[Made in Japan! Snare drums from Negi Drums, a long-established Japanese brand founded in 1962, have arrived!] -Negi Drums- Negi Drums has a long history, having been founded in 1962, making it a well-established Japanese brand with over 60 years of history. They are particularly particular about shell specifications, and their drums, which use unique shells rarely seen from other manufacturers, are carefully manufactured one by one in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the "city of music," by President Kotaro Negi with his skilled techniques and passion. -GK1450P-S2BK 5mm Agathis + Reinforcement 14×5- Agathis wood, a type of wood from the Araucariaceae family, is one of the distinctive shell materials used in Negi Drums. Agathis wood has a smooth and very soft texture, producing a sound with moderate brightness and a rich, mellow quality. Featuring a slightly thinner shell with added reinforcement (reinforcement rings), this drum boasts a vintage-inspired shell specification that delivers a clear stick sound while maintaining a full, resonant tone. This snare drum is recommended for those looking for a familiar sound suitable for jazz, pop, and other genres. Size: 14''×5'' Shell: 5mm Agathis + Reinforcement Finish: Dark Brown Edge Type: 45° Snare Bed: Double Bed Hoop:Top:2.3mm Power Hoop(Steel)/10 Holes Lug: Wide Tube Lug Strainer & Butt:S-3 Zippo Style Lock Strainer/B-3 Small Die Cast Butt Snare Wire: 20 wires *Please note that this item has been displayed in-store and available for trial playing, so there may be some dents on the headstock.