Bringing a solid tonal spike from a bright mix of hardwoods, Pearl's StaveCraft Snare Drums are the perfect fusion of old-world workmanship and new-school performance. Each 25mm thick shell starts from two layers of meticulously beveled solid Thai Oak staves. Using a principal exclusive to Pearl, an added stave of exotic Makha wood is inserted into the center Dado channel formed by each stave. Like pieces in an intricate puzzle, this "DadoLoc" joint increases total shell strength by 50%. The shell is then lathed to a perfectly round 25mm thickness, hand sealed and fitted with Swivel Tube Lugs and MasterCast die-cast counter hoops for added volume and tuning precision. Producing sharp sonic focus and piercing volume for the heavy player, StaveCraft snares are a great addition to any pro player's drumming soundscape.