Mapex Black Panther Venom 14x5.5 Maple Snare Drum

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Mapex Black Panther Venom 14×5.5 Maple Snare Drum

Name: Mapex Black Panther Venom 14x5.5 Maple Snare Drum
Brand: Mapex
SKU: BPNML4550COW
Availability: InStock

£275.00

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The Venom forms part of the 2020 range of Black Panther snare drums from Mapex. Black Panther snares are known across the industry for their excellent sound, high-quality construction and striking, unique visual styles. This brand new series is no different – featuring the same attention to detail you know and love, with updates and […]

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Description

Description

Build Quality

The backbone of this 14" x 5.5" snare is an 8-ply 6.85mm maple shell. It boasts a 45-degree batter side and a 35-degree snare side. Add to this a triple vented chamber, and the end result is a snare that has a real bite to it. It's designed to cut through in the mix, ensuring the presence of your snare isn't missed.

A number of smart features assist in other areas too. A cylinder drive snare strainer and butt-end adjuster make use of a self-lubricating bearing. This helps to create a far smoother operation. Smart microlock adjustment is present too, allowing for more accurate control over your sound, while stopping your snare wires from becoming loose while you practice, perform or record.

Sound Reinforcement

Tuning drums can sometimes be an annoying and time consuming process. However, thanks to the SONIClear bearing edges included here, those headaches are a thing of the past. They guarantee a great sound, even with limited tuning experience. How do they work though? They allow the head of the drum to sit flatter; this in turn ensures better contact with the shell. This leads to a lower and stronger overall pitch, as well as far more consistent tuning. The actual tuning range is enhanced too!

Specifications

Size: 14" x 5.5"
8-ply, 6.85mm Maple Shell
SONIClear Bearing Edges
45-Degree Batter Side/35-Degree Snare Side
Triple Vented Chamber
Triple Flanged Hoops
Double Ended Locking Lugs
Black Panther Cylinder Drive Snare Strainer & Butt
Includes Microlock Adjustment
2.3mm Snare Bed
Arctic White, Solid Lacquer Finish
Remo USA Ambassador Heads

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Brand

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.