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Maple/Poplar Snare with Polished NOB Hardware





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A minty gold finish and thin hybrid shell are responsible for the Maple Club Deco Gold snare drum's dazzling presentation and meaty, focused tone. A peek inside reveals A&F's "reverse baseball bat" rounded-outer edges and reinforcement ring-less shell construction. Together, these qualities give the Maple Club Deco Gold snare a warmth and openness that comes straight out of antiquity. Single-flanged hoops provide an added dose of that throaty heirloom tone. And a full complement of A&F's homespun nickel-over-brass hardware, polished to perfection, and premium Remo heads give the Maple Club Deco Gold all the appeal of a vintage snare with the trueness and integrity of a modern design. Take it from drummers at Sweetwater: if you're looking for a snare that makes a splash onstage and holds its own in the studio, this exquisite handcrafted piece from A&F is one you don't want to pass up.





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A refined blend of maple and poplar





Seven thin plies of maple and poplar equip the A&F Maple Club Deco Gold snare drum with enveloping warmth and a nice studio-ready dryness. Maple's balance and cut come across in full effect in this snare, buttressed by a warm, woody punch and reduced carry weight of the poplar additions. Single-flanged hoops and rounded-outer bearing edges further warm and dry out the tone of this snare. In addition, you've got low-mass nickel-over-brass hardware to maximize shell harmonics, resulting in a gorgeous, open tone that sounds smashing from either side of the kit.





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 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 Maple Club Deco Gold 14" Snare Drum Features:


Size: 5.5" x 14"


Built from 7 thin plies of maple and poplar


Single-flanged hoops deliver a classic look and response


Hand-cut "reverse baseball bat" rounded-outer bearing edges optimize head-shell response


Patented Patina hardware provides an heirloom look


Patented dual-sided round lugs


Comes stock with A&F-branded Remo heads


Handbuilt in Austin, Texas