Mapex Black Panther Floor Tom Walnut Burst 16x16

Mapex Black Panther Blaster Toms Are Created With Thin Traditional 5.1mm American Maple Shells, 3.4mm Walnut Reinforcing Rings, And 5:5 Bearing Edges With A Rounded Back Cut. This "sound Shaping" Process Produces An Extremely Focused Explosive Maple Sound With A Beautiful Dark Walnut Undertone. traditional Thin Maple Shells Are Known For Their Warm, Explosive Sound. Adding A Partial Walnut Inner Shell Focuses The Overall Sound And Adds A Rich Dark Undertone To The Maple. the 5:5 Rounded Bearing Edge Places The Head Contact Point In The Middle Of The Shell, Making For A Perfect Balance Between Head Sound, Shell Vibration And Overall Volume And Resonance. the Mapex Sonic Saver™ Hoop Is Another Important Ingredient To The Black Panther Drum's Overall Sound. The Shape Of The Hoop Helps Further Focus The Overall Sound. Additionally, The Hoop's Unique Shaping Process Creates A Profile That Reduces Wear And Tear To Both Sticks And Hands While Dramatically Enhancing The Response And Feel Of Every Rimshot. The 2.3mm Sonic Saver™ Hoop Successfully Bridges The Gap Between Flanged And Die Cast Hoops.