Legendary Gretsch artist Vinnie Colaiuta was looking for a versatile primary and secondary snare drum that would meet his needs on stage and in the studio. Working with the artisans at the Gretsch USA Factory in Ridgeland, South Carolina, Vinnie created two stunning signature snares that captured the tone he was looking for. The main snare drum, a 14x5, boasts a wide dynamic range, a rich sound, and fast response, while the sub-snare drum, a 12x4, boasts a loud rim shot that's surprising for such a small diameter. Both the main and sub drums are finished in the original Cobalt Blue Gloss color, which was also used on the Gretsch USA Custom drum kit used on Sting and Peter Gabriel's Rock, Paper, Scissors world tour. The guitar features a 6-ply North American maple and gum shell with a silver sealer interior, a 4mm die-cast hoop, and a Vinnie Colaiuta-signed square emblem. Size: 14x5 Shell: 6-ply North American Maple/Gum, Silver Sealer Interiors Color: Cobalt Blue Lacquer Hoop: Die-cast Hoop 4mm, 8-Hole Lug: G-5472 Double Ended Lug Strainer: G-5375&5379 Lightning Throw-off Snare wire: 20-strand Accessories: soft case, tuning key