Get Controlled Articulation With A Bright & Open Presence - The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab 5" x 14" Equinox Snare Drum

The Equinox 14" Snare features a North American Maple shell, reinforcement rings, and the classic styling of single-flanged hoops which evoke musical traditions and modern execution. This drum possesses the controlled articulation needed to hear the most subtle ghost notes coupled with a bright and open presence at full volume.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Size: 5"x14"
• Shell: 6-ply 6mm Maple, 4-ply 4mm Maple Reinforcement Rings, Dual Air Vents
• Finish: Ebony Satin SAS Finish (SONIClear™ Attenuation System)
• Edges: 45-degree SONIClear™ Batter, 35-degree SONIClear™ Snare Side (both with 3/8" Rounded Back-Cuts)
• Snare Bed: 2.7mm Deep x 5 1/2" Width Tapered Snare Beds
• Hoops: Copper Alloy Single-Flange with 10 Hoop Claws per side and a High-Gloss Chrome Finish
• Lug Casings: Black Panther Single-Screw Lugs (Staggered for Increased Tuning Range)
• Snare Wires: Puresound™ Custom Series 16-Strand Stainless Steel Coils with Copper End-Plates
• Drumheads: Remo Fiberskyn 3 Diplomat, Remo Clear Ambassador Snare Side

Manufacturer: Mapex Drums
Model: BPML4500CFB
SKU: I450935-N-1-WHXE
UPC: 841089105794

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