Yamaha's BSM series snares have been specially designed in conjunction with Franz Schindlbeck, percussionist with the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Percussion Atelier at Yamaha Frankfurt. Features include a 6-ply maple Air-Seal shell with Violin Sunburst finish, dual-cut 30/45 degree bearing edge, shallow snare bed, 8 separate Honey-lug casings, die-cast hoops, Berlin 3-10-3 Combination Snare Wires, and a dark, European-style sound.