Black panther catalog - mapex drums

PREMIUM SERIES TRADITIONAL MAPLESnarlingThe all-maple shell produces a distinctivewoody sound embraced by drummersfor generations. No matter whatsize you prefer, the maple shellwill offer equal tones atany tuning.PREMIUM SERIES BIRDSEYE MAPLESleekLike its traditional maple counterpart,the Black Panther birdseye maplesnare delivers warm, rich soundsand the versatility of beingthe ideal drum for both liveand studio use.The hand-selectedbirdseye mapleouter ply is availablein a sleek flatblack finish.Model Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPML4550FB 14 x 5.5 5mm Maple Flat Black 3.0mm Die Cast 24k GoldBPML4550TB 14 x 5.5 5mm Maple High Gloss Black 3.0mm Die Cast 24k GoldBPML4650FB 14 x 6.5 5mm Maple Flat Black 3.0mm Die Cast 24k GoldBPML4650TB 14 x 6.5 5mm Maple High Gloss Black 3.0mm Die Cast 24k GoldModel Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPBE3350 13 x 3.5 6mm Birdseye Maple Flat Black 3.0mm Die Cast Black ChromeBPBE4550 14 x 5.5 6mm Birdseye Maple Flat Black 3.0mm Die Cast Black ChromeBPBE4650 14 x 6.5 6mm Birdseye Maple Flat Black 3.0mm Die Cast Black Chrome

PREMIUM SERIES STEELGrowlingThe steel version of the Black Panthersnare is our loudest metal shell,yet it yields a wide dynamicrange for soft articulation.The brightness in all ofthe tonal bandsmakes the steelBlack Panther avery versatile andsatisfying instrument.PREMIUM SERIES BRASSCunningIf you’re looking for a dark, deep soundat any tuning, then theBlack Panther brass snareis the drum for you.High tuning producesdistinct overtones,while a mid-rangetuning produces asound that’s dryand controlled.Low tuning producesa deep ‘punch’ thatyou feel as clearlyas you hear.Model Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPST0551 10 x 5.5 1mm Steel Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop ChromeBPST4551 14 x 5.5 1mm Steel Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop ChromeBPST4651 14 x 6.5 1mm Steel Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop ChromeModel Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPBR0551 10 x 5.5 1mm Brass Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop ChromeBPBR3351 13 x 3.5 1mm Brass Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop ChromeBPBR4551 14 x 5.5 1mm Brass Black Chrome 2.3mm Powerhoop Chrome

PRECIOUS METAL SERIES PHOSPHOR BRONZEViscousPhosphor Bronze delivers the widestrange of sound of anyBlack Panther snare.It possesses a timbresimilar to that of asnare with a handcraftedwood shell,with the “punch”of the hardestof metals.HAMMERED SERIES PHOSPHOR BRONZEShreddingThe Hammered Phosphor BronzeSnare offers a combinationof wood-like timbre withthe power of a metaldrum. The drum’shammered finishwidens the dynamicrange even further,widely expandingthe player’ssonic palette.Model Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPPB4351 14 x 3.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Polished Bronze 2.3mm Powerhoop Black ChromeBPPB4551 14 x 5.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Polished Bronze 2.3mm Powerhoop Black ChromeBPPB4651 14 x 6.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Polished Bronze 2.3mm Powerhoop Black ChromeModel Size Shell Type Finish Hoop Hoop FinishBPPB055H 10 x 5.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Hammered 2.3mm Powerhoop Black ChromeBPPB455H 14 x 5.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Hammered 2.3mm Powerhoop Black ChromeBPPB465H 14 x 6.5 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Hammered 2.3mm Powerhoop Black Chrome

QualitySAM ALIANOGongzilla/PrototypeJIM DONOVANRusted RootJERRY O’NEILLVoodoo Glow SkullsCombining proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing,Mapex creates Black Panther Snare Drums to be the highest quality,most versatile snare drums in the world.• Every Black Panther Snare Drum is built in Mapex’sown ISO-9001 certified manufacturing facility.RUBEN ALVAREZChicago IndependentANGELGenitorturesDEREK ANTUNESSound UnlimitedDAVE DRZEWIECKIFriday’s ChildNICK D’VIRGILIOSpock’s BeardVINCE ECTORArts for KidsDARLA PERLOZZICowboy CrushRALPH PETERSON JRBerklee College of MusicSHAWN PRESTONKainos• Mapex is one of the only manufacturers in the drum industrythat have achieved true vertical integration.SHAWN BEEMERMolly HatchetERIK ELDENIUSLos Angeles IndependentKEECH RAINWATERLonestar• Mapex’s wholly owned manufacturing facility in China, is theonly factory in the world that builds Mapex products.• Every Black Panther drum is built to the same rigid specifications –regardless of price.• Mapex offers the most comprehensive product warranty inthe drum industry.• All drum shells come with a limited lifetime warranty againstmanufacturing defects.FRANK BIANCHINILiving In QuestionJOSH BIRKHEIMERNashville IndependentGREGG BISSONETTEIndependent/Ringo StarrBRADY BLADEDave Matthews/Indigo GirlsDJ BONEBREAKXJEFF HALEMonty and the PythonsCHRIS “TOMATO” HARFENISTSound of UrchinSCOTTY HAWKINSDaryl WorleyDANA HEIDEMANNNashville IndependentKEVIN HEUERVigilantes of LoveWALFREDO REYES JRSteve Winwood/ElRayoXHERLIN RILEYWynton MarsalesTREVOR ROOTThe EmotionsJERRY ROWENashville IndependentFERNANDO SANCHEZVolumen Cero• Hoops and finishes carry a warranty of one year and allMapex parts and hardware come with an unprecedentedfive-year warranty.HARRELL BOSARGEUniversity of North TexasJORDAN BURNSStrung OutBOBBY HUFFLeanne RhymesJORGE IACOBELLISHiraxRACCI SHAYDopeCHUCK SILVERMANLos Angeles IndepenentDAVID CALARCOwww.davidcalarco.comCARMEN INTORRE JR.Ernie Krivda SextetKENNETH SMITHBuddy JewelJUDY COCUZZAStay at Home Bomb/IndependentMATT JOHNSONJeff Buckley/Beth OrtonNEAL SMITHCyrus ChestnutBRIAN COLBERTCinderJUSTIN LEVENSONNashville IndependentTY SMITHGuttermouthblackpanthersnares.comPAUL COOKSONNashville IndependentWALDO MADERARicky MartinGLEN SOBELBeautiful Creatures/Brooks BufordBILLY COPELANDNashville IndependentCOLE MARCUSAmerica’s Most Talented KidJAVIER SOLISJaci VelasquezKEVIN CRABBLos Angeles IndependentMITCH MARINEDwight Yoakam/IndependentPETE SWEENYAdrian Cohen TrioPAUL CROSBYSalivaMAT MARUCCIIndependentPATRICK VAN BELLEPhiladelphia IndependentMapex USAP.O. Box 1360LaVergne, TN 37086(615) 793-2050© 2004 Mapex USA Incorporated. All rights reserved.MALCOLM CROSSMinibarTY DENNISThe Doors of the 21st CenturyMARCO DJORDJEVICIndependentPAT MCINERNEYNancy GriffithPHIL MILLERPhiladelphia IndependentKEVIN NEALLou Graham & ForeignorTOM VAN SCHAIKRobert Earl KeenDOUG YOWELLSuzanne Vega