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Mapex Black Panther Shadow Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Natural

6.5" x 14" Birch/Walnut Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops - Natural
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Mapex Black Panther Shadow Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Natural
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The Darkest Voice in the Black Panther Snare Line

With a decadent hybrid shell of punchy birch and dark walnut, the Mapex Black Panther Shadow snare is able to enrich your musical projects with untold levels of depth and expression. At lower tunings, the 6.5" x 14" Shadow bellows to life with a visceral growl that sounds great under mics. Crank it up, and the Shadow barks — and with the best wood snares in your collection. Flanged Sonic Saver hoops on SONIClear bearing edges maximize the Shadow’s tone and tuning range. And thanks to its extra-wide snare beds and cylinder-drive dual-adjustment throw off, the hybrid Shadow can be dialed in for precision sensitivity. A richly figured rosewood veneer rounds out this one-of-a-kind snare. Looking for a Black Panther snare with a naturally deep, dark tone? You’ll find this and more in the Mapex Black Panther Shadow snare drum from Sweetwater.

Mapex Black Panther Shadow 14" Snare Drum Features:

  • Size: 6.5" x 14"
  • The darkest voice in the Black Panther lineup
  • Hybrid 7-ply birch/walnut shell
  • Breathtaking rosewood veneer
  • Limitless depth and expression — a key ingredient in getting a fat snare sound
  • 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 Coated batter head

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Black Panther Shadow Snare
  • Drum Depth: 6.5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Birch/Walnut Hybrid
  • Shell Construction: 7-ply
  • Hoops: Sonic Saver Triple-flanged
  • Lugs: 10 x Classic Lugs
  • Color: Rosewood Veneer
  • Finish: Chrome-plated Hardware
  • Heads: Mapex by Remo USA
  • Additional Features: Cylinder-drive/Dual-adjustment Throw-off
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BPNBW4650CXN

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Sounds professional
I was so happy when my snare got here and I opened the box. Its beautiful. I tuned it up in a jiffy and it sounded warm and full with a wet sounding snare. You can play it open or with a single moon gel and the snare is super adjustable so you can get that tight snare sound or a more loose sound that really fattens up the sound. The snare beds allow multiple tunings and tensions to be adjusted giving the user a wide variety voices. This snare sounded good right away compared to my other professional nickel over brass snare which required a lot of work to get a good sound. The Mapex has Walnut and birch which gives a warm dark sound perfect for jazz, Funk, Rock. It can do it all. I won't be buying another snare……………at least not for awhile!
Music background: The Best
Serious depth
Been working off of this snare for a few years now and it has been wonderful. Caught it on a good sale and I couldn't pass it up. A lot of use in a church gigging environment. It is a solid well built piece that is as gorgeous as the picture shows.

The sound has a lot of depth and is perfect when you want your snare to have some deep punch to it. I would recommend this one to the rock, blues, and funk crowd. I've also used it for some softer playing (jazz, folk, and brushes). With some good control it really shines.

The snare throw off might be my favorite thing about it. Perfectly glides on or off when you need it. The only thing I would recommend is some dampening to fit your personal taste to control the unique ring it has. Which is nice to decide how much you want.

If this one is on your short list, I say get it. It is super unique and won my heart over snares way more expensive.
Music background: Professional percussionist, Music Educator
Money well spent!
This drum sounds absolutely wonderful. Once again, I'm impressed with Mapex snare drums. After buying a Wasp (which fit the bill when no other could), I also bought a Predator (copper). I own several high-end snares and these Mapex snares just blow me away. The Shadow has a really fat, punchy sound, but also has an amazing crack. I highly recommend if you're looking for a slightly different voice. I look forward to my next Mapex snare. Excellent quality at an affordable price.
Music background: Professional