The Tama SLP 14 x 6.5 Studio Maple Snare Drum boasts an all maple shell and newly-designed 100 maple wood hoops coated with urethane for higher durability. These give the snare a warm resonant sound that nonetheless has a crisp clear attack. The shell of the Tama SLP Studio Maple Snare Drum features Tamas Sound Focus Rings which reinforce the shell and provide clear projection and sustain ensuring a distinct sound. The Sienna finish gives the drum a striking look while ensuring that the unusual wooden hoops stand out on stage.