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    Local music store gave me a nice discount to go with them on this deal. It's a six piece Mapex Armory. I can't give the exact price I got it for, but it's lower than Swee****er, Musicians Friend, and Guitar Center.

    I did look at a used kit that Ricardo has, but couldn't pass up this deal on a brand new kit. Wife wanted me to get new as well.

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    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    Beautiful finish. The males armory are solid drums.

    swee****er
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    Beautiful kit!! Congratulations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrumWhipper View Post
    Local music store gave me a nice discount to go with them on this deal. It's a six piece Mapex Armory. I can't give the exact price I got it for, but it's lower than Swee****er, Musicians Friend, and Guitar Center.

    I did look at a used kit that Ricardo has, but couldn't pass up this deal on a brand new kit. Wife wanted me to get new as well.

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    Nice go'in Whip! If I didn't have my Saturn V, I would snag the Armory kit in a second! Great 'Bang for the buck' kit out there for sure! I love the aqua blue one! Beautiful kit!
    Last edited by drummerMD; 03-12-2018 at 07:07 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by drummerMD View Post
    Nice go'in Whip! If I didn't have my Saturn V, I would snag the Armory kit in a second! Great 'Bang for the buck' kit out there for sure! I love the aqua blue one! Beautiful kit!
    I was trying to remember the finish I like, ultramarine?

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    Congrats on the new kit!

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    Are you getting black hardware, too? That really sets off the finish. I like it with the brass of the cymbals as contrast. All in all a very cool look. I know Rick will be disappointed but happy for you, too. Bitter Sweet(water.)
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    I will be using my current hardware. I just got the shell pack.
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    As far as drum sizes, I was able to get the 22X18 kick, 10X8, 12X9, 14X14, 16X16 toms, and 14X5.5 snare. Birch/Maple/Birch shells on the toms and kick.
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    Awesome looking kit, congrats!
    Gretsch USA Custom 22x18, 12x9, 13x10, 14x14, 16x16, 14x5.5 Rosewood Zildjian 14" New Beats, Zildjian 20" A Medium Ride, Sabian 18" Paragon Crash, Zildjian 16" Medium Thin Crash Tama Iron Cobra Single Pedal

    Pearl Masters Studio Birch (MBX) 22x16, 10x10, 12x10, 13x11, 16x16, 14x6.5 in White Mist. Zildjian A Custom Hats, Sabian 22 AA with Rivets, Stagg 20" Ghengis Ride, Dream Contact Crashes 16" & 17" Pearl P2002B Double Bass Pedal

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    that's a beauty!!!

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    Beautiful kit, congrats!

    Acoustic Kits:
    Ludwig Maple 3ply White Cortex 4 pc
    Rukus Mod Orange Club 4 pc
    DW Design 6 pc
    Tama Silverstar Limited Edition Mirage 5 pc
    Tama Superstar 5 pc
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    Gretsch Catalina Ash 4 pc

    Slingerland 7 pc

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bish View Post
    I know Rick will be disappointed but happy for you, too. Bitter Sweet(water.)
    I'm sure it is a nice kit.
    What can you say ?..................certain people prefer certain brands.

    Quote Originally Posted by DrumWhipper View Post
    Birch/Maple/Birch shells on the toms and kick.
    Sounds kinda like Ludwig Epic.........................kinda identical.
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    Nice kit and good sizes. Congrats.

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    Sounds kinda like Ludwig Epic.........................kinda identical.
    Ludwigs probably better re sale too, but you never know

    all the best...

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    I picked up some Evans EC2 batter and G1 resonate heads for it today. I've seen some say they like the stock heads that come on it, but I always try to change my heads out when I can.
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    I too, Whip. I just got a new Crush kit recently and whenever I got a new kit in the past I always have new heads ready on standby. I got EC2's also for my Crush kit. . . . . .good heads! I think that was a good choice for your Armory set.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrumWhipper View Post
    I picked up some Evans EC2 batter and G1 resonate heads for it today. I've seen some say they like the stock heads that come on it, but I always try to change my heads out when I can.
    I'm not always in agreement with this. When you spend big dollars you get the best heads. Most of my TAMA kits came with Evans G2 clear heads but with the TAMA logo on them. Not all brands do this but I would think the higher end kits would accommodate. I could be wrong. I'm also pretty sure most DW owners keep the factory heads on for a while.
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    Mine is coming with Remo UT heads with the Mapex stamp. I've never played these, but have seen reviews saying they are very thin.
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    Quote Originally Posted by DrumWhipper View Post
    Mine is coming with Remo UT heads with the Mapex stamp. I've never played these, but have seen reviews saying they are very thin.
    Yeah, I see your point. lol
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    I don’t think the Remo UT heads are that bad. I think it’s mostly that they’re a clear single ply. That’s just not the sound most of us are looking for.
    -Brian

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    My 9 year old asked me today if he can use the kit I currently have to continue to learn on. I believe I'm going to let him, but will strip it down to one rack tom and a floor tom until he is proficient.
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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    Quote Originally Posted by N2Bluz View Post
    I don’t think the Remo UT heads are that bad. I think it’s mostly that they’re a clear single ply. That’s just not the sound most of us are looking for.
    Kinda like playing on a snare side head. Canny sound.

    all the best...

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    Quote Originally Posted by kay-gee View Post
    Kinda like playing on a snare side head. Canny sound.

    all the best...
    I like the analogy

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    Mapex has confirmed my new kit will be here Thursday!
    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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