The Hydro is alive with fluid energy: deep, dark and bursting with character. When the music calls for a small-diameter sound, its 13x7-inch shell packs the punch of a storm surge.

Mapex Black Panther Hydro 13x7" maple snare in Satin Black

Maple shell, walnut rings

The 6-ply, 5.1mm maple shell is reinforced with 4-ply, 4mm walnut rings and finished in Satin Black, with black brushed hardware and in-line locking B-lugs.

Mapex Black Panther Hydro snare showing Satin Black maple shell and black brushed hardware

SONIClear bearing edge

A rounded 45-degree centre cut with a SONIClear 3/8-inch outer cut lets the head sit flatter and make better contact with the shell, for a stronger fundamental and an expanded tuning range. A 2.3mm snare bed, 5.5 inches wide, seats the 20-strand snare wires against the Remo Ambassador resonant head.

Air Flow venting

Each Black Panther model is fitted with the number of vent holes that suits its feel and resonance, chosen through extensive testing. The Hydro has three air vents.

Air vent on the Satin Black shell of the Mapex Black Panther Hydro

Cylinder-Drive strainer, Sonic Saver hoops

The Cylinder-Drive strainer and butt-side adjustment run on a self-lubricating bearing for smooth operation, and their micro-lock adjustment knobs give precise tension control. Sonic Saver hoops complete the drum.

Cylinder-Drive strainer on the Mapex Black Panther Hydro snare

Watch & Hear It

Product FAQ

What is the shell made of?

A 6-ply, 5.1mm maple shell with 4-ply, 4mm walnut reinforcement rings, finished in Satin Black.

What does it sound like?

Deep, dark and full of character, with the punch of a storm surge from a small-diameter drum.

What heads and snare wires are fitted?

Remo Ambassador heads and 20-strand snare wires.

What bearing edge does it have?

A rounded 45-degree centre cut with a SONIClear 3/8-inch outer cut, and a 2.3mm snare bed, 5.5 inches wide.

How does it differ from the Persuader and Predator?

The Hydro is a 13x7" wood snare with a maple shell and walnut rings. The Persuader (14x6.5" hammered brass) and Predator (14x6" copper) are 14-inch metal snares.

Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop

Authorised Mapex Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.

Model & Format6 specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Mapex
Model	BPNML3700LFB
Series	Black Panther
Name	The Hydro
Type	Snare drum
Size	13" x 7"

Shell & Finish6 specifications

Specification	Details
Shell	6-ply maple, 5.1mm
Reinforcement rings	4-ply walnut, 4mm
Finish	Satin Black
Bearing edge	Rounded 45° centre cut; SONIClear 3/8" outer cut
Snare bed	2.3mm, 5.5" wide
Air vents	3

Hardware6 specifications

Specification	Details
Lugs	In-line locking B-lugs, 8 per side
Hoops	Sonic Saver
Strainer	Cylinder-Drive with micro-lock tension control
Snare wires	20-strand
Hardware finish	Black brushed
Heads	Remo Ambassador