Introducing the Mapex Black Panther “Wraith” snare drum; Periphery’s Matt Halpern’s signature snare drum. This snare has extra air vents which help to project sound and make this an incredibly loud, yet very responsive snare.
The drum has a double adjustable snare so that you can fine tune the snare and get it just right. The head was chosen by Matt and comes with a hand-signed postcard. Tonally this is a great snare for anyone in the metal and Djent scene who wants a loud and snappy drum tone.
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Bone-dry, winter-sharp; the ghost notes whisper while the backbeat wails. This drum will haunt you from beyond the gig.
FEATURES:
- The 1.2mm brass shell is perfect for all styles of playing and produces warm, dry tones at all volumes.
- The 6” depth is perfect for tuning to low pitches for that fat , open sound and as well as tuning high so those ear-splitting rim shots.
- The 9 vents let the drum breathe and helps increase the response and the articulation.
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14″ x 6″
1.2mm Brass
Traditional 45°
Sound: Warm, Open, Explosive,
Satin Black Brass Finish
Chrome Hardware
Black Panther Stainless Steel Snare Wires
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“I really wanted the name to be relevant to the drum. The word wraith is most commonly relevant to a ghost, or a ghost like presence. I’ve always been really keen as a drummer to use a lot of sensitivity and dynamics to play a lot of ghost notes. So in that regard, it is a very direct translation to how I play.” – Matt Harpern
More about Matt
It was after college when Matt began touring extensively with a few different bands. He eventually joined the instrumental band, Animals as Leaders. After performing with them throughout 2009, Matt had the opportunity to join the progressive metal band Periphery, and he’s been with them ever since.
Matt is highly regarded as a very active drum instructor and participant in the expansion of music education
