Black Panther THE PANTHER 14" x 5" Seamless Solid Steel Snare Drum

Brand New

After a decade of success, Mapex ushers in a new era of Black Panther by introducing a new lineup of fourteen snare drum models, each with its own distinctive personality. Working closely with our drum design team, a panel of international Mapex artists shared its advice and expertise on everything from shell materials and functionality, to sizes to aesthetics. The result is a collection of unique Black Panther Snare Drums that look fantastic and sound even better. Each drum features hand built and hand finished Black Panther shells and completely redesigned hardware.

Brand New for 2010, comes the new range of Black Panthers! This is the NEW Solid Seamless Steel model, leading the way for the new Black Panther range. The ultimate Black Panther Snare Drum features a sensitive feel, big volume and a warmer sound than you would ever expect from a metal drum.

BPST450SLN Features:

3mm solid steel seamless shell (2mm seamless steel c&c formed shell with 1mm seamless steel c&c formed sound control ring)
14" x 5" Shell
6:4 Bearing edge
Sonic Saver Hoops
Cylinder Drive Strainer
All New Throw-off
Premium Snare Wire
Heads by REMO

The new Black Panthers feature an incredibly smooth piston-style throw-off that requires minimal effort to operate. The adjustment dial employs “micro-lock” technology that provides a silent, yet tactile “click” as it’s turned, allowing precise tension control.

The drums’ newly designed hardware contributes significantly to the presentation and the performance of the instruments. Mapex’s new “Sonic Saver” hoops bridge the gap between flanged and die cast hoops. The unique shaping process creates a rounded profile at the top of the hoop that reduces wear and tear to both sticks, hands and wrists, while dramatically enhancing the feel and response of every rimshot.