Sound Pure's Take

Much like a lot of the Mapex Black Panther series, this snare drum is a workhorse drum for not a lot of money. Part of a limited edition of 50 drums, this drum features a maple shell with walnut reinforcing rings and die-cast hoops. The maple shell provides a nice clean note while the die-cast hoops and reinforcing add a little focus. Tuned high, this drum delivers a serious crack and tuned low, it delivers a smooth lush note. Depending on your favorite head combination, you can expect a variety of sonic possibilities wrapped up in a beautiful package.

From Mapex

The Mapex Special Edition Black Panther Snare Drum features a maple shell with an elm exterior ply. It is built with 4-ply 3.4mm walnut sound rings in the top and bottom of the shell for a rounder, darker tone.


The snare drum's natural gloss lacquer finish is accented with all black chrome hardware including die-cast hoops, lugs, and snare throw-off.

Mapex Elm Burl Snare Drum Features:

  • 6.1mm maple with Elm exterior shell
  • Black-chrome die-cast hoops
  • Black-chrome lugs
  • Black-chrome snare throw off & butt plate
  • 20-strand snare wire
  • Remo Ambassador drumheads (coated batter and hazy resonate)
  • Natural gloss lacquer finish
  • Black Panther badge

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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