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Classic Rude Boy with Limited Edition Wood Combo!





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A&F is back with another gorgeous-looking, handcrafted snare, but with a twist: this snare was created from a thin-plied combination of maple and teak. And the sound? The A&F Rude Boy Maple/Teak Snare is bright, trebly, and delivers a dry and shapeable "crack" courtesy of its 3-inch x 13-inch size. From reggae to jazz and funk, the shallow-shelled Rude Boy is an instant favorite among drummers around Sweetwater. And take it from us: 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 Maple/Teak 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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7-ply maple/teak shell





This Rude Boy Snare shell comes handcrafted with seven plies of an alternating maple/teak wood combo. Measuring a mere 4mm thickness in total, its shell is incredibly thin yet promotes the classic "crack" that Rude Boys and other high-end shallow snares are revered for. The resulting tone is bright and trebly, with a subtle dryness that makes it a perfect companion for reggae, jazz, and funk drumming styles. This wood combination enhances the look and sound of the drum, making it a suitable piece for the stage and the studio!





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 Maple/Teak Snare Drum Features:


Maple/teak snare with singled-flanged brass hoops


Delivers a bright and trebly "crack" with subtle dryness


Ideal for reggae, jazz, and funk applications


Thin 7-ply maple/teak shell measures only 4mm thick


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


Aged Patented Patina lugs, screws, and hardware


Comes stock with A&F-branded Remo heads