SJC’s Alpha Series of snare drums sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to pro-grade custom metal drum making, and the Alpha Steel is a shining example! This snare takes form from a premium 1mm sheet of steel, providing an unmistakable cut that's quite forward in tone and ideal for genres that require a snare that's packed with authority, like rock and metal. Outfitted with tough 2.3mm hoops, this snare’s trusty hardware comes finished in black, from the long and gorgeous single tube lugs right down to the tension rods. And boasting 20 snare strands underneath, drummers of all corners of the percussive universe looking for a solid-sounding metal snare will appreciate the versatile, middle-of-the-road snappiness of its wire response.