Gretsch’s USA Solid Steel snare is power, versatility, definition and sensitivity all wrapped into one snare drum. It’s constructed using a 3mm reinforced solid steel shell with a 45-degree bearing edge. The drum is plated in black chrome, detailed with a center shell Gretsch knurl pattern, and assembled using classic Gretsch 10 lugs layout.

Added features include a Lightning throw-off, die-cast hoops, 'Snap-In' key holder and 42-Strand snare wire.