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Mapex Black Panther Brass Metallion Snare Drum - 14 x 5.5-inch - Brushed Used

5.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.2mm Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops

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Gold Standard of the Black Panther Snare Line

The Mapex Black Panther Metallion is the very embodiment of the modern brass snare. From sensitive snare work in the studio to delivering a formidable rimshot onstage, this snare hits all the right notes. The Metallion snare features a 1.2mm brass shell that is slightly undersized to allow the batter and snare-side heads full freedom of movement under any condition. This means whether you're cranking up for modern metal or padding down for Texas blues, the Black Panther Metallion is going to give you a memorable performance. Mapex considers this snare to be the gold standard of the modern Black Panther collection. So whether you're stocking up your snare stash or looking for a single snare that can handle it all, the Metallion means major value. Flanged Sonic Saver hoops on rolled metal SONIClear bearing edges maximize the Metallion's tone, warmth, and tuning range. And with its extra-wide snare beds and cylinder-drive dual-adjustment throw off, the Mapex Black Panther Metallion brass snare drum from Sweetwater can be dialed in for precision sensitivity.

Mapex Black Panther Metallion 14-inch Brass Snare Drum Features:

  • Size: 5.5 inches x 14 inches
  • The gold standard of the Black Panther snare collection
  • Potent 1.2mm brass shell
  • A must-have for stage and studio
  • Suits modern metal to Texas blues
  • Extra-wide snare beds enhance sensitivity
  • SONIClear bearing edges maximize tone and tuning range
  • Triple-flanged Sonic Saver hoops help deliver a powerful rimshot and fat backbeat
  • Cylinder-drive dual-adjustment throw off for quiet tenoring and precise snare tensioning
  • Mapex-branded Remo Ambassador X Coated batter head

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 5.5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Brass
  • Shell Construction: 1.2mm
  • Hoops: Triple-flanged Sonic Saver
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Brushed
  • Heads: Mapex by Remo USA
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BPNBR4551CN

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Um...this drum is amazing

I was not expecting to like this drum as much as I do.

As I've navigated the brass snare drum options available, I've owned and played dozens. I love brass drums and own many; some costing over a grand. They're what I want to hear when I play or listen to music.

To be clear, I'm not saying this is a better drum than the mythical Black Beauty...but I do like it more. They're not the same animal, but they are close-ish specs-wise.

Before the flamethrowers are lit and at the ready, I've played and owned different BBs over the years and I prefer this drum's tone, the throwoff, the hoops, and the two way strainer.

I also like the price.

Mapex killed it with this snare.

It has the perfect amount of ring, the overtones are very musical, the hoops give it a definite presence when doing rim shots, cross sticks sound almost like samples, I could go on, but suffice it to say, it's a versatile drum.

Features-wise, you're getting a lot for your dollar.

This is a must-own snare, just like the Black Beauty, but less than half the price.

Get one and you'll see!
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