Mapex 14"x5,5" DL"The Machine" Snare
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Mapex
14"x5,5" DL"The Machine" Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
504089
Brand:
Mapex
Model:
14"x5,5" DL"The Machine" Snare
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$854.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Craig Blundell really knocked it out of the park with this one. The walnut/maple blend gives it a unique character – it’s responsive and cuts through the mix incredibly well, making it ideal for players needing a defined snare in modern and heavier genres. It’s a high-quality snare that feels fantastic and sounds even better.
Product Description
- Mapex 14"x5
- 5" DL"The Machine" Snare
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- Design Lab Series
- Craig Blundell Signature Model "The Machine
- Shell construction: 1.7 mm walnut
- 2.4 mm maple / 2.4 mm maple (total thickness 6.5 mm)
- Bearing edge: 45° SONIClear head side
- 35° SONIClear resonance head side
- Sonic Saver Hoops with Black Brushed Hardware
- Puresound E1416 14" Equalizer Series Snare - 16 snare wires
- AQUARIAN 14" Hi-Energy Snare head
- AQUARIAN 14" Classic Clear Snare Resonator Head
- Colour: SAS0 Satin Natural over Walnut
PROS
- • Walnut/Maple shell construction delivers a warm, focused, and articulate tone.
- • SonicClear/resonance bearing edges enhance projection and sensitivity.
- • Puresound E1416 strainer provides smooth, reliable, and quiet operation.
- • Craig Blundell’s signature design offers a distinctive, powerful snare voice.
CONS
- • The satin natural finish, while beautiful, can be prone to stick marks.
- • The 6.5mm shell thickness might feel a bit heavy for some players.
- • The price point positions it as a premium snare, limiting budget accessibility.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Walnut/Maple
Ply Count
3
Hoops
Sonic Saver
Strainer
Puresound E1416
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The maple addition softens the inherent dryness of walnut, offering a rounder, more versatile tone – it’s not as dry as a pure walnut snare, but retains its warmth and clarity.
The Sonic Saver hoops are a Mapex design, intended to reduce overtones and enhance head control – they’re noticeably different from generic hoops and contribute to the snare’s focused sound.
The satin finish is beautiful but does show fingerprints and stick marks more readily than a gloss finish; regular wiping with a microfiber cloth is recommended.
