Matching Hybrid Maple Snare for Your Pathfinder Kit With its pro-grade shell recipe and real-deal SJC finish options, the Pathfinder snare drum delivers SJC style and substance at a highly competitive price point. The 7-ply blended hybrid maple shell balances warmth and bite to complement all forms of modern music — pop to metal. A vogue satin stain and flat black hardware give this snare a look that GearNuts knows today's drummers will take pride in. You also get SJC's coveted hardware in the Pathfinder, including its whisper-quiet Shield Lugs and tonally transparent triple-flanged hoops.Hybrid maple shell The SJC Pathfinder snare is built from from a wood formula that SJC calls "hybrid maple." This tonewood combo forms a shell that is quick to speak and quick to get out of the way, with a focused bite and lingering warmth which can be tailored to suit virtually any style of modern