3/10/2005

MAPEX INTRODUCES FIVE NEW BLACK PANTHER SNARE MODELS

Mapex announced the addition of five new snare drums to its popular Black Panther lineup. The new models include three new Premium Series Maple Snares, a 10 x 5.5-inch, 13 x 5.5-inch and a 14 x 6.5-inch; a new Deep Forest 14 x 6.5-inch Walnut Snare and a Premium Series 13 x 5.5-inch Brass model.
With the release of these drums, Mapex has expanded the Black Panther line to include a group of premium-quality snares that are simpler in design.

These drums still offer the entire array of features that make Black Panther a great snare drum. They have incorporated popular and time-tested cosmetic features such as natural wood grains and chrome hardware without sacrificing the drum sound, feel or reliability. By Mapex making these snares simpler, all drummers can now enjoy the experience of owning a Black Panther. All five models feature chrome hardware, single-point-of-contact lugs and 2.3mm Mapex Powerhoops. All Black Panther Snare Drums are equipped with Remo@ heads.

The black-plated 13 x 5.5-inch brass snare (BPBR3551C) and the natural grain 13 x 5.5-inch maple snare (BPML3550CWN) feature a tight, full sound and are perfect for musicians that need a smaller diameter main snare. The 14 x 6.5-inch maple (BPML4650CWN) and the 14 x 6.5-inch walnut (BPWT4650CWN) are ideal multipurpose snares that are capable of delivering whisper-soft brushwork as well as bashing backbeats. A must have sidekick snare drum, the 10 x 5.5-inch maple (BPML0550CWN) comes with its own mounting bracket and can be mounted on a tom holder or sit in a snare basket. Either way, it produces tight and crisp rim-shots as well as subtle and articulate ghost notes.

The Black Panther line of snares has quickly become synonymous with the highest of quality and performance. The product developing team of Black Panther has dedicated themselves to focus on the drummers’ needs and building a line that addresses those needs.

These new Black Panther Snare Drum models will be supported by a series of advertising campaign and will be featured on blackpanthersnares.com.