Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Warbird Snare Drum – 12 x 5.5 inch – Walnut

“It’s the perfect drum for me.” — Chris Adler

Chris has been touring with his Mapex Warbird snare for years and he loves it. “I like to tune it up and get a real biting sound,” he says. “But it tunes down just as well.” The Warbird’s all-walnut shell supplies body and balance, with a nice crack and commendable punch, especially under a close mic — that is, if you even need one. “I got notes from a sound engineer [after a show we did in Japan]. Even in an arena of 25,000 people that night, he didn’t need to use the snare microphone. It’s very loud.”

Hoops that bridge the gap between flanged and cast

Mapex Sonic Savers produce a tone of their own, combining with the crack of the Warbird’s walnut shell for a round, powerful rimshot. At a pound and a half each, it should also come as no surprise that Sonic Saver hoops are built to take a beating without warping or falling apart.

Mapex Warbird Black Panther Design Lab 12-inch Snare Drum Features:

• Designed by Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler
• 5.5 inches x 12 inches (depth x diameter)
• Great for metal, hip-hop, and gospel
• Works well as a main snare or side snare
• Cranks high for an explosive crack
• Tunes low for a satisfying punch
• 100% walnut shell is loud and balanced
• Etched K3N artwork displays like fine furniture
• SONIClear bearing edges maximize tone and tuning range
• 2.3mm Sonic Saver hoops are rugged and soulful
• Trick Multi-Step throw off gives you several snare tension options
• Comes stock with premium Puresound P1216 snare wires and Evans drumheads

Why Buy From Marshall Music

At Marshall Music, we’re all passionate and highly experienced musicians that love what we do. Family run and family owned for over 35 years, we stock a huge variety of the very best brands in the world of musical instruments, music technology, professional audio and accessories. At Marshall Music, you’ll get the right advice – exactly what you need to make the best possible purchasing decision. We’ll do all we can to make sure you get the right thing at the right price as efficiently as possible – leaving you with a smile on your face!