Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse 5-Piece Drum Shell Pack (Piano Black)

The Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse 5-Piece Drum Shell Pack brings back the celebrated Birch/Walnut hybrid shell, first introduced as a special edition in 2012—now enhanced with advanced Design Lab features. Built for drummers who demand power, precision, and versatility, this shell pack delivers a Dark, Punchy, and Dry sonic signature refined for today’s stages and studios.

SAS (SONIClear Attenuation System) Finish

The Natural Satin SAS Finish brings out the beautiful character of the woods used in the drums but also allows the shell to vibrate fully due to its extremely low-mass application. Thicker finishes like high-gloss add mass to the shell and shorten sustain. Future Design Lab models may employ a thicker finish to create a more focused sound.

Halo Mounting System

The revolutionary new Halo mount featured on all Saturn Evolution toms, unlocks the freedom of full resonance. Using a lateral, unique under lug-line suspension system, this new groundbreaking isolation mount allows the shell the freedom to have an open, pure tone. This is done with minimal stiffness usually associated with under hoop mounting systems.

Adjustment Knob

With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to pre-EQ your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.

Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell

First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.

Design

Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2 inch, and bearing edges change as the drums get larger in diameter. The combination of all of these details creates an amazing symphony in one kit, where each and every drum sounds perfect!

Nodal Line Air Flow Vents

Designed with strategic vent placement to enhance shell performance. The toms and floor tom each feature two vent holes, while the bass drum includes four vents. This configuration improves airflow, resonance, and overall response, giving the drums greater projection and sensitivity.