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The Mapex Black Panther Switchblade 14" x 5.5" Maple Snare Drum is now available with us at Graham Russell Drums.
Part of the acclaimed Black Panther Series, the Switchblade is built around a 6-ply, 6mm American Maple shell, delivering a crisp and articulate response with plenty of warmth, body and projection. Its relatively shallow 5.5" depth gives the drum a quick, sensitive feel that works particularly well for detailed playing and sharp, defined backbeats.
Single-flanged hoops allow the Maple shell to retain an open and lively character, while SONIClear bearing edges improve head-to-shell contact for consistent tuning and a strong fundamental note. Finished in an eye-catching Aegean Burl veneer with chrome hardware, the Switchblade combines a distinctive appearance with a versatile professional specification.
Black Panther Features
6-Ply American Maple Shell
The 6-ply, 6mm American Maple shell produces a balanced combination of warmth, clarity and projection, with a responsive feel across a wide dynamic range.
SONIClear Bearing Edges
Mapex SONIClear bearing edges allow the drumhead to sit flatter and make more consistent contact with the shell, helping provide a clear fundamental pitch, reliable tuning and a broad usable tuning range.
Single-Flanged Hoops
Single-flanged hoops allow the shell to resonate more freely, contributing to the Switchblade's open, lively response while retaining plenty of attack and rim-shot definition.
Cylinder-Drive Strainer
The Cylinder-Drive snare strainer uses self-lubricating bearings for smooth and reliable operation, allowing the snare wires to be engaged and released cleanly.
Micro-Lock Snare Adjustment
Micro-lock adjustment provides precise control over snare-wire tension while helping prevent the selected setting from working loose during extended playing.
Aegean Burl Veneer
The striking Aegean Burl veneer is paired with chrome hardware, giving the Switchblade a distinctive premium appearance to match its Black Panther specification.
Key Features
- 14" x 5.5" Black Panther Switchblade snare drum
- 6-ply American Maple shell
- 6mm shell thickness
- Crisp, articulate and responsive tonal character
- SONIClear bearing edges
- Single-flanged hoops
- Cylinder-Drive snare strainer
- Self-lubricating strainer bearings
- Micro-lock snare tension adjustment
- Aegean Burl veneer finish
- Chrome hardware
With its responsive Maple shell, shallow 5.5" depth and open single-flanged hoops, the Switchblade offers a versatile balance of articulation, warmth and projection for studio, live and session playing.
Buy a new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade 14" x 5.5" Maple Snare Drum from Graham Russell Drums and receive it on our next day delivery service when you order before 2pm.
Mapex Black Panther Switchblade 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum
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