This premium 10-ply North American maple snare drum is the standard by which all DW snares are measured, crafted with the finest hand-selected wood and customized in DW's California Custom Shop. Featuring a six-ply reinforcement hoop and 60-degree bearing edge for optimal attack and resonance, this snare produces a full tonal range with plenty of warmth and brightness. The lacquered interior further enhances the tone, making this definitive workhorse snare the one to own for any serious drummer.