Pearl Free Floating Maple Snare Natural 14x3.5 6 ply 100% aged premium maple 3-1/2" x 14" SR-1000 GlideLock strainer SN-1420I UltraSound even-tension snares The "free floating" concept of removing all hardware from the shell is an extremely effective way of increasing the amount of coloration of each shell material to maximize its contribution to the overall sound of the drum Pearl's Free Floating System also allows you the option to swap shells as easily as changing a batter head An aircraft-quality aluminum alloy bottom edge ring is machined to provide perfect seating with the shell and is precision cut to offer the most stable, sensitive, responsive snare bed imaginable All of the drum's hardware is attached to the edge ring, including the throw-off, allowing the shell to resonate unrestricted