Here’s our review of a quartet of Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Snare Drums. Filmed at Middle Farm Studios, January 2018. For full specs, more reviews and the latest drum news, head to: www.drummersreview.com
Price: $379.00
Mapex Black Panther Shadow 14" x 6.5" 7-Ply 6.85mm Birch Walnut
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Price: $399.00
Mapex RB5294FTCDK Rebel 5-Piece Drum Set with Hardware, Cymbals and 22" Bass Drum - Black
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Price: $111.95
MAPEX MPML4800BMB MPX Series Maple Snare Drum 14" x 8", Transparent Black Finish
Mapex MPML4800BMB 8x14-Inch MPX Maple Snare Drum, Transparent Black (as of October 18, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Good to see such informative and unbiased reviews with excellent production values.
Most of the times it’s hard to handle mahogany snares cause you have to find his appropriate tuning that gives you both impact and his beautiful dark-warm tone.
Great review, gentleman! I own the Equinox and it’s a fantastic, versatile drum. It’s got a wide, easy tuning range and is super sensitive and articulate. IMO, its cross stick or side stick sound is one of the best I’ve heard, along with the detail & articulation of ghost notes. And as you mentioned, rimshots are fantastic as well. Aesthetically, I would have preferred simple, non-staggered vintage-style tube lugs for more of a clean, classic look.
I was also interested in the 14″ Cherry Bomb snare, but after seeing & hearing your review, not so much, so thanks for that!
Mapex and quality control (10:20-10:22)–familiar complaint. Good review.
Good try but Chris Dave still uses more snares with his kit! 😉
Would love to see you all review some snares made by Oriollo.
+Drummer’s Review
To add to my previous comment…I’d really like to see you demo the Side Stick/Cross Stick on EVERY snare drum in this review, and in ALL of your other snare drum reviews as well.
I really wouldn’t mind hearing a bit of Brushes on each as well (Equinox is fantastic for this!), but I realize that not all snare drums are geared towards playing with brushes. Still, as a professional drummer seeking a versatile, all-around snare drum for a gig or recording, this might be an important aspect.
Cheers for your great reviews!
The Heartbreaker, tho… Man, that thing is fat.
Fantastic drumming, as always (who is he?), and a great review.
such a great sound. great review! sub
How ’bout crediting the drummer in your reviews? Dude has chops !
Heartbreaker sounds great to me, plenty of body.
7:14 was that a drum pun Nolly? “really hit the nail on the head there”