Dixon Classic 14" x 3.5" 1mm steel shell snare drum, classified as a piccolo snare, produces a sound that is fundamentally bright, sharp, and highly cutting. The combination of the shallow depth and the steel shell material results in a distinctive sonic profile, typically characterized by: 
 
High-Pitched Crack:
Searing Volume & Projection:
Bright Overtones & Resonance
Crisp Snare Response
 
This type of snare drum is commonly used as either a main snare for specific musical styles or as an auxiliary "effect" snare for quick changes in tone. When the snares are turned off, the drum can produce a sound similar to a timbale. 
 
SPECS:
Model No    PDSCL354ST
Size    3.5″ x 14″
Shell    1mm Steel Shell
Shell Finish    Chrome Plated
Batter Side Head    Evans
Resonant Side Head    Standard
Hoops    Steel Hoop
Hardware Finish    Chrome
Snare Throw-Off    Flip-Drop Style
Snare Butt End    Standard