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Mapex Black Panther Craig Blundell Signature Snare Drum
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Mapex Black Panther Craig Blundell Signature Snare Drum

£650.00

The Craig Blundell Machine BPDLMW4550LNW snare from Mapex’s Black Panther Design Lab delivers a modern, warm sound with its Maple/Walnut hybrid shell. Featuring gated Equalizer Puresound snare wires, Sonic Saver hoops, and Master Tune lugs, it offers remarkable clarity, dynamic range, and a dark punch. The SAS0 Satin Natural Walnut finish enhances resonance, while the […]

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Description

The Craig Blundell Machine BPDLMW4550LNW snare from Mapex’s Black Panther Design Lab delivers a modern, warm sound with its Maple/Walnut hybrid shell. Featuring gated Equalizer Puresound snare wires, Sonic Saver hoops, and Master Tune lugs, it offers remarkable clarity, dynamic range, and a dark punch. The SAS0 Satin Natural Walnut finish enhances resonance, while the SONIClear Bearing Edges ensure effortless tuning and a deep fundamental tone, making it perfect for versatile, progressive drumming.

Key Features:

  • SONIClear Bearing Edge:
    Ensures effortless, consistent tuning with increased shell vibration for rich sonic nuances.
  • Sonic Saver Hoops:
    Provides a focused, vintage tone with controlled projection and enhanced durability.
  • Master Tune Lugs:
    Revolutionary locking tube lugs minimise metal-to-wood contact, maintaining tuning stability.

Specifications

  • Size: 14″ x 5.5″
  • Shell: 6-ply Maple/Walnut hybrid (6.5 mm)
  • Finish: SAS0 Satin Natural Walnut
  • Edges: 45˚ Batter, 35˚ Snare SONIClear
  • Snare Bed: 2.7 mm deep, 5.5″ wide
  • Air Vents: Four quadrant-placed vents
  • Hoops: Sonic Saver hoops with black brushed hardware
  • Lugs: In-line locking Master Tune lugs
  • Throw-Off: Trick GS007
  • Snare Wires: Puresound E1416

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Mapex

Mapex is a globally respected drum manufacturer known for combining modern design, strong build quality, and excellent value across its drum kits, snares, and hardware. The brand has built a reputation for making drums that are reliable, great sounding, and thoughtfully engineered for real-world playing.

Mapex drum kits are used across many styles, from rock and pop to metal, jazz, and fusion. Their shells are designed to deliver punch, clarity, and balanced tone, with ranges that suit beginners, advancing players, and professionals alike. Attention to shell construction, bearing edges, and finishes gives Mapex kits a clean, modern sound that works well both live and in the studio.

Alongside drums, Mapex hardware is widely praised for strength, smooth operation, and sensible design. Stands, pedals, and mounting systems are built to handle regular gigging while remaining easy to adjust and transport. For drummers looking for dependable equipment that performs above its price point, Mapex is a trusted and widely used choice.

Category

Snare Drums

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