Yamaha's Dave Weckl signature series anre drums feature a thin Maple shell combined with the 5 depth gives the drum great versatility. You can tune it low and fat or crank it up to cut in a loud musical situation. The Dave Weckl signature snare drums have a unique dual strainer design that uses snares of two different compositions. Dave prefers to have tight tension on the hi-carbon snares and loose tension on the stainless steel wires. This gives him the perfect balance of precision and an open airy sound to compliment his amazing technique.