Detail 01
Seamed brass shell
Designed to provide a clear, warm tone with focused, sensitive bite.
Product detailSKU #1500000328845
MapexBlack Panther Metallion Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in. Brass
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A focused brass snare with clear, warm tone, sensitive bite, and clean, punchy rim shots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a brass snare sound that sits in the middle of the mix
- Drummers who want focused, controlled tone
- Players who value punchy rim shots
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for the more open sound of triple-flange hoops
- Players who want a heavily deadened die-cast-hoop sound
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 hoops
Steel hoops folded inward into a rounded shape for controlled tone and reduced wear on the drum and sticks.
Detail 03
14 x 5.5 in. size
The stated snare dimensions are 14 inches by 5.5 inches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 14 x 5.5 in. brass snare drum.
- 02Its Sonic Saver steel hoops are designed for a drier sound than triple-flange hoops without the deadening associated with die-cast hoops.
- 03Factory heads are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell made from?
The Metallion has a seamed brass shell.
02What hoops does it use?
It uses Mapex Sonic Saver steel hoops.
03How do the Sonic Saver hoops affect the sound?
They provide a drier sound than triple-flange hoops without deadening the drum like die-cast hoops can.
04Are heads included?
Yes. It is listed with factory heads.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Snare size: 14 x 5-1/2 in.
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000328845
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