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Find your Signature sound with Mapex Snares

The snare drum is the most played drum on your kit and is, therefore, one of the things that will most influence your tone. Few things set apart a drummers signature sound like a snare sound. Does your snare inspire your creativity? Deliver the sound you hear in your head? Or is it time to upgrade to a Mapex Black Panther or Armory snare?

The Black Panther and Armory ranges of snare drums are built with professionals in mind, with the Armory series focusing on budget quality, and the Black Panther series representing the highest end of the Mapex snare drum range.

Let’s take a look at what these snares have to offer.

Mapex Black Panther Snares

The Mapex Black Panther range of premium quality snares leave no performance on the table. A combination of the highest quality materials, construction and quality control means that throughout the range, the Mapex Black Panther Snares are a true premium offering.

The range uses Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops. These bridge the gap between flanged hoops and die-cast hoops, giving you a unique playing profile. Sonic Saver hoops are produced using a proprietary shaping process that creates a profile that reduces wear and tear to both sticks and hands while enhancing the response and feel of every rim shot.

Brand New for 2021

In 2021 Mapex have introduced 3 new snare drums to the Black Panther range.

The Atomizer

A classic and timeless Aluminum sound captures every articulate nuance with a precise subtlety.

14″ x 6.5″ – 2mm Sealed Aluminium Snare

The Persuader

A hammered brass shell dispenses a formidable burst into the music with undeniable punch..

14″ x 6.5″ – Hammered Brass Snare

The Predator

A copper shell produces a profound and weighty fundamental roaring with mid-low range tone.

14″ x 6″ – 2mm Seamed Copper Snare

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Mapex Armory Snares

The Armory range is focused on high quality, bang-for-buck performance. For drummers who need a reasonably priced tool to get the job done well, this is the range for you. There are five drums in the Mapex Armory range, giving drummers the perfect opportunity to build up a sonic arsenal of sounds to suit any need. Each snare in the range is distinctive in both sound and looks, and the series offers both metal and wood models.

The wood models, like The Exterminator, feature the SONIClear™ bearing edges, while the metal models feature the same bearing edge found on the Black Panther series of snares.

The Sabre

The Armory Sabre features a hybrid shell that delivers a sharp pop with every note. The blend of the two wood types for the shell allows for piercing attacks but has a good deal of warmth and body as well, so don’t take this drum for a one trick pony.

 14″ x 5.5″ – Maple/Walnut Snare

The Exterminator

This drum is all about mass impact. With a Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell. The Exterminator has a broad spread and a powerful attack guaranteed to cut through even the densest of mixes.

14″ x 6.5″ – Birch/Walnut Snare

The Daisycutter

With its 1mm hammered steel shell the Daisy Cutter is a cannon that will rattle the walls. It’s a high caliber drum that can be heard for miles around with its explosive sound.

 6.5″ x 14″ – Hammered Steel Snare

The Tomahawk

Made with a 1mm stainless steel shell, The Tomahawk has penetrating accuracy and long range projection. The focused power of its rimshot is is clear, tight, and loud.

14″ x 5.5″ – Stainless Steel Snare

The Dillinger

Fast, Articulate and Responsive, the Dillinger will handle the most intense of musical assaults. The 8 – ply Maple Shell will open up with just a flick of the finger.

 14″ x 5.5″  – 8-ply Maple Snare

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