DW 14x8 Collector's Series Maple VLT Snare Drum - Natural Satin Oil

The DW 14x8 Collector's Series Maple VLT Snare Drum (DRX20814SSC) features an 11-ply Pure Maple VLT shell with 3-ply maple reinforcement hoops, 60 degree bearing edges, 20 single-ended Turret lugs (10-lug configuration), True-Pitch 50 tension rods, 3.0mm True-Hoops, MAG throw-off, 5P butt plate, 20-strand True-Tone snare wires, DW Coated White Snare Batter drumhead made by Remo, DW Clear Snare Bottom drumhead made by Remo, satin oil finish over natural maple woodgrain, lacquered interior, chrome hardware, and DW Collector's Series badge.

Maple is the most popular wood for drum making, maple is a hardwood that produces maximum resonance, projection, and attack. Combined with reinforcement hoops, it can produce a more focused sound and is well-suited for live and studio applications.