This 8x14 Tama SLP Series Big Black Steel Snare Drum has a thin, 1mm beaded steel shell and 2.3mm flanged Steel Mighty Hoops. The resulting sound is round and warm that projects clearly through any mix. The Tama LST148 is finished in a handsome matte black and delivers beautifully fat steel tone at a price point that is hard to beat. For added response and articulation, Tama gave the Big Black steel snare a 20-strand carbon-steel Snappy Snare. Check out this snare and other quality Tama products at the Drum Center of Portsmouth.