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Cherry Bomb - Gold Sparkle Burst

Cherry Bomb - Gold Sparkle Burst

BPDLC528XLW

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Cherry Bomb - Peach Burl Burst

Cherry Bomb - Peach Burl Burst

BPDLC528XBPW

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Cherry Bomb - Piano Black

Cherry Bomb - Piano Black

BPDLC528XPB

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Cherry Bomb - Rose Burst

Cherry Bomb - Rose Burst

BPDLC528XBHW

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Cherry Bomb - Satin Black

Cherry Bomb - Satin Black

BPDLC528XBFB

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Cherry Bomb - Transparent Copper

Cherry Bomb - Transparent Copper

BPDLC528XEW

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Craig Blundell's Concert Tom Cherry Bomb - One-Off

Craig Blundell's Concert Tom Cherry Bomb - One-Off

Unique

Unique
A true one-off kit, this was specially built for long-time endorsee Craig Blundell in 2021* and was first used on the Steve Hackett Seconds Out tour. To quote Craig's Facebook post... Now is probably a good time to show you this very special rig as it’s the only one in existence. It’s…
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Deep Forest Cherry

Deep Forest Cherry

CW5225WN / CW6225WN

Uncommon

Uncommon
Launched at the Winter NAMM Show in 2001 (along with its Walnut sibling) these were arguably the top of the range Mapex kits, even above the Orion Series. Certainly they were more expensive, and they are definitely rarer to find these days. With the exception of the snare drum(s), which contnued a…
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Deep Forest Walnut

Deep Forest Walnut

WT5225WN / WT6225WN

Uncommon

Uncommon
Launched at the Winter NAMM Show in 2001 (along with its Cherry sibling) these were arguably the top of the range Mapex kits, even above the Orion Series. Certainly they were more expensive, and they are definitely rarer to find these days. With the exception of the snare drum(s), which contnued a…
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Design Lab Cherry Bomb - Natural Satin

Design Lab Cherry Bomb - Natural Satin

BPDLC528XNW

The Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb system is a very unique sound for modern drums. Using all-cherrywood 1mm plies, the Cherry Bomb’s focus is unmatched. High toms descend in 1/2” depths to retain their drive and punch in the music, producing an incredible vintage tone with the body of modern…
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Equinox - Satin Flat Black

Equinox - Satin Flat Black

BPDLE628XFB

The Black Panther Design Lab Equinox delivers the most open and bright tone in the BPDL series, featuring a Padauk/Maple Hybrid Shell. The Single-Flanged Hoops contribute to a distinctive sound by enhancing the drum’s resonance, producing a rich and vibrant tone. Additionally, they offer a metallic…
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Mapex 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Drum Kit

Mapex 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Drum Kit

SESV628XCME

Rare

Rare
This one is a tad "left field" as it doesn't really fit into any standard range; it's its own thing and even the badge is unique. It even had its own dedicated website - https://mapex30th.com/. Sadly this is now defunct and even the usually brilliant Wayback Machine can't get it to o…
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Mayan Tattoo Limited Edition

Mayan Tattoo Limited Edition

MXSW628SXMA

Unicorn

Unicorn
Although this is technically a Saturn kit, rather than a Black Panther, it's based off the Black Panther Mayan snare so I'm counting it as a member of the family. Not really sure why they used the Saturn branding to be honest, although it's probably be due to the 2 walnut/4 maple plys shell constru…
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The Black Widow

The Black Widow

BPNW628XFLTB

The Black Widow has received a great deal of praise for its sound, looks and build quality over the last 9 years and whilst these sets have been offered over a long period, the ownership club is extremely exclusive. These kits will be a future collectable for sure! For the Black Widow, Mapex…
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The Blaster

The Blaster

BPL628XLWU (Meridian Mounts)
BPNL628XL (Saturn IV Mounts)

Like the name implies, Blaster packs a punch. The precise combination of shell design, shell materials, hoops and heads give the Blaster an extremely focused sound that can cut through a wall of sound. We started with a thin traditional 5.1mm American maple shell, added a 3.4mm walnut sound shaping…
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The Retrosonic

The Retrosonic

BPRX321CN

Looking back and moving forward! Retrosonic is a classic without the wait. The shells are hand selected walnut and outfitted with the unique Retrosonic full-length tube lugs and Sonic Saver hoops. With a Walnut Burl veneer finish, it comes as a simple and elegant three-piece set-up that’s reminisce…
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The Sledgehammer - One-Off

The Sledgehammer - One-Off

Unique

Unique
This 8-piece Sledgehammer kit was produced in 2013, and was a one-off to take to drum shows, rather than a production item. Rumours have it that it was sold to a collector in Germany; should be easy to locate by the massive gravity well it would produce!!  The sizes are 8"x8", 10"x8", 12"x8…
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The Velvetone

The Velvetone

BPV529XCUB (10/12/16/22, Meridian Tom Mounts)
BPV628XCUB (10/12/14/16/22, Meridian Tom Mounts)
BPNV628XCK-UB (Saturn IV Mounts)

Mapex has a long history of successfully combining different wood materials to make great sounding drum shells. The Velvetone brings this tradition to new heights with a new maple and walnut shell formula. Rich and dark 3.4mm walnut plies act as a low-end buffer between warm interior and exter…
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The White Widow

The White Widow

BPNWW628FLKOW

Rare

Rare
With the exception of the colour, which is Artic White rather than transparent Black, this is the same spec kit as the Black Widow.  To quote Dan at Drumazon's spec for its darker sibling...  Made popular by Anika Nilles, this is an absolute sonic and visual masterpiece from Mapex…
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Versatus - Gold Sparkle Burst

Versatus - Gold Sparkle Burst

BPDLV728XLW

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Natural Satin

Versatus - Natural Satin

BPDLV728XNW

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Peach Burl Burst

Versatus - Peach Burl Burst

BPDLV728XBPW

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Piano Black

Versatus - Piano Black

BPDLV728XPB

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Rose Burst

Versatus - Rose Burst

BPDLV728XBHW

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Satin Black

Versatus - Satin Black

BPDLV728XBFB

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Versatus - Transparent Copper

Versatus - Transparent Copper

BPDLV728XEW

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus System represents the pinnacle of instrument design. Groundbreaking innovations combine with drum-building mastery to form a unique and extremely versatile instrument. The hybrid Maple and Mahogany shells use the chamber-specific designs of the Black Panther De…
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Will Calhoun's Babylonian Orion

Will Calhoun's Babylonian Orion

Unique

Unique
This is one of those "oh come on, that's AI" moments... Zack Cruz, one of the Archive's long-term contributors, made a post about this in August of 2026. He's very well respected and knowledgeable about the Black Panther series, but even so I initially thought, "Really? Are you sure about this Za…
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