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  • 13" Shells

    13" Shells

13 x 3.5 Aluminium

13 x 3.5 Aluminium

AL3351

Uncommon

Uncommon
Mid range at any tuning is the predominant voice. The drum leans toward the similar darkness of brass but with a more subdued tonality. The mid and the low are virtually one. Exclusive to aluminum shells, the anodized black process creates a very deep sealant for shell protection, sound enhancem...
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13 x 3.5 Bird's Eye "Imperfect" Piccolo Snare Japan Only

13 x 3.5 Bird's Eye "Imperfect" Piccolo Snare Japan Only

BPML1335

Special "imperfect" snare made from an half-finished drum originally with black chrome parts. Die cast hoop on the batter side and a 2.3mm Powerhoop on the snare side. From the Mapex/Beyond Shimano collaboration. 
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13 x 3.5 Birdseye Maple

13 x 3.5 Birdseye Maple

BPBE3350 (BE3350D or BE3350DFB in older catalogues)

Common

Common
Like its traditional maple counterpart, the Black Panther Birdseye Maple gives you a warm, rich tone and the versatility of a finely crafted thin maple shell. The birdseye maple outer ply is produced in a sleek flat black finish. The photos clearly show the different piccolo strainer levers on t...
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13 x 3.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

13 x 3.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

BE3358D

Uncommon

Uncommon
These 8mm Maple, chrome die-cast hoop snares only seem to be listed in the 1997 Black Panther Catalogue, at a time where Mapex seemed to be making a drum out of every material going and in every size imaginable - there's over 40 snares listed!  They're badged as "Bird's Eye Maple". Photos ...
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13 x 3.5 Brass / Brass Master

13 x 3.5 Brass / Brass Master

BR3351D

Common

Common
The deep, dark, rich tone of the Black Panther Brass Series produces distinct and crisp overtones at a high tuning while maintaining a dry and controlled response at the mid-range. At a low tuning, the Black Panther Brass Snare delivers the deep and driving punch that you feel as clearly as you h...
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13 x 3.5 Deep Forest Cherry

13 x 3.5 Deep Forest Cherry

BPCW3350WN (BPCW3350 in earlier catalogues)

Uncommon

Uncommon
Perfect for both live and studio use, Black Panther Cherry Snares feature a luxurious handrubbed finish. With tone that’s slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than maple, the series is distinctive in both its sound and its look. Over time, the color as well as the tone of the drum will grow swee...
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13 x 3.5 Deep Forest Walnut

13 x 3.5 Deep Forest Walnut

BPWT3350WN

Common

Common
The natural beauty of the Black Panther Deep Forest Walnut Series is only surpassed by the instrument’s deep, rich voice. The drum’s unique tone is dark and saturating, providing sonic qualities unmatched by any other snare drum.
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13 x 3.5 Hammered Stainless Steel

13 x 3.5 Hammered Stainless Steel

BPST335H

Common

Common
Black Panther Steel Snares are famous for a razor sharp cut and explosive overtones. The hand hammered shell adds additional brightness and versatility to a shell that features incredible range. Unusually, the 13" model does seems to be easier to find these days than its 14" brother, althou...
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13 x 3.5 Maple Piccolo Snare Japan Only

13 x 3.5 Maple Piccolo Snare Japan Only

Bit of a rare one this. From the Mapex Japan / Beyond Shiomano collaboration, it's badged as a Black Panther, but has the original through-tube lugs which predate that series.  In addition, although it's a 13" snare, it has the full 10 lugs usually more usually fitted to larger snares. ...
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13 x 3.5 Premium Brass (Black Chrome)

13 x 3.5 Premium Brass (Black Chrome)

BPBR3351

Uncommon

Uncommon
The deep, dark, rich tone of the Black Panther Brass Series produces distinct and crisp overtones at a high tuning while maintaining a dry and controlled response at the mid-range. At a low tuning, the Black Panther Brass Snare delivers the deep and driving punch that you feel as clearly as you h...
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13 x 3.5 Steel

13 x 3.5 Steel

BPST3351

Uncommon

Uncommon
The Black Panther Steel is our loudest metal shell, yet it yields a wide dynamic range for soft articulation. The magnificent brightness embedded in the tonal bands makes the Black Panther Steel Snare an incredibly versatile, high-performance instrument. This model seems to be pretty rare - cert...
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13 x 3.5 Steel / Steel Deluxe (Die Cast Hoops)

13 x 3.5 Steel / Steel Deluxe (Die Cast Hoops)

ST3351D

Uncommon

Uncommon
The Black Panther Steel is our loudest metal shell, yet it yields a wide dynamic range for soft articulation. The magnificent brightness embedded in the tonal bands makes the Black Panther Steel Snare an incredibly versatile, high-performance instrument. This is the original version of the Steel...
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13 x 3.5 Traditional Maple / Maple Deluxe (Flat Black)

13 x 3.5 Traditional Maple / Maple Deluxe (Flat Black)

ML3350D / ML3350DFB

Uncommon

Uncommon
The ultra-thin shell of the Black Panther Traditional Maple Snare series produces a reliable, earthy response that’s been embraced by players for generations. No matter what size you prefer, the Black Panther Traditional Maple Snare delivers equal tone at any tuning. Definitely one of the rarer ...
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13 x 3.5 Traditional Maple Deluxe (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

13 x 3.5 Traditional Maple Deluxe (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

ML3358D

Uncommon

Uncommon
These 8mm Maple, chrome die-cast hoop snares only seem to be listed in the 1997 Black Panther Catalogue, at a time where Mapex seemed to be making a drum out of every material going and in every size imaginable - there's over 40 snares listed!  They're badged as "Maple Deluxe".
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13 x 4.5 Birdseye Maple

13 x 4.5 Birdseye Maple

BE3450DFB (BE3450D in older catalogues)

Uncommon

Uncommon
Like its traditional maple counterpart, the Black Panther Birdseye Maple gives you a warm, rich tone and the versatility of a finely crafted thin maple shell. The birdseye maple outer ply is produced in a sleek flat black finish. Quite a rare model this one, I think primarily because it combines...
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13 x 5 Stainless Steel (Precious Metal)

13 x 5 Stainless Steel (Precious Metal)

ST3503D

Uncommon

Uncommon
Technically this is a Precious Metal series snare rather than badged Black Panther. But that series was rebranded as Black Panther Precious Metal a couple of years after this was shown in the 2002 catalogue, so we're giving it the benefit of the doubt.  If it looks like a Black Panther and ...
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13 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple

13 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple

BE3550DFB (BE3550D in older catalogues)

Uncommon

Uncommon
Like its traditional maple counterpart, the Black Panther Birdseye Maple gives you a warm, rich tone and the versatility of a finely crafted thin maple shell. The birdseye maple outer ply is produced in a sleek flat black finish.
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13 x 5.5 Brass / Brass Master

13 x 5.5 Brass / Brass Master

BR3551D

Common

Common
The deep, dark, rich tone of the Black Panther Brass Series produces distinct and crisp overtones at a high tuning while maintaining a dry and controlled response at the mid-range. At a low tuning, the Black Panther Brass Snare delivers the deep and driving punch that you feel as clearly as you h...
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13 x 5.5 Design Lab Cherry Bomb

13 x 5.5 Design Lab Cherry Bomb

BPCW3550CNW

The Cherry Bomb Snares are a re-imagined and optimized version of the original Cherry Bomb snare. The Design Lab Cherry Bomb is crafted with a medium-thick Cherrywood shell. The soft density of Cherry absorbs higher overtones, delivering a warm, focused tone and a punchy backbeat. It sounds and f...
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13 x 5.5 Natural Maple (Wax Natural)

13 x 5.5 Natural Maple (Wax Natural)

BPML3550CWN

Uncommon

Uncommon
This model was released in 2005 and only appears in the 2006 catalogue, after which it was replaced by a slightly deeper 13"x6" version for the 2007 International Black Panther catalogue, when the series was renamed "Traditional Maple". According to an article in Modern Drummer, this series was i...
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13 x 5.5 Phosphor Bronze

13 x 5.5 Phosphor Bronze

PB3553

Uncommon

Uncommon
Not an easy one to track down this as they weren't in the range for very long. There do appear to be a few floating around however if you're really lucky! The catalogues only ever show this model with Powerhoops, but I've seen a few examples over the years with Die Casts (as in Ben Nicolls' examp...
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13 x 5.5 Premium Brass

13 x 5.5 Premium Brass

BPBR3551A

Uncommon

Uncommon
Black Panther Brass Snares are built using 1.2mm pure brass for a tone that’s slightly more delicate than steel. High end tones are faithfully produced with precise sensitivity and plenty of power when you need it most. I found this example shown in April 2022 on the South American selling site&...
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13 x 5.5 Premium Brass (Chrome)

13 x 5.5 Premium Brass (Chrome)

BPBR3551C

Uncommon

Uncommon
The deep, dark, rich tone of the Black Panther Brass Series produces distinct and crisp overtones at a high tuning while maintaining a dry and controlled response at the mid-range. At a low tuning, the Black Panther Brass Snare delivers the deep and driving punch that you feel as clearly as you h...
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13 x 5.5 The Cherry Bomb

13 x 5.5 The Cherry Bomb

BPCW3550CNCY

Common

Common
Classic in style and performance, this uniquely sized drum is as distinctive to the ear as it is to the eye. Important Note: The details are wrong in the 2010 Catalogue, where they state this is 12mm Maple. Which it isn't - it's 5.1mm Cherry Wood. Which makes more sense!
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13 x 6 Black Lacquered Maple / Traditional Maple

13 x 6 Black Lacquered Maple / Traditional Maple

BPML3600BTB

Uncommon

Uncommon
The all-maple shell produces a distinctive woody sound embraced by drummers for generations. No matter what size you prefer, the maple shell will offer equal tones at any tuning. Rich and sexy, this panther is a perfect primary or secondary snare for any set-up... die cast hoops give you inc...
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13 x 6 Blonde Birdseye Maple

13 x 6 Blonde Birdseye Maple

BPBE3605XN

Uncommon

Uncommon
With an exterior ply of beautifully figured birdseye maple and a clear, high gloss finish, this may be one of the most gorgeous drums we’ve ever offered. But this blonde isn’t just about looks — she sounds great too. The all maple shell delivers crisp, high tone and the 2.3mm Mapex Powerhoops pro...
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13 x 6 Cherry & Maple

13 x 6 Cherry & Maple

BPCM3605MB

Rare

Rare
Details are a little sketchy on this one, as it was given away with purchases of certain ProM kits in 2008 and then disappeared completely. There's no actual specs in the catalogue, but we're assuming the construction is similar to the 12"x7" version; feel free to chip in if you know different.
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13 x 6 Deep Forest Cherry / Cherry (Gloss Natural)

13 x 6 Deep Forest Cherry / Cherry (Gloss Natural)

BPCW3600NL

Uncommon

Uncommon
With tone that’s slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than maple, the Black Panther Cherry Series is distinctive in both its sound and its looks. The high-gloss natural finished drums are appointed with 24K Gold lugs and hoops for an extra touch of luxury. Despite this model being listed in the...
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13 x 6 Deep Forest Cherry / Cherry (Wax Natural)

13 x 6 Deep Forest Cherry / Cherry (Wax Natural)

BPCW3600WN

Uncommon

Uncommon
With tone that’s slightly sweeter and more full-bodied than maple, the Black Panther Cherry Series is distinctive in both its sound and its looks. The high-gloss natural finished drums are appointed with 24K Gold lugs and hoops for an extra touch of luxury. There are two versions of this shell i...
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13 x 6 Natural Maple (Gloss Natural)

13 x 6 Natural Maple (Gloss Natural)

BPML3600CNL

Uncommon

Uncommon
First shown in the 2007 USA Black Panther catalogue where it replaced the "Traditional Maple" model (same shell, slightly different finish) in the international catalogue. Both versions continue in different catalogues until the range was retired in the range refresh in 2010.  Not...
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13 x 6 Nomad (Will Calhoun signature snare)

13 x 6 Nomad (Will Calhoun signature snare)

BPBR3601LNM

Uncommon

Uncommon
The shell of the Nomad snare is made of 1.2mm thick brass, which really allows the snare to sing. The 45-degree bearing edge contributes to that sound, as it allows the drumhead to make optimal contact with the shell. With its 13-inch diameter, this snare has an open, bright character and a very ...
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13 x 6 Premium Cherry & Maple

13 x 6 Premium Cherry & Maple

Uncommon

Uncommon
Spotted on an old Reverb listing in Feb 2022, there's not a lot of history to go with this model yet. I assumed (as did the original owner) that it was a maple shell, but later research shows it to be the Cherry & Maple model. It's finished in what looks like Gloss Natural lacquer - at l...
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13 x 6 Premium Maple Wax Natural Limited Edition

13 x 6 Premium Maple Wax Natural Limited Edition

Rare

Rare
This limited edition model is a bit of a strange "mash-up" to be perfectly honest. That's doesn't mean it's not a great snare - I'm sure it sounds fantastic. It's just that it was released in late 2012, has the tall rounded rectangle Black Panther badge, but features the pre-2010 low-mass lu...
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13 x 6 Premium Walnut / Deep Forest Walnut

13 x 6 Premium Walnut / Deep Forest Walnut

BPWT3600TBW

Uncommon

Uncommon
With its new high-gloss “Brown Sugar Burst” finish, the Black Panther Walnut Series is more beautiful than ever — and it still enjoys the same rich and saturating sonic advantages that it has always had.  This is the later Deep Forest Walnut series, with a thicker shell (8.5mm vs 5.mm), Die...
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13 x 6 Traditional Maple (Wax Natural)

13 x 6 Traditional Maple (Wax Natural)

BPML3600CWN

Uncommon

Uncommon
First shown in the 2007 International Black Panther catalogue, it was replaced by the "Natural Maple" model with the Gloss Natural finish in the 2007 USA Black Panther catalogue. Basically they are the same shell with a slightly different finish. Both versions continue in different cata...
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13 x 6.5 Yellow Zebrawood

13 x 6.5 Yellow Zebrawood

Unique

Unique
I have absolutely no information on this one, apart from it's obviously a sibling to the 14" x 5.5" Yellow Zebrawood. That one is fairly rare - this one is a unicorn. Spotted on a Pintrest post (of all things!) in April 2022 but there are absolutely no details supplied with it, just the phot...
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13 x 7 Birds Eye Maple Natural Gloss

13 x 7 Birds Eye Maple Natural Gloss

Rare

Rare
Bit of a rare one this. Initially spotted in March 2022 on an listing (eBay and Reverb) from Absolute Music in the UK, and then another flagged up on eBay a couple of months later.   13"x7" isn't a tremendously popular size - Rees Bridges told me that he had his signature model sp...
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13 x 7 Hydro

13 x 7 Hydro

BPNML3700LFB

The Hydro is alive with fluid energy, deep and dark and bursting with character. When the music calls for a small diameter sound packing the punch of a storm surge.
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13 x 7 Mapex Drumfest 2005 Limited Edition

13 x 7 Mapex Drumfest 2005 Limited Edition

Super Rare

Super Rare
I've seen this drum listed as an Orion and a Saturn over the years, but it's not badged as either - it just says "Mapex Drumfest, Limited Edition Drumfest 2005 Snare Drum". Regardless of this and the lack of a Black Panther badge, like many of these limited editions it definitely is a Black Panth...
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13 x 7 Rees Bridges Signature Snare

13 x 7 Rees Bridges Signature Snare

Unique

Unique
A true one-off this snare! Custom made by Mapex for international clinician Rees Bridges when there wasn't a 13"x7" in the Mapex line, and it's the only one ever made. It's an all-maple shell, finished in natural satin and black chrome hardware, and was Rees' main touring snare for a number of ...
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13 x 7 The Blaster

13 x 7 The Blaster

BPML3700LNWU

Common

Common
For an ear-shattering loud and aggressive response, tune this drum to a little higher pitch... and then warn everyone around you. Main images courtesy of Warren Armstrong Other images courtesy of Mapex Japan.
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