Mapex
Mapex Black Panther Metallion Snare Drum - BPNBR4551CN
The go-to metal snare sound centering the groove in the middle of the mix.
The Mapex Black Panther Metallion is the gold standard of modern brass snares, designed for players who demand both musical versatility and road-ready durability. Crafted from a 1.2mm brass shell, this snare offers rich tonal warmth and controlled brightness that suits everything from blistering metal to smooth blues. Its slightly undersized shell diameter allows drumheads to resonate more freely, ensuring an open, vibrant tone across a wide tuning range.
Built with Mapex’s innovative Design Lab technology, the Metallion features SONIClear bearing edges that help drumheads seat properly, enhancing tone, response, and tuning stability. Flanged Sonic Saver hoops provide the bite of a die-cast hoop without the weight, delivering crisp rimshots and powerful backbeats with less stick wear. Precision tuning is effortless with the dual-adjustment cylinder-drive throw off and extra-wide snare beds, which provide optimal snare response for dynamic playing.
Features:
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- 1.2mm brass shell provides warmth, punch, and responsiveness
- Slightly undersized shell diameter enhances head resonance
- SONIClear bearing edges expand tuning range and improve tonal clarity
- Triple-flanged Sonic Saver hoops combine durability with stick-friendly feel
- Extra-wide snare beds increase sensitivity across dynamics
- Cylinder-drive dual-adjustment throw off for precise snare tension
- Mapex-branded Remo Ambassador X Coated batter head
- Suitable for a wide range of genres, from metal to blues
Design Lab Enhancements:
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Air Flow Venting: Each Metallion is carefully vented to achieve ideal shell resonance and feel.
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SONIClear Bearing Edge: Allows the drumhead to make full contact with the shell for a stronger fundamental tone, smoother tuning, and enhanced shell vibration.
Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, the Black Panther Metallion delivers professional-grade performance with timeless brass character.
The Mapex Black Panther Metallion is the gold standard of modern brass snares, designed for players who demand both musical versatility and road-ready durability. Crafted from a 1.2mm brass shell, this snare offers rich tonal warmth and controlled brightness that suits everything from blistering metal to smooth blues. Its slightly undersized shell diameter allows drumheads to resonate more freely, ensuring an open, vibrant tone across a wide tuning range.
Built with Mapex’s innovative Design Lab technology, the Metallion features SONIClear bearing edges that help drumheads seat properly, enhancing tone, response, and tuning stability. Flanged Sonic Saver hoops provide the bite of a die-cast hoop without the weight, delivering crisp rimshots and powerful backbeats with less stick wear. Precision tuning is effortless with the dual-adjustment cylinder-drive throw off and extra-wide snare beds, which provide optimal snare response for dynamic playing.
Features:
-
Size: 14" x 5.5"
-
1.2mm brass shell provides warmth, punch, and responsiveness
-
Slightly undersized shell diameter enhances head resonance
-
SONIClear bearing edges expand tuning range and improve tonal clarity
-
Triple-flanged Sonic Saver hoops combine durability with stick-friendly feel
-
Extra-wide snare beds increase sensitivity across dynamics
-
Cylinder-drive dual-adjustment throw off for precise snare tension
-
Mapex-branded Remo Ambassador X Coated batter head
-
Suitable for a wide range of genres, from metal to blues
Design Lab Enhancements:
-
Air Flow Venting: Each Metallion is carefully vented to achieve ideal shell resonance and feel.
-
SONIClear Bearing Edge: Allows the drumhead to make full contact with the shell for a stronger fundamental tone, smoother tuning, and enhanced shell vibration.
Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, the Black Panther Metallion delivers professional-grade performance with timeless brass character.