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Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Maximus Snare Drum – Jeff Hamilton Signature Sound
Crafted in collaboration with jazz drumming icon Jeff Hamilton, the Mapex Maximus Black Panther snare captures the rich, expressive character of vintage jazz snares with cutting-edge Mapex innovation. Whether you’re playing onstage or in the studio, the Maximus delivers unmistakable warmth, dynamic sensitivity, and refined articulation — exactly what you'd expect from a snare designed for a seasoned bandleader.
All-Mahogany Legacy Shell
The 8-ply mahogany shell provides a deep, woody tone and a responsive feel that jazz players and traditionalists will love. Mahogany's naturally warm and rich character makes this drum ideal for expressive playing across a wide dynamic range.
SONIClear Bearing Edges
The Maximus features SONIClear bearing edges — 45° on the batter side and 35° on the resonant side. This innovative edge design improves head-to-shell contact, giving you better resonance, greater tuning range, and faster response. Tuning is effortless, and the drum sings at every pitch level.
Sonic Saver Hoops
Mapex’s 2.3mm Sonic Saver hoops strike a balance between traditional flanged and die-cast hoops. They offer a solid rimshot, increased tuning stability, and excellent durability — all without choking the drum’s natural tone.
Trick Multi-Step Throw Off
This premium Trick throw off gives you multiple snare tension options at the flick of a lever, allowing for nuanced sound control mid-performance. It's smooth, reliable, and perfect for dynamic shifts.
Refined Touches
The Maximus features four Black Panther Design Lab air vents to enhance projection and breathability, and comes equipped with Canopus Vintage snare wires for a dry, sensitive response. Finished in an elegant tuxedo black, it’s equally at home in a jazz club or a modern studio.
- Specifications:
- Shell: 8-ply 100% Mahogany
- Size: 14" x 6"
- Bearing Edges: SONIClear 45° (batter), 35° (reso)
- Hoops: 2.3mm Sonic Saver
- Throw Off: Trick Multi-Step
- Wires: Canopus Vintage Snare Wires
- Heads: Remo USA
- Finish: Tuxedo Black
- Air Vents: 4 Black Panther vents
For players chasing the soul of a vintage snare with the reliability and precision of modern engineering, the Mapex Maximus is the answer.