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Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Versatus acoustic drum kit

Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Versatus

Russ Miller-designed maple/mahogany kit built for studio versatility.

Mapex Shell pack

The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Versatus was developed with Russ Miller as a high-end session and touring workhorse. Chamber-specific maple/mahogany shells, SONIClear II HALO mounts, Master Tune lugs, and SAS floor tom legs give it a warm, balanced voice with practical sustain control.

Recommended for

Session drummers Touring professionals Recording engineers needing a versatile premium acoustic kit

Shells & sizes

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

Configuration5-piece or 6-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple/Mahogany
Plies / thicknessChamber-specific maple/mahogany shell thicknesses; up to 10-ply on kick/aux drums
FinishPeach Burl Burst, Piano Black Gloss
Bass drum22 x 16 in
SnareNot included — None
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 x 7 in
Rack tom 2: 12 x 7.5 in
Floor tomsFloor tom 1: 14 x 13 in
Floor tom 2: 16 x 15 in
Hardware includedTriple-flanged hoops, SONIClear II HALO mounts, Master Tune lugs, SAS floor tom legs; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Drum headsRemo USA
Made inChina / Taiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Chamber-specific maple/mahogany shell recipes
  • Designed with Russ Miller
  • HALO sustain adjustment and SAS floor tom legs
  • Balanced warm/punchy tone across genres

Cons

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

Key specs

Pieces5 or 6
TypeBoutique shell pack
Shell materialMaple/mahogany hybrid
Bearing edgeSONIClear chamber-specific profiles
Price verified$3,999 representative 5-piece