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Sound and Fury from This Diminutive Snare





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Lamb of God's Chris Adler prefers a cranked, dry snare. That's why he chose a 12-inch all-wood shell for the Mapex Warbird, a revved-up version of his signature Black Panther snare. Though small in stature, there's nothing pint-sized about the Warbird's cutting potential. This walnut/maple snare delivers a quick bite that positively slays for genres ranging from gospel to metal. Its etched walnut exterior features artwork by artist K3N (nee Ken Adams) of LOG fame, while Mapex's SONIClear bearing edges ? complete with Evans heads and Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops ? give the Warbird a controlled attack and formidable bottom end. You also get a Trick Multi-Stage throw off and premium Puresound snare wires for endless options for snare response. Whether you're looking to replace your main snare with something fiercer, or you want to add a killer side snare to your stage kit, Sweetwater drummers stand by the Chris Adler Mapex Warbird Black Panther Design Lab snare.





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We see a lot of signature instruments roll through our doors here at Sweetwater, and it says something to us when an artist is willing to use theirs for real-world applications. Chris has been touring with his Mapex Warbird snare for years and he loves it. "I like to tune it up and get a real biting sound," he says. "But it tunes down just as well." The Warbird's walnut and maple shell supplies body and balance, with a nice crack and commendable punch, especially under a close mic ? that is, if you even need one. "I got notes from a sound engineer [after a show we did in Japan]. Even in an arena of 25,000 people that night, he didn't need to use the snare microphone. It's very loud."





Hoops that bridge the gap between flanged and cast





Mapex Sonic Savers produce a tone of their own, combining with the crack of the Warbird's shell for a round, powerful rimshot. At a pound and a half each, it should also come as no surprise that Sonic Saver hoops are built to take a beating without warping or falling apart.





Artwork by K3N





Lamb of God veterans will recognize K3N as the album art artist behind the band's last several albums. K3N's beautifully etched eagle speaks both to the elegance of the Mapex Warbird and to Adler's personal life. "It reminds me of a gorgeous piece of furniture. It's really quite a piece of art," says Chris, whose name means eagle in German.





Mapex Warbird Black Panther Design Lab 12-inch Snare Drum Features:


Designed by Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler


5.5 inches x 12 inches (depth x diameter)


Great for metal, hip-hop, and gospel


Works well as a main snare or side snare


Cranks high for an explosive crack


Tunes low for a satisfying punch


Walnut/maple shell is loud and balanced


Etched K3N artwork displays like fine furniture


SONIClear bearing edges maximize tone and tuning range


2.3mm Sonic Saver hoops are rugged and soulful


Trick Multi-Step throw off gives you several snare tension options


Comes stock with premium Puresound P1216 snare wires and Evans drumheads