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10 x 5.5 Wasp

10 x 5.5 Wasp

BPNST0551CN

The Wasp produces a tight sting of a sound to accent and color with small diameter precision. The steel shell produces a dry tightness for putting a pointy snap on the groove.
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12 x 5.5 Design Lab Artist Chris Adler Warbird (2020)

12 x 5.5 Design Lab Artist Chris Adler Warbird (2020)

BPDLMW2550LWH

Designed by Chris Adler, the new (2020) "Warbird" is an optimized version of the original Black Panther model, with a unique 12" diameter and a Walnut/Maple shell. This updated version still has a sharp and aggressive attack, with an amazing bite. The new staggered lug design adds an enormously w...
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12 x 5.5 Goblin

12 x 5.5 Goblin

BPNWN2550LXN

The Goblin is mischievous. It's calibrated to produce a crisp, tight response that cuts through any mix, adding depth and complexity as an auxiliary or secondary application.
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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 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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14 x 4⅝ Design Lab Artist Russ Miller Versatus

14 x 4⅝ Design Lab Artist Russ Miller Versatus

BPDLMH4460LPW

Designed by Russ Miller, the "Versatus" Maple/Mahogany Hybrid shell, offers a "Naturally Pre-Processed" sound with just the right amount of Low-End, articulation and punch. A single SAS Ring on the batter side only, a unique bearing edge combination and the ideal depth/size proportion, all contri...
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14 x 5 Design Lab Equinox

14 x 5 Design Lab Equinox

BPML4500CFB

The Equinox 14" Snare features a North American Maple shell, reinforcement rings and the classic styling of single-flanged hoops which evoke musical traditions and modern execution. This drum possesses the controlled articulation needed to hear the most subtle ghost notes coupled with a bright an...
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14 x 5 Razor

14 x 5 Razor

BPNML4500CGD

The Razor produces a sharp, articulate, edgy snap at all dynamic levels gleaming with high end brilliance. Never dull, this all maple drum slices through anything in the mix.
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14 x 5.5 Design Lab Artist Craig Blundell Machine

14 x 5.5 Design Lab Artist Craig Blundell Machine

BPDLMW4550LNW

Designed by Craig Blundell, the Black Panther Design Lab "Machine" snare, is crafted with a Maple/Walnut shell delivering a warm and modern sound. Special "gated" Equalizer Puresound snares create a unique clarity and the staggered lugs provide a wide tuning range with powerful projection. The M...
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14 x 5.5 Metallion

14 x 5.5 Metallion

BPNBR4551CN

The Metallion is the standard. The warm and centered characteristics of brass focus the sound with just the right amount of sensitive bite.
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14 x 5.5 Nucleus

14 x 5.5 Nucleus

BPNMW4550CPB

The Nucleus represents the center, when you need to drive the groove right down the middle. The middlemost plies are walnut providing a slightly organic character between the inner and outer layer of classic maple.
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14 x 5.5 Pegasus

14 x 5.5 Pegasus

BPNMW4550LXN

The Pegasus is legendary and mysterious featuring a thinner shell construction producing a slightly darker character from the famed maple/walnut blended shell. Like it’s mythological namesake, this drum is grounded but can take flight at a moment’s notice.
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14 x 5.5 Scorpion

14 x 5.5 Scorpion

BPNMH4550CNX

The Scorpion strikes with ultraprecision. This uniquely wrapped standard-sized mahogany shell delivers a stark dry tone, with a scorching sting.
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14 x 5.5 Thomann Natural Maple Burl Limited Edition

14 x 5.5 Thomann Natural Maple Burl Limited Edition

536019

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One of two models released in November 2022 to surprisingly little fanfare, but spotted by Alex Wicheard (nice one - cheers Alex!). Both feature a shell that I haven't seen before in a Black Panther: a Maple-Birch-Walnut construction, including a burl finish. Moreover, unlike a few of the Thoman...
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14 x 5.5 Transparent Black Maple Special Edition

14 x 5.5 Transparent Black Maple Special Edition

BPML4550CTB

Released in Spring 2022, this is a European Special Edition exclusive to Musik Meyer, available for an SRP of €349. It's supplied with a Remo USA Ambassador Coated batter head & Remo UT resonance head and includes a Black Panther bag.
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14 x 5.5 Venom

14 x 5.5 Venom

BPNML4550COW

The Venom produces a poisonous slice that cuts through with a vicious bite. Nothing can hide from this infective instrument.
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14 x 6 Cyrus

14 x 6 Cyrus

BPNST4601CN

The Cyrus conquers the groove with the strength of steel. The fundamental crack is deep and dry and projects with mighty energy. Photos © Mapex and Mapex Italia
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14 x 6 Design Lab Artist Jeff Hamilton Maximus

14 x 6 Design Lab Artist Jeff Hamilton Maximus

BPDLMH4600LPB

Designed by Jeff Hamilton with a nod to the traditions of the Jazz greats, the "Maximus" has the sound and feel of a vintage drum, built with modern precision and articulation. Made from a 6" deep, 100% Mahogany shell, it is outfitted with a special snare bed for the execution of the most dynami...
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14 x 6 Design Lab Cherry Bomb

14 x 6 Design Lab Cherry Bomb

BPCW4600CNW

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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14 x 6 Design Lab Heartbreaker

14 x 6 Design Lab Heartbreaker

BPMH460LNW

The Heartbreaker 14" Snare is constructed of an all-mahogany shell and reinforcement rings which blend historic snare drum tone with modern snare design. It combines the dark, rustic and throaty sounds of rock classics, but easily fits with today's more organic alternative styles. The softer M...
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14 x 6 Heritage

14 x 6 Heritage

BPNML4600CWD

The Heritage brings a sense of history and tradition featuring a classic thin maple shell transcending musical styles from all ages. The walnut sonic rings add a touch of darkness to the enduring sound profile.
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14 x 6 Predator

14 x 6 Predator

BPNCO4601CN

The Predator brings a dark and powerful sense to any musical situation. The copper shell produces a profound and weighty fundamental roaring with mid-low range tone.
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14 x 6.5 Atomizer

14 x 6.5 Atomizer

BPNAL4651CN

The Atomizer brightens up the groove while keeping a deep character to the sound. The classic and timeless Aluminum sound captures every articulate nuance with a precise subtlety.
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14 x 6.5 Design Lab Artist Russ Miller Versatus

14 x 6.5 Design Lab Artist Russ Miller Versatus

BPDLMH4650LPW

Designed by Russ Miller, the "Versatus" Maple/Mahogany Hybrid shell, offers a "Naturally Pre-Processed" sound with just the right amount of Low-End, articulation and punch. A single SAS Ring on the batter side only, a unique bearing edge combination and the ideal depth/size proportion, all contri...
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14 x 6.5 Persuader

14 x 6.5 Persuader

BPNBR465HCN

The Persuader leads with an authoritative darkness. The hammered brass shell dispenses a formidable burst into the music with undeniable punch. Non-catalogue shots courtesy of Bojan Ružman. Najlepša hvala Bojan!
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14 x 6.5 Shadow

14 x 6.5 Shadow

BPNBW4650CXN

The Shadow is gloomy and lends a bit of obscurity to the mix when darkness is the prevailing musical character. Dusky and shady, this drum growls through any midnight groove.
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14 x 6.5 Thomann Maple Burl Black Limited Edition

14 x 6.5 Thomann Maple Burl Black Limited Edition

536020

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Rare
One of two models released in November 2022 to surprisingly little fanfare, but spotted by Alex Wicheard (nice one - cheers Alex!). Both feature a shell that I haven't seen before in a Black Panther: a Maple-Birch-Walnut construction, including a burl finish. Moreover, unlike a few of the Thoman...
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14 x 7 Solidus

14 x 7 Solidus

BPNML4700CVD

The Solidus is unshakable. This drum is a substantial instrument producing a crack that has a profound, bottomless character ripping with a bottomless foundation.
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14" x 8" Ralph Peterson Onyx Limited Edition

14" x 8" Ralph Peterson Onyx Limited Edition

SEBPNML4800BKTB

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Announced on 12 November 2021, this special limited release snare drum was designed (just two weeks before his passing) to Ralph’s preferred specs in both looks and sound, representing a style and personality missed by all who knew him. Ralph was the longest-running artist endorser in t...
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