This 7" x 13" snare drum is decked out with black hardware over a shell made of ash. ddrum introduced Dominion series drums with ash shells when others dismissed it as merely a wood for guitar bodies. Ash provides more volume than maple or birch can produce. Dominion ash drums have been enthusiastically accepted by players who have louder and more aggressive playing styles, and are now a permanent staple in the ddrum family. The snare's vibrant grain has the stunning visual properties of oak, while the latest improvements in finish application and precision bearing-edge cutting allow for maximum output and performance on the road or in the studio.