Black Panther Stainless Steel Snare

Mapex Black Panther Stainless Steel Snare £421

Two steel Black Panther drums offering tremendous value for money and a required investigation for anyone seeking a metal-shelled snare

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:12 pm UTC

The thin shell ensures sympathetic overtones.

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Manufacturer's description

Known for its innovative products that combine new technology with age-old artistry, Mapex is not just what’s new, Mapex is what’s better. Because our own craftsmen make every drum, we completely control the creative process – backed by the most comprehensive warranty in the drum industry.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

High performance metal snare drums. Killer looks and sounds to match.

Cons

Very little, all things considered.

The bottom line

The thinner shelled BPST4551A is a classic-sounding, smoothly responsive metal snare drum. The BPST455SLB meanwhile, is a high octane, riff-cleaving monster that you wouldn't want your son or daughter getting within 20 paces of. Both offer tremendous value and required investigation for anyone seeking a metal-shelled snare.

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