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Mapex 14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare

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Mapex 14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare

Mapex

14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 504076
Brand: Mapex
Model: 14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare
Category: 14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price: $911.90

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Jeff Hamilton's signature snare is a real winner. The mahogany shell produces a beautifully warm and focused tone, perfect for jazz, funk, and R&B players who want a sophisticated snare with a vintage vibe. It’s a high-end snare that really delivers a professional feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Mapex 14"x06" DL "The Maximus" Snare
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 06
  • Design Lab Series
  • Jeff Hamilton Signature Model "The Maximus"
  • Shell construction: 2.4 mm mahogany / 1.7 mm mahogany / 2.4 mm x2 mahogany (total thickness 8.9 mm)
  • High gloss lacquered shell
  • 45° SONIClear head side
  • 35° SONIClear head side
  • Sonic Saver Hoops with Black Brushed Hardware
  • Canopus CPSL-14DR (Vintage) snare wires
  • Remo Fiberskyn batter head / Hazy resonator head
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Mahogany shell construction delivers a warm, resonant, and controlled tone.
  • • The layered shell design provides complexity and a unique sonic character.
  • • Canopus CPSL-14DR wires offer exceptional sensitivity and a vintage-inspired crack.
  • • Sonic Saver hoops minimize overtone interference for a cleaner, focused sound.
CONS
  • • The high gloss lacquer finish might be prone to stick marks and fingerprints.
  • • The 8.9mm shell thickness may lack the ultimate projection needed for very loud stages.
  • • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for budget-conscious drummers.

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 6 in
Shell Material Mahogany
Ply Count 5
Hoops Sonic Saver
Strainer Mapex Pro-Matic
Weight Approximately 1.6 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a unique blend of warmth and projection thanks to the layered shell design, setting it apart from more straightforward mahogany models; the CPSL wires also contribute to its distinct vintage character.
The high gloss finish is beautiful, but requires care – expect stick marks and consider a protective wrap for heavy touring to prevent cosmetic wear.
It’s leaning towards resonant, with a controlled warmth; the mahogany construction and CPSL wires provide a pleasing crack and sustain without being overly boomy.

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