Saturn Evolution Birch-Walnut

First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.

Saturn Evolution Birch-Walnut

SE628XB Workhorse Birch 5-Pc Shell Pack
Configurations
Birch-Walnut Hybrid Shell
  • Exotic Aegean Fade (OE)
  • Exotic Night Forest Burst (MZ)
  • Tuscan Red Lacquer (PA)
  • Gun Metal Grey Lacquer (PG)
  • Piano Black Lacquer (PB)
  • Exotic Azure Burst Lacquer (PT)
  • Tuscan Yellow Lacquer (PM)
  • Iridium Silver Lacquer (PD)
  • Polar White Lacquer (PI)
  • Exotic Violet Burst Lacquer (PZ)
  • Brunswick Green Lacquer (PQ)
  • Exotic Sunburst Lacquer (PO)
HARDWARE: Chrome Hardware [C]

SAS (SONIClear™ Attenuation System) Finish

The Natural Satin SAS Finish brings out the beautiful character of the woods used in the drums but also allows the shell to vibrate fully due to its extremely low-mass application. Thicker finishes like high-gloss add mass to the shell and shorten sustain. Future Design Lab models may employ a thicker finish to create a more focused sound.

FEATURES

Halo Mounting System

The revolutionary new "Halo" mount featured on all Saturn Evolution toms, unlocks the freedom of full resonance. Using a lateral, unique "under lug-line" suspension system, this new groundbreaking isolation mount allows the shell the freedom to have an open, pure tone. This is done with minimal stiffness usually associated with under hoop mounting systems.

Adjustment Knob

With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to "pre-EQ" your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.

Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell

First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.

Chamber Specific Design

Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2”, and bearing edges change as the drums get larger in diameter. The combination of all of these details creates an amazing symphony in one kit, where each and every drum sounds perfect!

SPECIFICATIONS

Saturn Evolution
Mounting System Halo Mounting System
Shell Birch and Walnut Hybrid Shell
SAS 0-1 (PD, PM, PA, PG, PQ, PI, PB) Toms (8", 10"): 6-Ply, 5.8mm
Toms (12", 13", 14"), and Floor Toms (14", 16", 18"): 6-Ply, 6.5mm
Bass Drum: 8-Ply, 8.2mm
SAS 2 (MZ, OE, PO, PT, PZ) Toms (8", 10"): 7-Ply, 6.15mm
Toms (12", 13", 14"), and Floor Toms (14", 16", 18"): 7-Ply, 6.85mm
Bass Drum: 9-Ply, 8.55mm
Hardware Chrome / Black Brushed Hardware
Hoops Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops
Mapex SONIClear™ Bearing Edge: 45° on Toms, and Floor Toms
60° on Bass Drum
Air Flow Venting 2 Vent Holes on Toms and Floor Toms
4 Vent Holes on Bass Drum
Floor Tom Legs SAS Static 90 Degree Floor Tom Legs
Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Feet

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