This 2022 Barton Drum Co. snare uses a 6-by-14-inch beech shell faced with a warm rosewood veneer. The exterior has a deep, furniture-like appearance, while the interior photographs reveal the much lighter unfinished beech beneath it.

Its full-size proportions and understated hardware keep the focus on the contrasting woods. It is a clean, contemporary build whose character comes from material and craftsmanship rather than ornament.