With a shell that was handcrafted by world-famous, Seattle-based drum builder Gregg Keplinger, this DW Black Iron Snare is one of only 50 available. Carefully assembled by DW in their California custom shop, this snare drum offers a lower fundamental note than most metal shells with aggressive attack and dry overtones. <br /> <br />The raw beauty is true to the Keplinger tradition, while DW's state-of-the-art hardware appointments enable a player to dial in their desired tone. This drum features True-Hoops, True-Tone Snare Wires, the True-Pitch 50 Tuning system, a MAG Throw-Off System with 3P (3-Position) butt-plate, and DW Heads by Remo USA. <br /> <br />Plated in black nickel and nestled in a deluxe padded carrying case, the Black Iron snare is a limited edition drum that's made to be played. <strong>Configuration</strong> <br />Snare Size: 14&quot; x 6&quot; <br />Total Pieces: 1 <br /> <b>Extras</b> <br />Case or Bag:Yes <br />Stand: Not Applicable <br /> <b>Shells</b> <br />Shell Material:Iron <br />Shell Construction: Rolled <br />Shell Thickness (mm): Info Not Available <br />Bearing Edge:45 <br />Reinforcement Ring: No <br /> <b>Hardware</b> <br />Hardware Material: Black Nickel <br />Hoop Type: Patented <br />Lugs: Proprietary <br />Throw-Off: Tap-Style <br />Internal muffler: No <br />Snares:Steel <br /> <b>Other</b> <br />Heads: Branded <br />Finish Type: Lacquer <br />Country of Origin: United States <br /> <br />