The Tama Starphonic line of snare drums maintains the legendary strength, durability and quality you expect from "The Strongest Name in Drums", but with current features and aesthetics that the modern working drummer expects from their snare. The 6x14 Starphonic brass snare drum has a 1.2 mm beaded shell that is topped with a grooved hoop and Tama's Freedom Lugs, which allow you to change the snare head without ever loosening a tension rod! The 1.5 mm bearing edge gives the Tama-PBR146 a sharp but full sound with warm overtones and perfect projection. Snare response is snappy and prominent thanks to Tama's Line Drive Snare Strainer and Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires.