The Drum Workshop Collectors Series 8x14 Nickel Over Brass snare drum is an industry standard. Drum Workshop's level of quality and reliability are unsurpassed in the drum world. This applies to everything in their product catalog from drum kits to hardware to bits and pieces. No corners are cut and the end result is a better product with better performance.  Using a 1mm­-thick shell, this drum is expressively bright and can cut through any mix like a knife. Making the depth a 8" adds an explosive quality to the tone of this drum. The natural brightness of the brass pairs well with the added depth of the drum to give you a cutting, full­bodied blast out of hard hits, but still enough sensitivity to capture delicate rolls and brush work. Definitely a snare to try if you're looking for versatility.