“I love this snare. The PsychOctopus badge gives it a personal touch, and it has incredible presence with a huge, full-bodied sound that perfectly complements my playing style.” – Aquiles Priester
Forged from a longstanding collaboration between Mapex and progressive metal titan Aquiles Priester, the “PsychOctopus” Snare Drum delivers uncompromising, arena-ready power. This deep 14″ x 8″ snare features a dense 11-ply Maple and Padauk hybrid shell adorned with sleek Black-Brushed hardware. Built for maximum intensity, it produces a thunderous, unforgiving tone specifically engineered with the projection to cut straight through the heaviest musical mixes.
Features
- 14″ x 8″, 11mm thick Maple/Padauk Hybrid Shell: Built for pure impact, the Maple/Padauk hybrid shell unleashes a thunderous, unforgiving tone. It perfectly balances warmth and clarity with a laser-focused sound. Thanks to an extended 8″ depth and a massive 11mm thick shell, this snare cranks up the volume and power – ensuring every single stroke sounds commanding, resonant, and impossible to ignore.
- PsychOctopus Badge – Evolution of an Icon: The definitive symbol of Aquiles Priester’s intricate style has evolved. Now in a striking 3D form, the reimagined PsychOctopus brings a new dimension of depth and character to the stage, mirroring his exact musical identity.
- SONIClear™ Bearing Edge: The SONIClear™ Bearing Edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter on the shell, making better contact. The result is a stronger and deeper fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range. For the serious player, the increased head-to-edge contact increases shell vibration, allowing the sonic nuances of the hybrid shell to stand out.
Specifications
- Size – 14″ x 8″
- Shell – 11-ply Maple/Padauk (11mm)
- Finish – Gun Metal Grey
- Edges – SONIClear™ 45° Bearing Edge
- Snare Bed – 2.7mm Deep
- Hoops – Sonic Saver™ Hoops
- Hardware – Black Brushed
- Air Vents – 4
- Lug Casings – In-Line Locking B-Lugs
- Snare Wires – Puresound S1430
- Drumheads – Evans HD Dry Batter / Evans Snare Side 300 Resonant
