Mapex Chris Adler Signature Snare - prototype

This is a Chris Adler fan dream pack. Just after the birth of my son, my then wife worked out a deal with Chris himself to obtain a prototype of his yet unreleased Warbird snare. The picture included here is him signing it before sending it off. While they’re signed to me, if desired I’m happy to include the two transcription books with cds he sent me as well. I will also include the case shown as well as an autographed stick from both Megadeth and LOG. Snare is in perfect condition and if I didn’t need it to pay for a divorce and custody battle from the very same wife I’d never let go of this. 

SONICLEAR™ BEARING EDGE
Allowing 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.

SONIC SAVER™ HOOPS
The inward flange and extra weight of the Sonic Saver hoops help to focus and control the sound of the drums. The projection is more "down" than "out" and will provide more of a "vintage" or closed tone.

SAS(SONICLEAR™ ATTENUATION SYSTEM) FINISH
Based on the proprietary SONIClear™ Attenuation System (SAS) sonic effect scale developed through the Mapex Design Lab. From SAS 0 to 3, the selection on the finishes giving the snare drum a distinctive sound by the individual artist.

MASTER TUNE LUG™
The elegant design of the Black Panther lug has been revised by the Design Lab to form the new Master Tune Lug. The first truly “Locking Tube Lug”, the Master Tune Lug utilizes a small body for the least amount of metal-to-wood contact. A Design Lab-exclusive pressured locking mechanism is outfitted on every lug to keep the drum in tune, show after show.

AIR FLOW VENTING
The venting is key to the feel and the overall resonance of the shells. Through painstaking testing, each Chamber Specific approach has led to a formula of multiple vent holes in BP Design Lab snare drums. These air flow vents are placed at the *Nodal line with the lugs, so as to not affect the resonance of the shells.

* “Nodal” positioning. ©Noble and Cooley Drum Company
SPECIFICATIONS

Size 12" x 5.5"
Shell 6-Ply Walnut/Maple (5.1mm)
Finish SAS0 Satin Natural Walnut
Edges 45˚SONIClear™ Batter Side, 35˚SONIClear™ Snare Side
Snare Bed 2.3mm Deep x 3.5” Width
Air Vents 3 (Triangle)
Hoops Sonic Saver™ Hoops with Black Brushed Finish
Lug Casings In-Line Locking I-Lug
Throw-Off Trick GS007
Snare Wires Puresound P1216
Drumheads EVANS Power Center Reverse Dot Batter / 300 Snare Side