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14 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

14 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

14 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

14 x 5.5 Birdseye Maple (8mm Shell, Chrome Hardware)

Overview

These 8mm Maple, chrome die-cast hoop snares only seem to be listed in the 1997 Black Panther Catalogue, at a time where Mapex seemed to be making a drum out of every material going and in every size imaginable - there's over 40 snares listed! 

They're badged as "Bird's Eye Maple".

The comprehensive set of photos is courtesy of Peter Kolodka. Cheers Peter, very much appreciated! 

Specifications

  • Catalogue Ref:
    BE4558D
  • Shell Size:
    14"x5.5"
  • Shell Construction:
    Maple
  • Shell Thickness:
    8mm
  • Shell Finish:
    Flat Black
  • Bearing Edge:
    45˚
  • Hardware Finish:
    Chrome
  • Lug Casings:
    Low-mass oval
  • Hoops:
    Die Cast Hoops
  • Snare Wires:
    20-strand snappy
  • Snare Throw Off:
    Mapex Orion Standard Strainer
  • Catalogue Ref:
    BE4558D
  • Shell Size:
    14"x5.5"
  • Shell Construction:
    Maple
  • Shell Thickness:
    8mm
  • Shell Finish:
    Flat Black
  • Bearing Edge:
    45˚
  • Hardware Finish:
    Chrome
  • Lug Casings:
    Low-mass oval
  • Hoops:
    Die Cast Hoops
  • Snare Wires:
    20-strand snappy
  • Snare Throw Off:
    Mapex Orion Standard Strainer

Released

Rarity (on release)

Uncommon
Uncommon

Catalogue Appearances