Mapex Black Panther DL The Warbird 12 X 5.5"

Name: Black Panther DL The Warbird 12 X 5.5"
Brand: Mapex
SKU: 350831
Price: 698.00 EUR
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ID : 350831

EAN : 6947299547059

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Information

Essential Information About the Warbird Snare Drum
• Chris Adler Signature : a snare drum designed for precision, control, and a sharp attack, ideal when every ghost note needs to remain audible.
• 12 x 5.5 Format : compact diameter for quick response, easy tuning, and a natural fit in modern setups (side snare or main snare depending on the style).
• Hybrid Walnut Maple Shell : walnut provides a dark and powerful character, maple adds openness and rebound for a deep, punchy, and explosive sound.
• Extended Tuning Range and High Sensitivity : staggered lugs + Puresound snare wires for a wide tension range, from aggressive snap to muscular low end, without losing definition.

Black Panther DL The Warbird 12 X 5.5"

698,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Designed with Chris Adler, the Warbird captures the spirit of the original Black Panther model by focusing on a unique 12-inch format, more direct and snappy. This optimized version emphasizes attack, bite, and tuning versatility, while maintaining a bold sonic identity: dark, biting, and powerful. Its look is enhanced by an engraved Warbird graphic, clearly anchoring its "signature" and performance-oriented positioning.

Who This Drum Is For

The Warbird snare is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers who want immediate response, precise articulation, and an instrument capable of cutting through dense mixes. Its 12-inch diameter will particularly appeal to musicians who play with a lot of nuance (ghost notes, accents, tight placements) and who seek a snare that is easy to position both in the studio and on stage.

In terms of styles, it excels in genres where the attack must remain clear: modern metal, hard rock, punk, fusion, but also edgy pop and alternative music. Tuned high, it becomes incisive and "cracking"; tuned lower, it retains a compact low end, with a solid body and immediate punch.

Technical specifications

Category	hybrid	Depth	5.5 "
Material	maple, walnut	Color	Brown
Design	6-ply	Finishing	Satin
Diameter	12 "	Hardware	Chromed

Questions frequently asked

What sound does the Mapex Black Panther DL The Warbird 12 x 5.5 inches produce?

The 6-ply hybrid walnut and maple shell delivers a dark tone with a biting attack. The 12-inch diameter maintains a tight low end and immediate punch.

Is this 12-inch snare suitable for metal and hard rock?

Its 12 x 5.5-inch size and powerful character meet the needs of modern metal, hard rock, punk, and fusion. The EVANS Power Center Reverse Dot B12G1RD-Power Center Reverse Dot batter head enhances focus and harmonic control.

What snare wire tension adjustment does the Warbird feature?

The Trick Multi Step strainer allows precise snare wire tension adjustment. A Puresound snare wire is installed to enhance sensitivity to ghost notes. The EVANS S12H30-Snare Side 300 snare head completes this setup.

What type of bearing edges does this Mapex snare have?

The SONIClear edges are cut at 45 degrees on the batter side and 35 degrees on the snare side to combine attack precision with snare sensitivity.

How is tuning made easier on this model?

Offset lugs optimize tension distribution around the shell. Sonic Saver hoops contribute to tuning stability, while the three triangular vent holes allow the shell to breathe quickly.