The5 x 14" Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Snare Drum provides the perfect sound in the studio or on stage. The USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminum shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack. This snare drum features a Hammered 1.7mm Seamless Aluminum Shell, 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops, P88AC Throw Off, P35P Butt Plate, 10 lugs, Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Drumhead, and Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Drumhead.