 14" Diameter / 6.5" Depth
Weight: 4350g
Shell: Hammered steel
Current Setup:
Remo Coated Emperor (Top)
Aquarian Classic Clear Snare Side (Bottom)
Puresound 20 Strand Snare Wires
Well suited to: Rock, Metal, Funk, Punk, Alternative

From Mapex: 

With its 1mm hammered steel shell. The Daisy Cutter is a cannon that will rattle the walls. It's a high caliber drum that can be heard for miles around with its explosive sound.

• The High Polished Hammered Steel shell is a stunning look and loud, warm, complex sound.
• The SONIClear™ Bearing Edge (standard on all Armory wood shell models) allows all drumheads to sit flat and tune effortlessly and respond with a stronger fundamental pitch.
• The precision tooled solid steel Armory Tube Lugs deliver greater tuning accuracy and shell stability while giving the drum an elegant yet modern appearance.