Sporting a classic Natural Lacquer, "The Maple" by Canopus is a staff favorite here at Drum Center of Portsmouth. This is one of those snare drums that will do it all. The 8-ply shell configuration is optimized for maximum projection. 8 premium, brass-plated single point lugs give it just the right balance of openness and tunability. It's responsive and thick at lower tunings, and it screams when it's cranked up. Canopus die cast hoops tame the overtones just enough and yield powerful, cutting rim shots. This is the ultimate instrument for the serious drummer!