EQUINOX

The Black Panther Design Lab Equinox delivers the most open and bright tone in the BPDL series, featuring a Padauk/Maple Hybrid Shell. The Single-Flanged Hoops contribute to a distinctive sound by enhancing the drum’s resonance, producing a rich and vibrant tone. Additionally, they offer a metallic rim-shot sound, making the drum more powerful on the big stage.

Padauk / Maple Hybrid Shell

Open and bright.
The Maple/Padauk hybrid shell that produces a bright and open tone. This combination offers clarity and warmth, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles.

Single-Flanged Hoops

The single-flanged hoop has a very characteristic sound.
These hoops open the drum up and create a very resonant tone from the instrument. They also have a metallic rimshot tone.
  • BPDLE628XFB

Finish

SAS 1 | Satin Flat Black (FB)

Specifications & Components

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Equinox
Equinox
  • Spec/ BPDLE628XFB
  • Components / Satin Flat Black (FB)
Shell Padauk/ Maple Hybrid Shell
Finish Satin Flat Black (FB)
Configuration BD22″x16″, TT10″x7″, TT12″x7.5″, FT14″x13″, FT16″x15″
Lug Master Tune Lug
Hardware Fitting Chrome
Tom Holder TH800
Plies Rack Tom (10″): 6-ply, 5.8mm
Rack Tom (12″):  6-ply, 6.5mm
Floor Tom (14″): 6-ply, 6.5mm
Floor Tom (16″):  6-ply, 6.5mm
Bass Drums(22″) : 8-ply, 7.2mm
Bearing Edge SONIClear™ Bearing Edge

Rack Toms (10″/ 12″): 45°
Floor Toms (14″/ 16″) ; Bass Drums (22″) : 60°

Drumhead Rack Toms:
[Batter] REMO Ambassador Clear
[Bottom] REMO Ambassador ClearFloor Toms:
[Batter] REMO Emperor Clear
[Bottom] REMO Ambassador ClearBass Drum:
[Front] REMO P3 Renaissance
[Batter] REMO P3 Felt Tone Hazy
Tom Hoop 2.5mm Single Flanged Hoop
Bearing Edges SAS Ring
Drum Type Model Sizes Total (mm) Ply Batter Resonant Batter Middle Resonant
TOM BPDLET865FB 8×6.5 5.8 6 45° 45°
TOM BPDLET1007FB 10×7 5.8 6 45° 45°
TOM BPDLET1275FB 12×7.5 6.5 6 45° 45°
TOM BPDLET1308FB 13×8 6.5 6 45° 45°
FLOOR TOM BPDLEF1413FB 14×13 6.5 6 45° 45°
FLOOR TOM BPDLEF1615FB 16×15 6.5 6 45° 45°
FLOOR TOM BPDLEF1816FB 18×16 7.2 6 60° 60°
BASS DRUM BPDLEB1814AFB 18×15 7.2 6 60° 60°
BASS DRUM BPDLEB2015AFB 20×15 7.2 6 60° 60°
BASS DRUM BPDLEB2216AFB 22×16 7.2 6 60° 60°
BASS DRUM BPDLEB2415AFB 24×15 7.2 6 60° 60°
AUX DRUM BPDLEAU1812AFB 18×12 10.25 6 60° 60°

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