Mapex Black Panther Craig Blundell Signature Snare Drum

£585.00

This is the Mapex Black Panther Craig Blundell Signature Snare Drum from Mapex, available in the Drums category here on Just Drums. Read More below.

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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.

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Drums

Drums are the rhythmic backbone of modern music, providing pulse, energy, and structure across countless styles and genres. From acoustic drum kits and marching drums to hand percussion and electronic systems, drums are designed to be played physically and expressively, responding directly to touch, technique, and dynamics.

Acoustic drums are built from shells, heads, and hardware that work together to shape tone, volume, and sustain. Different sizes, materials, and tunings allow drummers to create sounds ranging from deep and powerful to tight and articulate. Electronic drums expand this further by offering volume control, sound variety, and integration with recording and digital music systems.

Drums are used in live performance, recording, education, and practice, making them one of the most versatile instrument families in music. Whether played softly or with force, alone or as part of a full band, drums play a central role in driving rhythm, supporting musicians, and shaping the feel of a piece of music.

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Snare Drum

A snare drum provides clarity, backbeat, and definition within a drum kit, acting as the main voice for timing and accents. Its tight head and metal snares create a sharp, responsive sound that cuts through a mix, making it essential for groove, dynamics, and rhythmic punctuation. The snare drum controls feel and expression, allowing drummers to play everything from soft ghost notes to powerful backbeats that drive the music.