Mapex Armory Shell Pack (2021) - Drummer's Review

[@michelguyfortin]

My Mapex Armory is my favourite kit.

[@drumfanatik316]

Love my Armory kit!!! Had one a few years back when they first came out. Got rid of it for some crazy reason? It wax the only kit that I really ever regretted or missed. Fast forward a few years. I said if they ever come out with a really cool color, I’m buying one again! 2021 comes, enter the Nighfall Burst!!! 😱😱😱 Absolutely,stunningly beautiful kit!!!

[@larrycooper7261]

I bought my Armory kit in 2019 and absolutely love it!

[@james12erby43]

U probably bought the one I was obsessing over. I was floored after I played one of these Armory kits in 2019. I had to play it every time I went to Guitar Center here in Vegas!

[@larrycooper7261]

@@james12erby43 I've got the five piece Rock Shell Pack in Black Dawn. It looks as good as it sounds! In fact my thumbnail photo is a picture of me and the kit.

[@litin5564]

I have an Armory kit. The bang you get for your buck is phenomenal. I love mine. These kits, I believe, will outsell the Pearl Export eventually. They’re immense.

[@theblytonian3906]

Doubt it. Pearl's price, name and reputation of the Export will continue to outsell it if primarily on price alone even if not for the lay person's predilection for name association. I like Mapex products too, and think they offer superior value for money in almost every case, although arguably not in this one. I'd buy this, but think most beginners or casual players like me will continue to buy Pearl Export or Yamaha over Mapex for a myriad of reasons which will continue to make it the proclaimed "#1 selling drum set in the world". I like these Armory kits BTW. However in terms of value? In my country with hardware pack (no cymbals) included the Armory 6 piece is pitched at an AUD$250 higher price point than Yamaha's Stage Custom Birch with (promo) bonus 14" floor tom making it too a 6 piece. One thing's for sure, great times to buy a set of drums, COVID's impact upon supply notwithstanding.

[@3L3V3NDRUMS]

I've got one too! I've got a kit with double bass! The sound is phenomenal! And the difference to the Pearl Export with double bass were only 150 bucks.

[@theblytonian3906]

@hempwickwizard The only thing "weak" about "pearls" (sic) is your nonsensical statement. 🙄😏

[@dilankarun9172]

@@theblytonian3906 hempwickwizard is correct. Nothing nonsensical. Would I say the Exports are garbage compared to the Armory or Yamaha SC's ? No. But they are clearly "Weak" plain Janes. If that's your cup of tea, so be it ! 😀

[@TomasKulakauskas]

@@theblytonian3906 but what if we maka price same for same amount of of shells same quantity of toms herdware etc .. what your call would be?

[@makskoren1728]

I own six pieces kit in desert Dune colour for about three years now. Sold the thomahawk snare and replaced it with aluminium Tama starphonic snare. Also have Chrome armory hardware. You can not go wrong with this drum kit. Great🤘

[@TrentinSolo]

New video! And about Mapex Armory no less! Been eyeing one of these for a while and the new finishes look real nice!

[@frogeater9030]

I bought the 6 piece Redwood burst. I also ordered the 8" tom to give me the 3 up 2 down that I've always wanted. Coupled with my Pork Pie Big Black Brass (BOB) snare on one side of the hats and the Tomahawk snare on the other side, I am jammin nonstop. I put Evans clear G1 for the reso heads and Evans clear G2 for the batter. A wonderful kit that has great sound.

[@georgejohnson2046]

Armory in Redwood Burst. Punching in way above their price point.

[@NikkeK]

I bought my Mapex Armory after watching your video in 2018... And now I wanna buy it again 😭😆!

[@Enigmadibs]

I have a Photon Blue first edition Armory. Fantastic kit. I must say I'm a little jealous - these colours look great

[@richeichelberg2179]

I found an Armory Photon Blue 5 pc Fusion Shell Pack in a local music store last September. I immediately put a down payment on it and picked it up the following week. It had been sitting around the store since 2018! I'm the original owner of a kit that was made in 2017 lol.

[@jamesadams7131]

These drums sound just as good as my Saturn kit does... I'm impressed.

[@juleswinnfield3958]

I’m not even in the market for drums right now. I just love watching dudes lay down phat grooves on nice kits😎

[@knowntalmbout]

A beautiful kit. Bought mine in 2017 and haven’t looked back. Mapex for the win.

[@tobiaswinter1358]

Great video! I like that you play the kit you actually review, other reviewers tend to play kick snare hats and forget about the toms.

[@cd-vq6dz]

How I wish Mapex included a matching finish snare drum for these kits.

[@totigerus]

that's the one thing that's making me wanna go with Yamaha Birch instead. The yamahas dont have virgin kicks though

[@davebags4576]

I have an armory 6 piece kit in the Rainforest burst, man does it look and sound great. I am still using the stock heads on the toms and reso side of the snare I am guessing it will sound even better with some better quality heads. Love the kit And would highly recommend to anyone who wants this style kit with a $1000 price point.

[@Agent-px8vj]

Mapex and Paiste ❤️

[@frankligonzalez1548]

So they come with stands to hold the toms

[@damnyankeefl]

I like those tom holders

[@H462-n8c]

Can you guys do a guide to tuning bass drums like you did for snare/toms?

[@drumphil1879]

Tune bot...Tune it to a C note at 66hz Krushing

[@d-rock737]

If they would have had a 24” bass drum available, then i would have already bought a set. Like the virgin bass drums and the finishes of the armory series. In the meantime, I’ve decided to go with the yamaha stage custom birch in deep blue burst. Will buy a bass drum plate in place of the tom mount. Great selection of sizes to choose from. Good vid.

[@TizzRizzler]

I would trade in my aqua for that purple in a second! So nice

[@sandrider1406]

Can you please review the TAMA Superstar Hyper Drive ? This kit punches way above its weight

[@josehenriquethomazinisalom4517]

EXCELENT VÍDEO!! FINISH HARDWARE AND GORGEOUS COLOR AND THE BEST DRUMMER IN THE WOLRD

[@sistew4]

Hey guys...great, honest reviews! Can't wait for the team to get their hands on a Tama Fat Spruce kit!

[@alejovn6621]

hermosa esa armory

[@stevenbatley8666]

Anyone know if you can buy a Jaz kit in 24 ,13,16x16.

[@stevetingley2508]

These drums look really impressive I'm curious the purple armouries Would it be possible to mount A1012 and 14 Tom With a 16 and 18" floor Tom Would it be available in these shells

[@chriswright2250]

Just bought one at GC same kit. 750.00 Brand new..❤

[@KaiOwensDrums]

I love my armory 🤙 very nice sound

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Very nice Kit!!! Thanks for the review Sir!!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@rippindrummer666]

These and the stage customs are the best drums in this pricing category

[@doublea7054]

Good sounding drums

[@neilfelgate953]

hi Guys, what mics are you using on the Toms?

[@stephenlandry9061]

Why do todays kits use small 10” Toms

[@rkaylor5769]

This is the poor man’s Sonor. I’ll stand by that statement.

[@mrtc29]

I’m poor & very happy with my armory kit 👍😂

[@WxkR]

I disagree. Sonor also has inexpensive models… and Mapex is not a “small” brand any more. This kit is at the same level in price and quality of the Pearl Decade, Tama Superstar Classic, or Sonor AQ2. The most noticeable difference? Still not big drummer names attached to the Mapex brand.

[@2002bonzo]

We'd all love to own an SQ2 or similar. Price doesn't allow.

[@2002bonzo]

Poor man's...or mabey the man who hasn't got 10k to lay out for a kit!!.

[@rkaylor5769]

@@2002bonzo I hear ya. I have a 6-pc SQ1 that cost me 5k. I know the pain.

[@Mari000]

What stock heads come on the kit?

[@St_Mindless]

Got a 7pc armory in Redwood Burst. Then I found the Saturn Evolution in Gunmetal Grey 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@kaitlynneprozan4187]

I've been looking at Pearl Exports and Tama Imperialstars, but I'm leaning towards this kit more now! The set sounds great and the purple color is awesome too!

[@dsayone]

Deffinately get this kit over those two other

[@rkaylor5769]

Always choose maple or birch over poplar. Poplar is good for practice, but it’s soft and doesn’t project as much. The QC is far superior on this kit, though Tama doesn’t slack anywhere.

[@TirthankarRoydrummer]

Should i consider mapex saturn V over these?

[@chriscarney5374]

Do you guys use a drum dial for tuning? If so I am curious of the head tensions? Thanks

[@FanaticDrummer]

As someone who owns a Starclassic W/B, its annoying that a Superstar classic rival series has better finishes than a “pro” geared kit. Honestly, I think Tama’s best finishes were the wood grains from 2005-2012. Ever since I feel like they’re taking a back seat and even Mapex has grain finishes that should be on a starclassic. For example, there are way too many Oysters in Tama’s line up which is super lame because those wraps and are in way less demand. But a wood grain based finish ALWAYS looks better. Even makes these kits look like they’re $2300

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great sounding rack toms….certainly tests more expensive kits… Very snappy snare.. You don’t need to spend the big bucks..$$

[@stefanocaroleo618]

Undoubtedly a cost-cutting measure but can't they just make this a 10 lug bass drum?

[@Deadleg]

Sound great even with stock heads. Snare is me'h...

[@EdLo.]

I miss the other guy

[@pyroeuropa]

You mean nolly?

[@blakegowan6623]

Nolly was better.

[@bohergoy]

Nolly was a natural while I feel this guy is a touch nervous.

[@dilankarun9172]

Nolly is a Bass player giving advice on Drums. And no I have no idea what Mat's back-ground is, but looks like he spends a lot of time at the Local pub. Cheer's Mat 😀

[@RianGalway193]

You're some craic hi... I'd imagine you enjoy parties? Where's Nolly these days?? #JusticeForNolly

[@jackpytleski7750]

The best bang for the buck period!!!!

[@TheDaddrummer]

The toms really sing. Nice punchy bass drum. Don't like the snare.

[@methatlovescats3602]

He rocks but to me those drums sound cheap