Mapex Snares
All Mapex products are hand built and hand assembled by the artisans at its wholly owned factory. The people at Mapex have earned a distiguished reputation for designing, engineering and building the highest quality acoustic drums. In fact, Mapex is one of the only companies of it's kind to have earned ISO9001 certification - the world's standard for manufacturing excellence.
Building the highest quality product initially depends on the expertise of those that select the raw materials - in perticular, the wood. This is why the Mapex proffessional Wood Grading Team selects only the finest raw materials to build its drums. Premium grade hardwoods like Maple, Walnut, Birch and Basswood are hand-selected from worldwide sources and are then sonically matched by skilled acoustical experts to ensure that every drum that Mapex produces carries with it the signature tonal and resonant properties that define the distinctive Mapex sound.
Mapex not only wants you to sound your best, you need to look great too. That's why on all of it's painted drums, Mapex finish experts hand apply an eight-coat, hand rubbed, high gloss lacquer to each component. Mapex finishes are durable, easy to maintain and will make you the envy of your drumming community.
Mapex Black Panther Maple
Whatever your style, the Black Panther Maple snares deliver warm, rich sounds and the versatility of being the ideal drum for both live and studio use.
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Mapex Black Panther Walnut
With its new high-gloss "Brown Sugar Burst" finish, the Black Panther Walnut Series is more beautiful than ever and it still enjoys the same rich and saturating sonic advantages that it has always had.
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Mapex Black Panther Cherry
With tone that's slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than Maple, the Black Panther Cherry Series is distinctive in both its sound and its looks, The high gloss natural finished drums are appointed with 24K Gold lugs and hoops for an extra touch of luxury.
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Mapex Black Panther Brass
If you're looking for a dark, deep sound at any tuning, then the Black Panther brass snare is the drum for you. Built using 1.2mm pure Brass, the shell is more delicate than steel. High tuning produces distinct overtones, while a mid-range tuning produces a sound that' s dry and controlled. Low tuning produces a deep "punch" that you feel as clearly as you hear.
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Mapex Black Panther Hammered Shell
The carefully hammered shells of the Black Panther Hammered snare drums create an unevenly walled acoustic chamber, much like the multi-faceted surfaces of better recording studios. When combined with easy-to-use throw-offs, nylon washers and low-mass lugs, the result is a drum that gives the player unmatched harmonics and superior articulation. Choose between the brightness of steel, the depth of brass or the richness of phosphor bronze.
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Mapex Black Panther Premium Steel
Growling: The steel version of the Black Panther snare is the loudest Mapex metal shell, yet it yields a wide dynamic range for soft articulation. The brightness in all of the tonal bands makes the steel Black Panther a very versatile and satisfying instrument.
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Mapex Black Panther Phosphor Bronze
Black Panther Precious Metal snare drums are made from the finest phosphor bronze. These metals are handcrafted into premium snare drums that deliver the punch players and sound engineers crave. Highly engineered throw-offs, low-mass lugs and 2.3mm Powerhoops ensure that the player is getting the best metal snare available. The Black Panther Precious Metal Snare Series offers today's player incredible versatility, reliable performance and attractive styling.
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Mapex Pro Series Steel
Featuring 1mm stainless steel shells and 2.3mm chrome Powerhoops™ these drums are a great introduction to Mapex snare drums. Remo® drum heads are used on both the batter and snare side to give a cosistant tone.
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