Overview
The Equinox 14" Snare features a North American Maple shell, reinforcement rings and the classic styling of single-flanged hoops which evoke musical traditions and modern execution. This drum possesses the controlled articulation needed to hear the most subtle ghost notes coupled with a bright and open presence at full volume.
- The harder all-Maple shell and edge reinforcement rings raise the frequency response in the 1-3 kHz range, giving this drum a clear and bright tone to cut through guitars, larger ensembles and horn bands.
- The SONIClear Bearing Edge is standard on all Black Panther Design Lab Shells and allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a clearer fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range
- Design Lab Snares feature Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand wires. The wires are medium-gauged evenly spaced standard coils, providing an even balance between snare response and shell sound.
- The Cylinder-Drive Strainer and Butt-End Adjuster use a self-lubricating bearing to ensure smooth operation. The adjustment dial employs "micro-lock" technology that provides precise control and prevents the snare wires from loostening during play.
Photos courtesy of Julio from Neko Music, Japan and Rees Bridges. Cheers folks, much appreciated!
Specifications
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Catalogue Ref:BPML4500CFB
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Shell Size:14"x5"
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Shell Construction:6-ply Maple w/4-ply 4mm Maple Reinforcement Rings
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Shell Thickness:6mm
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Shell Finish:Transparent Black SAS Finish
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Bearing Edge:45° SONIClear™ Batter and 35° Snare Side Bearing Edges (both with ⅜" Rounded Back-Cuts)
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Hardware Finish:Chrome
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Lug Casings:Staggered Sculpted Shield
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Number of Lugs:10
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Hoops:Chrome Plated Copper Alloy Single-Flange with Claws
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Air Vents:2
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Snare Wires:Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand Stainless Steel Coils with Copper End-Plates
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Snare Throw Off:Cylinder-Drive
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Snare Bed:2.7mm Deep x 5.5" Width Tapered Snare Beds
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Catalogue Ref:BPML4500CFB
-
Shell Size:14"x5"
-
Shell Construction:6-ply Maple w/4-ply 4mm Maple Reinforcement Rings
-
Shell Thickness:6mm
-
Shell Finish:Transparent Black SAS Finish
-
Bearing Edge:45° SONIClear™ Batter and 35° Snare Side Bearing Edges (both with ⅜" Rounded Back-Cuts)
-
Hardware Finish:Chrome
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Lug Casings:Staggered Sculpted Shield
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Number of Lugs:10
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Hoops:Chrome Plated Copper Alloy Single-Flange with Claws
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Air Vents:2
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Snare Wires:Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand Stainless Steel Coils with Copper End-Plates
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Snare Throw Off:Cylinder-Drive
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Snare Bed:2.7mm Deep x 5.5" Width Tapered Snare Beds