Mapex Black Panther Equinox 14"x5" - Transparent Black SAS

Product Description

Mapex Black Panther Equinox is a maple snare drum (14"x5") with a hand-built shell and professional-grade chrome hardware. The hard, all-maple shell and reinforcement rings give this drum a clear, bright tone with strong presence, while the construction handles everything from the subtlest ghost notes to full-volume hits.

• 6-ply (6mm) maple shell with 4-ply (4mm) maple reinforcement rings
• SONIClear Bearing Edge for stable tuning and an expanded tuning range
• Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand stainless steel wires
• Cylinder-Drive Strainer and Butt-End Adjuster with self-lubricating bearing and micro-lock adjustment
• Classic single-flanged chrome-plated copper alloy hoops with claws

Tone and Playing Feel

The harder all-maple shell and edge reinforcement rings raise the frequency response in the 1-3 kHz range, giving this drum a clear and bright tone that cuts through larger ensembles and horn bands. The construction provides the controlled articulation needed to hear the subtlest ghost notes, while opening up to a bright and open presence at full volume.

The SONIClear Bearing Edge (45° on the batter side, 35° on the snare side, both with ⅜" rounded back-cuts) is standard on all Black Panther Design Lab shells. It allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell, resulting in a clearer fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range. The snare beds are tapered, 2.7mm deep and 5.5" wide.

Construction and Hardware

The hoops are chrome-plated copper alloy, single-flanged with claws, combining classic looks with modern execution. The drum features dual air vents and a Transparent Black SAS finish. The snare wires are Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand stainless steel coils with copper end-plates, medium-gauged and evenly spaced for a balanced relationship between snare response and shell sound. The Cylinder-Drive Strainer and Butt-End Adjuster use a self-lubricating bearing for smooth operation, and the adjustment dial features micro-lock technology for precise control that prevents the snare wires from loosening during play.

The drum ships with a Remo Fiberskyn 3 Diplomat batter head and a Remo Clear Ambassador snare side head.

Who It's For

A great snare for players who want a bright, clear tone that carries well in a full band, while still offering the control and sensitivity needed for the softest dynamic nuances.

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