This is a Curly Maple, 6x14, 10 ply, 6.8mm Signature Snare Drum called “The Peerless”. The inspiration for this drum comes from the first drum set that I got when I was 12 years old, which was a 10 piece, 1982 Ludwig Classic Maple kit in a natural maple finish. The kit included an 8x14 Coliseum Snare Drum that really lived up to its name. The curly maple used in our “Peerless” snare is a sonically and visually pleasing alternative to the standard maple shell. It’s slightly bright with some nice mid-low tones and a long sustain. The triple flanged rims let this beauty sing! Wayne Free, the drummer for The Embers chooses to play this beautiful drum!