Mapex Black Panther snare drum Fastback

General

The Fastback is one of the snare drums from Mapex' Black Panther line. This series was developed by the specialists at Mapex, together with a select group of their international endorsers. The aim was to create a series of snare drums that each had their own distinct character. And they certainly succeeded.

Sound

This Mapex Black Panther is made of maple, which is a very warm sounding wood type. It gives your snare drum plenty of body, even though they may have a relatively small diameter.like this one does. With its 12 inch-diameter, this snare drum has quite a high-pitched sound. However, because of the maple and the 7-inch depth, it still has plenty of body.

Usability

The high pitch makes this snare drum excellently suited for use in, for instance, gospel and R&B, but if you tune it down to a medium pitch, it will certainly hold its own in other genres.