This Gretsch Full Range snare drum showcases the versatile sound and performance that defines Gretsch drums. The Satin Ebony finish features an ebony stain, then undergoes a multi-step satin-lacquer process to produce a dark transparency that allows the maple wood grain to be visible under it. The ebony drum shell is finished with contrasting chrome hardware to achieve a universal look. Other characteristics include a 10-ply, 8mm thick 100% maple shell, die-cast hoops, adjustable butt plate for fine-tuning, and 20-strand snare wire. The Gretsch Full Range snare offers all-around flexibility and will produce fundamentally pure, warm maple tones that can be used in a variety of applications.Satin Ebony finish Visually and sonically versatile 10-ply, 8mm 100% maple drum shell Die-cast hoops Adjustable butt plate 20-strand snare wires Evans drum heads