FEB. 17 ^th 2008 – INTERNATIONAL

MAPEX RELEASES NEW THICK FLAMED MAPLE SNARE

Mapex USA has introduced a new model to its line-up of high quality Black Panther snare drums. The Thick Flamed Maple model (BPFM4600THT) features a 15-ply, 12mm thick all maple shell. The drums bearing edges are rounded increasing the shell contact with the head. The drums dimensions are 14x6.

What we created is a snare drum with a dark, full-bodied sound and an incredibly soft feel, commented Joe Hibbs, Mapex Product Development Manager. The drum features a deep snare bed to further enrich the sound and enhance player control

The exterior ply of the shell is a beautiful highly figured maple veneer that been finished in a transparent Honey Maple Burst lacquer that been polished to a deep, rich shine that enhances the depth of the wood grain. The drum also features chrome plated, low mass, single-point-of-contact lugs, die cast hoops and a fully adjustable throw-off and butt plate.

MAPEX artist Will Calhoun was using this beautiful thick flamed maple snare drum at Private NAMM event as part of the annual Wim-bash for the 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Venue is "The Pulse" in the Hilton Hotel of Anaheim, CA. The snare is smoking!! Said Will after his performance in the back stage to MAPEX A/R Miles Chen. The snare sound perfectly with any tunes that WILL play, said MAPEX A/R Miles Chen, and the powerful punch can change your heartbeat!!

Actually this is not the first time Will use this Snare drum, he used that snare once at 2007 Shanghai MESSE, he fall in love this snare drum instantly. Beautiful Color, complete dynamic range – for Rock, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, R & B. this is the best Multi-Task snare drum I ever played. Sensitive with room to explode, the sound of a wooden – with the volume of a brass snare, Said Will Calhoun. All the flamed maple snare drums come with the Black Panther Deluxe snare bag.  

Spec and Features:
Finished in high-gloss, hand applied lacquerbringing out the rich grain of the wood	12mm, 15-ply super thickness shell	Deep Snare bed	Rounded bearing edge provides increased shell to the head contract
Remo® Ambassador coated head	Die Cast Hoop	Black Panther Deluxe Snare Bag