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Classic Rude Boy "Crack" ? Now in Maple!





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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 poplar. And the sound? The A&F Rude Boy Maple Snare is bright, trebly, and delivers a shapeable "crack" courtesy of its 3-inch x 12-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 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/poplar shell





This Rude Boy Snare shell comes handcrafted with seven plies of an alternating maple/poplar 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, making a perfect companion for reggae, jazz, and funk drumming styles. This wood combination not only enhances the look and sound of the drum, but it comes in at a much more accessible price as well!





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 Snare Drum Features:


Maple/poplar snare with singled-flanged brass hoops


Delivers a bright and trebly "crack"


Ideal for reggae, jazz, and funk applications


Thin 7-ply maple/poplar 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