Detail 01
Staggered lug design
Provides an enormously wide tuning range.
Product detailSKU #1500000328759
MapexBlack Panther Design Lab Warbird Snare Drum 12 x 5.5 in. Natural Walnut
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact 12 x 5.5 in. walnut snare with sharp, aggressive attack, wide tuning range, and a dark, punchy, explosive voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking an accent drum
- Players wanting to experiment with quick backbeats
- Drummers looking for focused, clean, punchy rim shots
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a 12 in. diameter snare
- Drummers looking for a less aggressive attack
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
Puresound P1216 snare wires
Provide sensitivity for the drum's dark, punchy, explosive sound.
Detail 03
Sonic Saver hoops
Inward-folded steel hoops designed to focus tone, support clean rim shots, and reduce wear on the drum and sticks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its 12 in. diameter is a defining feature.
- 02The Warbird can serve as an accent drum or as a main snare for quick-backbeat experimentation.
- 03Sonic Saver hoops are described as drier than triple-flange hoops without the deadening associated with die-cast hoops.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Warbird's shell made from?
It has a 100% walnut shell.
02What size is this snare drum?
It measures 12 x 5.5 in.
03Can it be used as a main snare?
Yes. It is presented as an intriguing main-snare option for drummers experimenting with quick backbeats.
04What hoops does it use?
It uses Mapex proprietary Sonic Saver hoops made from inward-folded steel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Snare size: 12x5.5"
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000328759
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