For this snare DW took a rolled 1mm, bead-reinforced, all-brass shell and decked it out with everything the Design Series has to offer. There’s little doubt that this snare drum will more than get the job done in any musical situation. This studio-quality snare is high-end in every way except for its modest price tag. DW Design Series Metal Snare Features: 6.5″ x 14″ Black nickel over brass finish MAG Throw-Off True-Pitch Tuning DW Reverse Dot batter head by Remo