Utilizing a thin industry-standard 1mm shell, and plated with sleek black nickel, the Collector's Series Black Nickel over Brass is a versatile workhorse snare. Suitable for a variety of musical applications, it offers that sought-after "classic studio brass snare sound" for Rock, Jazz, and beyond; offering brightness and cut with a decidedly metallic tonal characteristic

Utilizing a thin industry-standard 1mm shell, and plated with sleek black nickel, the Collector's Series Black Nickel over Brass is a versatile workhorse snare. Suitable for a variety of musical applications, it offers that sought-after "classic studio brass snare sound" for Rock, Jazz, and beyond; offering brightness and cut with a decidedly metallic tonal characteristic

This DW 5.5" x 14" snare drum comes with a stainless steel shell and nickel hardware.

At 18.3 pounds, this brass snare drum is HEAVY. It's no wonder, with the 3mm solid brass shell that gives this drum much more power than a typical brass drum. This drum also includes several of DW's high-end features, including:

• MAG Throwoff - A magnet keeps the throw locked in the engaged position, while just a slight tug will completely release it. Tension is easily adjusted with the horizontal knob.
• 3P Butt Plate - toggle between three different tension settings for different musical situations
• Heads - includes an Ambassador clear-crimped snare head and an Ambassador coated-crimped batter head with tuning marks, both single ply.
• Tru-Tone Snares - 20 strands of stainless steel coil with brass endplates
• Tru-Tone Hoops - 3.0mm, heavy, round, and flat with a rounded outer edge for head dampening and stick protection
• Stainless Steel Rods - these tension rods are made from extremely strong stainless steel, and have more threading than a typical rod for greater grip and less tuning loss.

At 18.3 pounds, this brass snare drum is HEAVY. It's no wonder, with the 3mm solid brass shell that gives this drum much more power than a typical brass drum. This drum also includes several of DW's high-end features, including:

• MAG Throwoff - A magnet keeps the throw locked in the engaged position, while just a slight tug will completely release it. Tension is easily adjusted with the horizontal knob.
• 3P Butt Plate - toggle between three different tension settings for different musical situations
• Heads - includes an Ambassador clear-crimped snare head and an Ambassador coated-crimped batter head with tuning marks, both single ply.
• Tru-Tone Snares - 20 strands of stainless steel coil with brass endplates
• Tru-Tone Hoops - 3.0mm, heavy, round, and flat with a rounded outer edge for head dampening and stick protection
• Stainless Steel Rods - these tension rods are made from extremely strong stainless steel, and have more threading than a typical rod for greater grip and less tuning loss.

The DW Black Nickel over Brass snare features a 1mm brass shell plated with great-looking black nickel. It works well for most musical genres, and is a great go-to drum for when you want that classic, metallic brass sound. This drum also includes several of DW's high-end features, including:

• MAG Throwoff - A magnet keeps the throw locked in the engaged position, while just a slight tug will completely release it. Tension is easily adjusted with the horizontal knob.
• 3P Butt Plate - toggle between three different tension settings for different musical situations
• Heads - includes an Ambassador clear-crimped snare head and an Ambassador coated-crimped batter head with tuning marks, both single ply.
• Tru-Tone Snares - 20 strands of stainless steel coil with brass endplates
• Tru-Tone Hoops - 3.0mm, heavy, round, and flat with a rounded outer edge for head dampening and stick protection
• Stainless Steel Rods - these tension rods are made from extremely strong stainless steel, and have more threading than a typical rod for greater grip and less tuning loss.