This 14 x 6-1/2 Pearl Free Floating Snare features an 6-ply maple and mahogany shell that offers the smooth frequencies of maple with the classic versatile warmth of mahogany. All free-floating snare drums are equipped with die-cast hoops free-floating lugs chrome hardware a coated Remo Ambassador batter head and Pearl s new SR-160F strainer featuring Pearl s exclusive Click-Lock system which simultaneously locks the snare lever and the tension adjuster to your exact liking. The metal shell drums have a classy brushed finish while the wood shell drums are finished in Pearl s exclusive Satin Lacquer natural wood finishes.