The Gretsch Renown Series snare drum delivers a tone and playing experience that will have you going back to it for every musical genre and style. Its sound covers the warm tones of the 1950s as easily as it punches with the authority of 1980s rock. Much of the snare's versatility comes from its 7-ply maple construction and 30-degree bearing edge. And Gretsch upgraded the Renown Series with their 302 hoops, which exude the same character as die-cast hoops, but with added resonance thanks to their lighter weight.