Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb acoustic drum kit

Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb

100% cherry Black Panther kit with focused vintage studio warmth.

Mapex Shell pack

The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb uses 100% cherry shells to create a warm, focused, vintage-leaning acoustic voice. Sonic Saver hoops, SONIClear bearing edges, and modern Mapex hardware make it a premium studio and classic-rock shell pack for players who want a distinct cherry-wood sound.

Recommended for

Studio recording drummers Classic rock and indie players Drummers seeking 100% cherry shell tone

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration4-piece shell pack
Shell materialCherry
Plies / thickness8-ply, 9mm cherry wood
FinishNatural Satin SAS Finish, Rose Burst
Bass drum22 x 16 in
SnareNot included — None
Rack tomsRack tom: 12 x 8 in
Floor tomsFloor tom 1: 14 x 14 in
Floor tom 2: 16 x 16 in
Hardware includedSonic Saver hoops, SAS attenuating system, TH655BB tom holder; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Drum headsRemo USA Coated/Clear Ambassador
Made inChina / Taiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 100% cherry shells
  • Warm, focused, vintage-style tone
  • Sonic Saver hoops and SONIClear edges
  • Modern Black Panther Design Lab hardware

Cons

  • High boutique-tier price
  • Snare, stands, pedals, and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

Pieces4
TypeBoutique shell pack
Shell material100% cherry
Bearing edge45-degree SONIClear with rounded back-cuts
Price verified$4,499