The 14×8 Yamaha Recording Custom Birch Snare Drum (RBS1480SOB) has a 6-ply north american birch shell. This Yamaha snare drum has 30-degree bearing edges, triple-flanged hoops, 10 one-piece lugs, 25-strand high carbon steel snares, Q Type throw-off, DC3 type butt-plate, and a coated Ambassador drumhead by Remo. This snare drum has a Solid Black finish, and chrome hardware.