Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Drum 14"x5" Equinox

The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Equinox 14x5" is a distinctive drum engineered using the famous “Concept Hybrid” approach to sound design, shell composition and drum construction to make a snare suitable for professional live and studio players.

These snare drums are equipped with Puresound Custom Series 16-strand wires that feature medium-gauge wire with evenly spaced standard coils, thereby providing an even balance between snare response and shell sound. The Cylinder-Drive Strainer and Butt-End Adjuster use a self-lubricating bearing to ensure a smooth operation. The adjustment dial employs “micro-lock” technology that provides precise control and prevents the snare wires from loosening during play.

The Equinox model features a North American Maple shell with reinforcement rings and the classic styling of single-flanged hoops. This makes the Equinox snare evoke musical traditions and modern execution with controlled articulation for hearing the most subtle ghost notes with a bright and open presence at full volume. 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 to cut through the mix.

The SONIClear Bearing Edge is standard on all Black Panther Design Lab Shells. This edge allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell, thereby resulting in a clearer fundamental pitch, consistent tuning and an expanded tuning range. The Natural Satin SONIClear Attenuation System (SAS) Finish is specially deployed to emphasise the beautiful character of the woods but allowing the shell to vibrate fully.

The main features of the Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Equinox 14x5" include:

• Size: 14” x 5”
• Shell: 6-Ply Maple (Dual Air Vents)
• Shell Thickness: 6mm (4-Ply 4mm Maple Reinforcement Rings)
• Edges: 45° SONIClear Batter; 35° SONIClear Resonant (Both with 3/8” Rounded Back-Cuts)
• Snare Bed: Tapered (2.7mm x 5.5”)
• Hoops: Copper Alloy Single-Flange with 10x Hoop Claws Per Side
• Hoop Finish: High-Gloss Chrome
• Lug Casings: Black Panther Single-Screw (Staggered)
• Snare Wires: Puresound Custom Series 16-strand Stainless Steel Coils with Copper End Plates
• Batter Head: Remo Fiberskyn 3 Diplomat
• Resonant Head: Remo Clear Ambassador
• Finish: Ebony Satin SAS (SONIClear Attenuation System)