The centrepiece of your drumkit'. '.strtoupper('t')he dixon drums 14 x 5.5 artisan series equator snare drum is constructed from a 7.2mm oak shell topped off with 1mm of steel'. '.strtoupper('t')he 7.2mm oak provides warm tonal qualities with a full bodied presence when tuned up high'. '.strtoupper('t')he 1mm steel builds on this adding exceptional power and durability to drive through the mix'. '.strtoupper('t')his snare is fitted with a satin wenge hoop delivering further warmth and durability to the equator'. '.strtoupper('t')he perfect size for the perfect sound'. '.strtoupper('t')he 14 x 5.5 shell provides a tight snappy tone'. '.strtoupper('w')hen tuned up the 14 x 5.5 equator provides a precise and rapid tone while a lower tuning results in a wider dirtier tone'. '.strtoupper('t')he artisan series equator snare drum also incorporates a flip drop style throw off allowing you to instantly drop the snare wires and achieve a mixture of timbres.