The 14x6.5 Pearl Reference Series Brass Snare Drum (RFB-1465) has same amazing projection, crispness, and sensitivity as its steel sibling but with a warmer tone. This Pearl snare drum features a 3mm rolled and welded brass shell, 10 BRL65 pivoting lugs for perfect tension rod alignment, MasterCast die cast hoops, SR-1000 Glide Lock strainer with locking lever that prevents the throw off from disengaging no matter how hard you play, and 20-strand snare wires.