Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Drum 14"x6" Heartbreaker

The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Heartbreaker 14x6" 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 Heartbreaker model features an all-mahogany shell and reinforcement rings to blend historic snare drum tone with modern snare design. Combining the dark, rustic, and throaty sounds of rock classics, this snare drum still easily fits with today’s more organic alternative styles. The softer Mahogany shell and edge reinforcement rings of the Heartbreaker snare give significant boosts in 150-400 Hz frequency range, creating a big and full sound that occupies plenty of sonic space.

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 Heartbreaker 14x6" include:

• Size: 14” x 6”
• Shell: 8-Ply Mahogany (Dual Air Vents)
• Shell Thickness: 8mm (4-Ply 4mm Mahogany Reinforcement Rings)
• Edges: 45° SONIClear (Both with 3/8” Rounded Back-Cuts)
• Snare Bed: Tapered (2.7mm x 5.5”)
• Hoops: Sonic Saver 10-Lug
• Hoop Finish: Brushed Black-Chrome
• Lug Casings: Black Panther Single-Screw
• Lug Finish: Brushed Black-Chrome
• Snare Wires: Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand Stainless Steel Coils with Copper End Plates
• Batter Head: Remo Coated Ambassador X
• Resonant Head: Remo Clear Ambassador
• Finish: Natural Satin SAS (SONIClear Attenuation System)