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High-carbon steel wire
The snare wires use high-carbon steel.

Independent shopping perspective
Fat Cat’s 14 in. Strand Classic Steel Snares with Pitch use high-carbon steel wire attached to stainless steel end plates. The nickel-plated model keeps the construction focused on the snare assembly itself, pairing the wire strands with durable end plates. For a 14-inch drum setup, it is a straightforward replacement-style component defined by its steel-wire and stainless-plate build.

Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
The snare wires use high-carbon steel.
Detail 02
The wire is attached to stainless steel end plates.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are made from high-carbon steel wire.
The end plates are stainless steel.