7/15/2007

MAPEX INTRODUCES SPECIAL EDITION BLACK PANTHER ETCHED STAINLESS STEEL KUNG FU SNARE DRUM

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The new Black Panther Special Edition Etched Stainless Steel Kung Fu Snare Drum. DOWNLOAD HI-RES VERSION

The batter head is emblazoned with special Kung Fu graphics. DOWNLOAD HI-RES VERSION

Symbols representing Kung Fu weaponry are etched into the stainless steel shell. DOWNLOAD HI-RES VERSION

The Kung Fu Snare comes with a free padded Black Panther carrying case. DOWNLOAD HI-RES VERSION

Mapex has introduced a special edition Black Panther etched stainless steel snare drum inspired by the ancient Chinese Martial Art of Kung Fu. The 14x5.5 snare drum has a 1mm stainless steel shell that has been black chrome plated and then etched with graphics representing the various disciplines of the art of Kung Fu.

“This is a very special drum,” says Joe Hibbs, Product Development Manager for Mapex USA. “The art of Kung Fu, like the art of drumming, requires discipline, concentration and practice in order to become a master.”

The seven symbols that surround the drum represent the arsenal of Kung Fu weaponry: spear, hammer, wand, knife, fist, sword and bow,” explains Hibbs. “Each discipline is rudimental in nature and must be practiced diligently in order to one day achieve greatness.”

In addition to the ornamental steel etching, the batter head of the drum is also emblazoned with the symbols of Kung Fu and the Chinese Symbol for Black Panther in red.

The Black Panther Kung Fu Snare Drum (BPST455KFU) comes with a semi-rigid, padded Black Panther carrying case, which has a retail value of $129.99.