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Mapex Armory 20" Fusion Acoustic Shell Pack in Black Onyx Burst

Mapex Armory 20″ Fusion Acoustic Shell Pack in Black Onyx Burst

£899.00

JustDrums are excited to introduce the Mapex Armory 20″ Fusion Acoustic Shell Pack in Black Onyx Burst by Drum Kits Drum Kit. Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK. Read more below.

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JustDrums are excited to introduce the Mapex Armory 20″ Fusion Acoustic Shell Pack in Black Onyx Burst by Drum Kits Drum Kit . Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK.

The Mapex Armory Series 5 Piece 20″ Fusion Shell Pack in Black Onyx Burst is a powerful, modern drum kit built around Mapex Hybrid Technology shells and premium SONIClear features. Combining birch and maple plies for a punchy yet musical voice, this compact fusion configuration delivers fast, focused tones that sit perfectly in any mix, from studio sessions to live stages.

With high gloss lacquer over striking olivewood outer veneers, upgraded Remo UC heads and the cutting-edge Tomahawk steel snare, this shell pack gives working drummers a professional sound and feel straight out of the box. Smart hardware touches such as SONIClear suspension mounts, floor tom feet and insulated bass drum claws make tuning easier, increase sustain and keep your sound consistent night after night.

Hybrid Birch/Maple Shells

At the heart of the Armory Series is Mapex Hybrid Technology, using a 6 ply birch/maple/birch construction. The birch layers provide fast attack and clarity, while the maple core adds warmth and musicality. This fusion of tonewoods gives you drums that cut through amplified bands without sounding harsh, making them ideal for rock, pop, worship and function work where you need definition and body in equal measure.

SONIClear Bearing Edges and Mounting

SONIClear bearing edges allow the drumheads to sit perfectly flat on the shell, improving contact and making tuning quicker and more predictable. Paired with SONIClear suspension mounts and floor tom feet, the shells are allowed to resonate more freely, giving you greater sustain, a wider tuning range and a more open, controlled tone at all dynamics.

Armory Tomahawk Snare Drum

This shell pack includes the Armory Tomahawk snare, a focused, cutting steel snare designed to deliver a crisp crack with plenty of body. Its bright, articulate voice excels in modern genres where backbeat definition is crucial, while still responding sensitively to ghost notes and lighter playing. It is a versatile centrepiece that complements the hybrid toms and bass drum perfectly.

Gig Ready Fusion Configuration

The 20″ fusion configuration offers a balanced, compact footprint that suits smaller stages, home studios and tight pits without sacrificing low end. The 20″ x 16″ bass drum provides a punchy, controlled thump, while the 10″ and 12″ rack toms and 14″ floor tom give you a versatile spread of pitches for fills and grooves. The included TH676 double tom holder with memory locks ensures fast, repeatable set up every time you play.

Key Features

  • M.H.T 6 Ply Birch/Maple/Birch Shells – The hybrid construction blends birch attack with maple warmth, giving you drums that project clearly while retaining a full, musical tone. This makes it easier to be heard in a band mix without overplaying, and gives engineers a sound that records cleanly with minimal effort.
  • SONIClear Bearing Edges and Suspension – SONIClear bearing edges, suspension mounts and floor tom feet improve head-to-shell contact and allow the drums to resonate more freely. The result is quicker tuning, more consistent tone across the kit and a wider usable tuning range, so you can dial in everything from tight, modern punch to deeper, vintage-inspired warmth.
  • Armory Tomahawk Snare Included – The included Tomahawk snare delivers a sharp, defined crack with plenty of cut, ideal for contemporary rock, pop and metal. Its responsive feel and strong projection mean your backbeat remains solid and present, even in louder environments.
  • High Gloss Black Onyx Burst with Olivewood Veneer – The high gloss lacquer over olivewood outer veneers gives the kit a premium, boutique appearance. The Black Onyx Burst finish looks striking under stage lights and in the studio, helping your kit stand out visually as much as it does sonically.

Specifications

Shells

  • Series: Mapex Armory
  • Shell Construction: M.H.T (Mapex Hybrid Technology)
  • Shell Plies: 6 ply
  • Shell Material: Birch/Maple/Birch
  • Bearing Edges: SONIClear

Configuration

  • Bass Drum: 20″ x 16″
  • Rack Tom 1: 10″ x 8″
  • Rack Tom 2: 12″ x 9″
  • Floor Tom: 14″ x 14″
  • Snare Drum: Armory Tomahawk
  • Tom Holder: TH676 Double Tom Holder with memory lock design

Finish

  • Outer Veneer: Olivewood
  • Finish: High Gloss Lacquer
  • Colour: Black Onyx Burst

Hardware and Features

  • Mounts: SONIClear Suspension Mounts
  • Floor Tom Feet: SONIClear Floor Tom Feet
  • Lugs: Low Mass Nutboxes
  • Bass Drum Claws: Insulated Bass Drum Claws

Heads

  • Batter Heads: Remo UC Double-ply Clear Batter head upgrade

Category

Drum Kits

Drum kits are the core of modern drumming, bringing together bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals, and hardware into a single playable instrument. A complete kit allows a drummer to cover rhythm, dynamics, and texture, forming the foundation of a band’s groove in styles ranging from rock and pop to jazz, metal, funk, and electronic-influenced music.

Drum kits come in many configurations and materials, including compact setups for small spaces, standard five-piece kits, and larger multi-tom arrangements. Shell materials such as maple, birch, mahogany, and hybrid constructions each influence tone, projection, and response. Acoustic kits are chosen for their natural feel and sound, while electronic and hybrid kits offer volume control, sound flexibility, and integration with modern music production.

Choosing a drum kit involves balancing sound, size, hardware quality, and playing style. Whether for practice, recording, or live performance, a well-matched drum kit provides consistent tuning, comfortable ergonomics, and a musical response that supports the drummer and the music they play.

Tags

Drum Kit

A drum kit brings together multiple drums and cymbals to create a single playable instrument that drives rhythm and structure in music. Each part of the kit works together to provide pulse, dynamics, accents, and movement, allowing the drummer to shape groove, timing, and energy. A well-matched drum kit supports consistent playing, clear musical expression, and the ability to adapt to different styles and performance settings.

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