This DW Design Series snare drum features a rolled 1 mm bead-reinforced all-brass shell and all the accompaniments DW s Design Series has to offer. Plated in striking black nickel this snare produces aggressive round attack with very musical overtones. For hardware the drum is fitted with a MAG Throw-Off and a True-Pitch Tuning system. A DW Reverse Dot batter head by Remo will ensure it s playable right out of the box. This studio-quality snare is high end in every way except for it modest price tag. Available in 14x5-1/2 or 14 x 6-1/2 .