Mapex Black Panther Cyrus Snare Drum 14 x 6 in. Chrome

The Mapex Black Panther Cyrus snare with Sonic Saver hoops is the drum of choice for a deep, dry sound with the presence of steel The Cyrus is sharp and cutting at higher tunings, but settles into a mighty crack when loosened up The proprietary Sonic Saver hoops are a middle ground between triple-flange and die-cast They’re made from steel that’s folded inward for a round shape instead of a flat flange Sonic Savers control the tone for a drier sound than triple-flange, but they don’t deaden the drum the way die-cast hoops can They also reduce wear on the drum and sticks The result is a focused snare with clean, punchy rim shots every time