The ahead 14 x 6 glossy tinted birch snare drum is a piece of true beauty with a legendary sound. The 14 x 6 size offers additional power and projection to the smaller shell size. The birch shell is extremely durable and creates a perfect balance of low and high frequencies that makes for one excellent workhorse. Practice or performance gig or home studio the ahead glossy tinted birch snare drum performs.what about the hardware? The dunnett r7 throw off features an adjustable lever with a quick release mechanism. This throw off is small and lightweight allowing for quick timbre changes during performances. The fat cat dual adjustable snare wires deliver a sensitive yet professional sound that us serious drummers crave. The 8 lug s hoop counter hoop has the power to deliver substantial rim shots that sit perfectly in the mix. These are fitted with tight screw tension rods which ensure accurate and reliable tuning.