The foundation of this 6.5x14 DW Design Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum is a rolled 1mm, bead-reinforced, all-brass shell. It's been decked it out with everything that makes DW Design Series such a steal at this price point - MAG Throw-Off, True-Pitch Tuning, and a DW Reverse Dot batter head by Remo. This snare will meet all expectations on the road or in the studio.