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Mapex MPX 14x3.5 Steel Snare Drum
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Mapex MPX 14×3.5 Steel Snare Drum

£95.00

This is the Mapex MPX 14×3.5 Steel Snare Drum from Mapex, available in the Drums category here on Just Drums. Read More below for more images and how to order for UK delivery at a great price.

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Description

The Mapex MPX 14×3.5 Steel Snare Drum is a compact, punchy side snare that delivers crisp articulation and bright, cutting tone at an incredibly accessible price. With a responsive 1.0mm steel shell, chrome finish and Armory Series throwoff, it is a reliable workhorse for drummers who need a tight, focused voice for grooves, accents and creative layering. Designed to preserve the value that Mapex is known for, this MPX snare packs in high-quality features that enhance both sound and playability. Whether you are adding it to a larger kit as a secondary snare or using it as your main drum for funk, pop or tight studio work, it offers fast response, clear projection and dependable hardware that stands up to regular use. Bright, Cutting Steel Tone The 1.0mm steel shell gives this snare a lively, bright character that cuts through dense mixes with ease. Every stroke is expressed with pinpoint accuracy, from ghost notes to rimshots, making it ideal for styles where clarity and definition are essential. The natural projection of steel helps your backbeat stay present and articulate on stage and in the studio. Compact 14×3.5 Size for Tight, Snappy Response The shallow 3.5 inch depth keeps the sound tight and controlled, with a fast, snappy response that is perfect for funk, pop, hip hop and modern worship settings. It is also an excellent choice as a side snare for higher tunings and special effects, giving you an extra sonic flavour without taking up much space in your setup. Armory Series Throwoff Featuring the Mapex Armory Series throwoff, this MPX snare offers quick, comfortable and smooth snare wire engagement. Adjustments are easy and precise, so you can dial in everything from a crisp, dry snap to a more open, resonant sound with confidence during rehearsals, gigs or sessions. Low-Mass W-Lugs and Triple Flanged Hoops The W-Lug design has a smaller footprint for lower overall mass, helping the shell resonate more freely for improved tone and sensitivity. Paired with 1.5mm triple flanged hoops, the drum feels responsive under the sticks, with a familiar, open rimshot and a tuning range that is straightforward to manage. Key Features 1.0mm Steel Shell – The steel shell delivers a bright, cutting voice with excellent projection, ensuring every note is heard clearly in live and studio situations while maintaining strong dynamic response. Compact 14×3.5 Size – The shallow depth provides a tight, snappy sound with quick response, making it ideal as a main snare for crisp, modern grooves or as a versatile side snare for higher tunings and accents. Armory Series Throwoff – The smooth, reliable throwoff mechanism allows for fast on/off operation and easy tension adjustments, so you can fine tune your snare sound quickly and keep it consistent throughout your performance. W-Lugs with Chrome Hardware – Low-mass W-Lugs reduce shell contact to enhance resonance, while the chrome hardware and triple flanged hoops provide stable tuning and a clean, professional look that suits any kit. SpecificationsShell Size: 14 x 3.5 Shell Material: Steel Shell Thickness: 1.0mm Finish: Chrome Hardware Hardware Finish: Chrome Lugs: W-Lug design Hoops: 1.5mm triple flanged Throwoff: Armory Series Throwoff Bearing Edge: Standard

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Mapex

Mapex is a globally respected drum manufacturer known for combining modern design, strong build quality, and excellent value across its drum kits, snares, and hardware. The brand has built a reputation for making drums that are reliable, great sounding, and thoughtfully engineered for real-world playing.

Mapex drum kits are used across many styles, from rock and pop to metal, jazz, and fusion. Their shells are designed to deliver punch, clarity, and balanced tone, with ranges that suit beginners, advancing players, and professionals alike. Attention to shell construction, bearing edges, and finishes gives Mapex kits a clean, modern sound that works well both live and in the studio.

Alongside drums, Mapex hardware is widely praised for strength, smooth operation, and sensible design. Stands, pedals, and mounting systems are built to handle regular gigging while remaining easy to adjust and transport. For drummers looking for dependable equipment that performs above its price point, Mapex is a trusted and widely used choice.

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Drums

Drums is the main JustDrums category for core acoustic and electronic instruments, including kits, shell packs, snare drums, bass drums, toms and electronic drum kits. Compare the complete configuration, sizes, shell or pad construction, heads, hardware, module, triggers and connections according to the product type. A shell pack may need cymbals, stands, pedals and a throne, while an electronic kit may need a monitor or headphones. Use the specific child category and product specification to confirm what is included before comparing prices or sound.

Snare Drums

Snare drums provide the sharp backbeat and articulate ghost-note response at the centre of many drum kits. Compare diameter and depth, shell material, hoops, heads, snare wires, strainer, throw-off, butt plate and tuning range. Metal, wood and hybrid shells can produce different combinations of attack, body, sensitivity and projection, while depth affects the balance between response and weight. Check whether the listing includes a case, stand or replacement parts. The best choice depends on the drummer’s tuning, touch, music and the rest of the kit.

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Snare Drum

Snare Drum identifies the central backbeat drum. Compare diameter, depth, shell, hoops, heads, wires, strainer, throw-off and the included mounting or case.

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