Canopus MO1455 Natural Finish Snare Drum with 10-ply Maple Shell - Brand: CANOPUS - Model: Snare Drum - Heads: REMO white smooth ambassador coated / REMO ambassador snare side - Material: 10-ply Maple - Finish: Natural Finish - Size: 14 inch - Snare Wires: puresound Equalizer (The Equalizer series features a design without wires in the center, enhancing the shell sound. It is less susceptible to sympathetic resonance from other drums and instruments, making it suitable for rock and funk.) It responds faithfully to touch, producing a thick sound when struck hard and retaining clear definition even when played softly. The sound cuts through, but in a good way, it doesn't project too much, making it very easy to handle within an ensemble, feeling like a versatile all-rounder. It's a drum that you'll gain more trust in the longer you use it.