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Ramy's Tribute to a 1960 Mercedes 190SL





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A&F founder Ramy Antoun's eclectic tastes encompass pre-war drums to Machine Age watches and mid-century European cars. The latest feather in A&F's tip-of-the-cap tribute is the A&F'er RED Limited-edition snare drum. This special aluminum snare pays tribute to a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL luxury cabriolet. Its 4.7mm hand-rolled aluminum shell is a faithful match for the convertible's anthracite gray finish. Ramy and team have also subbed in special red leather grommets to recall the 190SL's red convertible soft top. Features further setting apart the RED snare drum include a set of nickel-over-brass hoops, which serve to brighten up the sound of the drum while at the same time recalling the accents of the coupe. Dazzling as it is, the A&F'er RED is one snare that's built to be played. Hand-formed edges and snare beds allow this snare to rise to the strictest of studio scrutiny. In addition to its breathtaking visuals and ferocious output, the Limited-edition RED snare speaks with an urbane voice and dynamic sensitivity to suit endless styles of musical tastes.





Note: Thinking of taking the A&F'er RED Limited-edition snare drum for a spin behind your kit? These snares are being produced in limited numbers for 2021. Order yours through Sweetwater while supplies last.





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Specially appointed 4.7mm aluminum shell





Many drummers and engineers regard aluminum as being one of the most versatile shell materials ever discovered. Voiced somewhere between the wooly punch of wood and the crunchy bite of steel, the A&F'er RED snare drum supplies a rich palette of sonic colors and a wide range of tunings to fuel endless creative outlets, from fusion to bluegrass. The RED snare's hand-rolled, hand-welded 4.7mm aluminum shell is specially appointed with red leather grommets and lustrous nickel-over-brass hardware to provide a unique look and sound within any established snare collection. Its thick shell really packs on the weight, too. Now that's serious tone for the stage and studio!





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A&F drums: handmade in Texas





Every A&F'er snare drum is handmade in Austin, Texas, by skilled artisans in collaboration with professional drummers. A&F have embraced archaic construction techniques from decades past to make drums that have a unique look and 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 Drums 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'er RED Limited-edition Snare Drum Features:


6.5-inch x 14-inch handcrafted aluminum snare


Pays tribute to a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL


Massive 4.7mm aluminum shell


Specially appointed with red leather grommets and NOB hardware


Warm, resonant, focused character


Naturally EQed to be played wide open


Powerful onstage; balanced in the studio


Hand-formed bearing edges and snare beds optimize head/snare response


Cut, rolled, welded, and sanded by hand in Texas


4-inch depth shown here