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Steam-bent, Solid Oak Snare Drum





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Ramy and A&F are back with a handcrafted prototype snare created from a solid, steam-bent plank of premium oak. The A&F Rude Boy Oak Snare packs a wallop, with a full-bodied woody tone and explosive crack that belies its 3" x 12" piccolo size. This Rude Boy's solid oak shell isn't built from plywood; it's steam treated and formed around a cylinder to maximize sensitivity and resonance. And take it from Sweetwater: whether you've got this snare on backbeat duty or off to the side of your kit, it certainly knows how to make an entrance. The Rude Boy Oak Snare comes equipped with a pair of aged single-flanged brass hoops, Remo heads, and A&F's Patented Patina hardware, which includes deluxe center-mounted/dual-sided lugs and aged tension screws and clips.





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One-piece oak shell





Compared to plywood shells, snares that have been formed from a single plank of wood tend to have a higher pitch, heightened sensitivity, and greater resonance overall. And thanks to its solid oak core and steam-bent construction, the A&F Rude Boy Oak Snare supplies a wide tuning range and great note separation at every turn. Performing onstage or tracking in the studio, the Rude Boy Oak Snare gives you the dynamics, cut, and balance you need, with an artisanal look that goes great in any vintage or modern snare collection.





A&F Drum Company: real, one-of-a-kind drums





Every A&F drum is handmade in Austin, Texas, by (skilled) artisans in collaboration with professional drummers. They've embraced archaic construction techniques from decades past to make drums that have a unique sound. Since every drum component is handmade, aged, and assembled in-house, there may be small variances between two drums of the same size and finish. While some would classify varying patinas, imperfect circles, or visible weld seams as flaws, A&F Drum Co. disagrees. In fact, the artisans at A&F consider these cosmetic "flaws" to be the hallmark of a one-of-a-kind 100% handmade drum. A&F is so confident in their drums that they offer a lifetime warranty on every single drum that leaves their workshop.





A&F Drum Company Rude Boy Oak Snare Drum Features:


3-inch x 12-inch oak snare with singled-flanged brass hoops


Packs a full-bodied woody tone and an explosive attack


Single-ply oak shell is steam bent for maximum resonance and sensitivity


Works well as a side snare, tenored snare, or kit-center snare


Single-flanged brass hoops


Aged Patented Patina lugs, screws, and hardware


Comes stock with A&F-branded Remo heads