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bennyboyt
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  14:12:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
http://www.drumshack.co.uk/buy/3510/0/-2/2nd-hand-mapex-black-panther-black-widow-14andquot-x-5andquot-snare

http://www.drumshop.co.uk/buy/yamaha-stage-custom-14-x-55-snare-drum-pre-loved.htm

The place I practice has a truly terrible snare drum, so I've decided to branch out for one of my own, on the basis that I'll always have use for another snare drum.

These two have caught my eye, just wondering on you guys opinions, if it helps the sort of music my band plays is pop covers/light rock.

Thanks in advance!

Prog
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  14:15:28  Show Profile  Visit Prog's Homepage  Reply with Quote
New ones are only £50 more but that does look to be in excellent condition, if a little wet!
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bennyboyt
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  14:29:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes I found the rain drops slightly concerning!

Would you say you notice a big difference in that and the Yamaha snare I posted, considering the difference in price?
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rollingthunder
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  16:30:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I would pay the extra. The Mapex is in a different league.
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bennyboyt
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  16:49:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm tempted you know, it sounds like the Black Panther is a good line of snares (you can probably tell I'm not too clued up on these things), so I'll likely use it an awful lot in years to come.
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rollingthunder
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  17:07:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Im sure i've read on here that there are issues with those Nouveau lugs on the Yamaha.
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rollingthunder
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  17:09:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Welcome to the Forum by the way.
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WendyB
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Posted - 21/05/2012 :  18:06:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
There is a big price difference, but you won't regret buying the Panther. I have a steel and a walnut and don't want anything else.
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bennyboyt
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Posted - 22/05/2012 :  08:29:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by rollingthunder

I would pay the extra. The Mapex is in a different league.



I bit the bullet and bought it last night, can't wait for it to arrive!

quote:
Originally posted by rollingthunder

Welcome to the Forum by the way.


Cheers mate, I'll be hanging around for sure.
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Zatoichi
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Posted - 23/05/2012 :  07:21:35  Show Profile  Visit Zatoichi's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I have a maple Black Panther with the birdseye outer ply. They're a good solid line of snares with a reasonable price tag. I reckon you'll love it!
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bennyboyt
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Posted - 23/05/2012 :  09:46:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It's due to arrive today, so I'll whack up some pictures later and my initial thoughts too.

Thanks for the help guys.
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