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A Stunning Tribute to a Machine Age Work of Art





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Would you believe a turn-of-the-20th-century Waltham railroad chronometer was the inspiration behind A&F's stunning 1901 Limited-edition Antique White Maple Club shell pack? This limited-run kit marries A&F Drum Co. founder Ramy Antoun's love for pocket watches with his love of big, beautiful heritage drums. The 1901's base shell recipe is the same as other Maple Club kits. Non-reinforced 7-ply shells of maple and poplar give this kit a healthy dose of that mid-century nearfield response. Non-rounded inner edges endow the 1901 with a full, punchy bloom, while a slight rounding of the outer edges gives these shells the advantage for drumhead seating. Visually, the 1901 is a stunning tribute to a veritable Machine Age work of art. The antique white shells, untreated brass hardware, and nickel-over-brass hoops all tip their hat to the snowy dial, nickel edging, and ornate brass hands of a 1901 Waltham Vanguard pocket watch used by the American railroad system to keep trains on schedule. Both the Waltham and A&F are above reproach with regard to their precision craftsmanship. And in your hands, the A&F 1901 Limited-edition Antique White Maple Club shell pack has what it takes to keep you right on time ? and in the pocket ? for your next project.





A refined blend of maple and poplar





Seven thin plies of maple and poplar equip each shell in the A&F 1901 Limited-edition Antique White Maple Club shell pack from Sweetwater with enveloping warmth and a nice studio-ready dryness. Maple's balance and cut come across in full effect in these toms and kick, buttressed by a warm, woody punch and the reduced carry weight of the poplar additions. Single-flanged hoops and rounded-outer bearing edges further warm and dry out the kit's tone. In addition, you've got low-mass-brass/nickel-over-brass hardware to maximize shell harmonics, resulting in a gorgeous open tone that sounds great from both sides of the kit.





Real, one-of-a-kind drums





Every A&F drum is handmade in Austin, Texas, by 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 1901 Limited-edition Antique White Maple Club 3-piece Shell Pack Features:


Sizes (depth x diameter): 8-inch x 13-inch tom (no mount), 14-inch x 16-inch floor tom, 14-inch x 22-inch bass drum


Inspired by a 1901 Waltham Vanguard pocket watch used by the American railroad system


Each shell is built from 7 thin plies of maple and poplar


Beautiful brass hardware with nickel-over-brass hoops


Straight-inner/rounded-outer bearing edges optimize tone and head seating


Patented dual-sided round lugs


Handcrafted in Austin, Texas