Mapex has long history of successfully combining different wood materials to make great sounding drum shells. Now Mapex has advanced this methodology with the Velvetone, which features a new maple and walnut shell formula. Rich, dark 3.4mm walnut plies act as a low-end buffer between warm interior and exterior maple plies. A specially selected 1:9 bearing edge allows the Remo Ambassador Suede drumheads to resonate fully.

The result is a drum that can whisper when needed, but can also bark at a moment's notice. To make sure the Velvetone is as appealing to the eye as it is to the ear, Mapex has finished the drums with an Italian burl maple veneer with a high gloss, Butter Burst lacquer. The Velvetone is exclusively for the player that can distinguish between simply good and truly extraordinary.

Black Panther drums are sold as four and five-piece component packs. Choose from add-on bass drums, floor toms ,tom-toms and a hardware pack to build the set you've always dreamed of.

Features:

• Traditional American Maple shells with Walnut interior
• 1:9 rounded bearing edge
• Mapex Sonic Saver Hoop
• Butter Burst Burl Finish
• Islolated Mounting System
• Spring loaded floor tom legs
• Remo Amassador Suede drumheads
• Chrome Hardware

Hardware and cymbals sold separately.