The Mapex Armory Series Exotic 5-piece shell pack features exotic wrap finishes on top of their Mapex hybrid shell concept. Mapex has taken the popular Armory series and added beautiful veneers making this one of the most stunning looking and sounding drum kits in its price range. As in the prior Armory Series finishes the shells are a fusion of birch and maple delivering the ultimate in tonal expression. The SONIClear bearing edges allow the drum head to sit flat bringing out the best response by optimizing the relationship between the head and shell.