Rarely used in drum manufacturing, American Ash provides excellent tonal qualities and beautiful grain patterns. These Craviotto American Ash snare drums come with matching reinforcing hoops and are available in a choice of two traditional sizes, 5.5x14 & 6.5x14. Along with their lightning-fast stick response, both drums possess a clean, penetrating sound that is slightly darker and drier than Maple. Each drum in the Diamond Tube Lug Edition Snare Drum Collection features hand-selected, handcrafted shells and gleaming chrome-plated hardware along with premium-quality components including Craviotto's "Diamond" tube lugs, Remo Ambassador drumheads, Trick GS007 strainer, heavy-gauge (2.3mm) triple-flanged counter hoops, and Craviotto high-carbon snare wires. All Craviotto American Ash snare drums are finished in natural satin oil, and come complete with a heavy-duty cordura snare drum bag.