- 14" diameter × 12" depth (mid‑depth shell)

- Poplar wood shell — warm tone, good resonance, relatively light
- Single or double flange aluminum hoops (often stamped or die‑cast)
- Multi‑lug tensioning system (8 to 12 tension rods)
- Snare wires (steel, multi‑strand) with adjustable strainer
- Removable top and bottom heads (coated or clear)
- Internal muffler or dampening system (felt strip or similar)
- Shell finish (lacquer, wrap or natural wood)
- Bearing edges (e.g. 45° or rounded/rolled) for sound quality
- Comfortable mounting hardware or sling hooks
- Balanced projection, good articulation and sensitivity