Product description: The new Starphonic Concert Snare Drums from TAMA have 14"x6" ply 6mm maple shells for a warm, versatile tone. The 120° snare bed ensures a freely swinging underhead and maximum snare response. Both are also equipped with TAMA's straight grooved hoops and freedom lugs. Featuring two different but highly versatile snare assemblies, each of them offers a wide tonal range to tailor the sound to the player's individual preferences and performance needs. Shell 6.0mm, 7 ply 100% maple hoops Grooved Straight Hoop (10 holes) Strainer/Butt MLS50AC Linear-Drive Strainer/MLS50BC Snare WireHybrid Snare Wire (MS12NN14L) Nickel Wound Round Guitar String (6 strands in the center); Black Nylon Coated Stainless Steel Wire (3 strands each outside) Additional product details: Article num.