Detail 01
Copper shell, 1.2 mm
The drum uses the specified copper shell construction and thickness.
Product detailSKU #1500000333164
MapexBlack Panther Predator Snare Drum 14 x 6 in. Copper
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Black Panther Predator is a 14 x 6-inch copper snare built around a dark, weighty metal voice with emphasis in the mid-low range. Its 1.2 mm copper shell supplies the core character, while Mapex Sonic Saver steel hoops shape the response toward a more controlled, dry presentation. The result is a focused drum that keeps rim shots clear and forceful without the stronger muting associated with die-cast hoops.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking a dark metal snare character with a pronounced mid-low fundamental.
- Parts that benefit from controlled decay, focused response, and clear, forceful rim shots.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for the more open response associated with triple-flange hoops.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sonic Saver steel hoops
These hoops are intended to be drier than triple-flange designs without the stronger deadening described for die-cast hoops.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The drum is a 14 x 6-inch snare.
- 02It is supplied with factory heads.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Predator's shell material?
It has a 1.2 mm copper shell.
02What size is the snare?
It measures 14 x 6 inches.
03How do the Sonic Saver hoops affect the drum?
They control the tone toward a drier response than triple-flange hoops while avoiding the degree of deadening described for die-cast hoops.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Shell Material
- Copper
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Chrome
- Hardware Finish
- Chrome
- Hardware Material
- Steel
- Shell Thickness Mm
- 1.2
5 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- 14 x 6 in.
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Hoop Type
- Reverse-flange
- Configuration
- Snare size: 14 x 6 in.
- Heads
- Factory
