Mapex | Black Panther PHATBOB BPML4700TLNTB
Build
Big in every sense, the 14"x7" Phatbob has a fat shell consisting of 12mm of 100 percent maple ply. It also has a couple of vintage style features. First, it's the only drum in the Panther range which has rounded profile bearing edges, which Mapex dubs 8:2. And second, whereas the snare bed dips on the other wood drums are shallow, on this drum the beds are cut deeper, so you really can't miss them.
The drum is finished in ominous black stain lacquer with matching black hardware
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Hands on
Everything works to give Phat Bob a big sound. The thick shell elevates the pitch and potential volume, while the rounded bearing edges soften the impact a little, fattening up the tone. The relatively deep snare beds help the snares to lie flat and tight to the head, further thickening the snare response.
You appreciate the extra fine sensitivity of the new Panther snare strainer. The overall feeling as you lay in is one of solidity and gravitas, a sense of confidence, no matter what sort of music you play.
You appreciate the extra fine sensitivity of the new Panther snare strainer. The overall feeling as you lay in is one of solidity and gravitas, a sense of confidence, no matter what sort of music you play.
