Taye Studio Series represents the definitive product of years of percussion craftsmanship and experience. Maple has long been known for its unique sonic properties, providing equal frequency response of lows, mids and highs. Sugar maple is one of the hardest and densest species of the wood, accentuating these attributes. Featuring a 10-ply 7.5mm shell, StudioMaple snares from Taye Drums produce superb sensitivity and aggressive attack. Moreover, durable 14-ply sugar maple hoops give the drum unmistakeably warm and rich overtones and provide an authentic side stick sound. Finally, these drums are equipped with a SideLatch™ strainer that employs minimum moving parts and a large knurled tension knob for easy snare adjustment. Articulated Claw Hooks virtually eliminate the need to disassemble hooks and tension rods when change heads.