Recommended for RnB, Funk, Soul and jazz styles or players wanting a snare that can cater for a range of tunings. This little Mapex will actually cater for almost anything though. It’s very easy to see a range of applications for this guy.
The Cherry Bomb can yield a super focused crack or a broader, deeper tone not usually characterised by a snare drum of this size depending on what you’re after. It’s super sensitive all round with little overtones and a great rim shot. Very well behaved. It’s really pleasing to the ear – straight out of the box! All you need to decide is how you want to tune it. High and open = crack, funky and pop. Low and muffled slightly with some Gaffa = old school, focused and perfect for recording. Fell in love with it straight away actually.
The Cherry bomb, as per the name features a Cherry Wood shell with a beautiful finish and all the usual (and great) Black Panther hardware/fittings such as the ‘butter like’ piston throw off with dual tension knobs, premium snare wires and the stick friendly ‘sonic saver’ hoops for great feel.
So, this is another great snare from Mapex, who are frankly, really kicking ass with the Black Panther range. The price is pretty right with this guy too so not just pros are likely to get involved. I reckon it’ll deliver a great sound and good manners for years to come. Winner.
RRP: AUD$499
Check out the Mapex Black Panther range here
great review mate…really like it, i really dig into getting this snare, some how they just disappear :))
I nearly bought this one myself actually!! It’s a cracker.
I have had this drum for a year now. It has one the widest tuning ranges I’ve ever encountered in a snare. I usually tune it in the mid range and it sounds just as fat as one of my Bubinga 14×6.5 snares which is really surprising 🙂