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Handcrafted 4-piece Brass Shell Pack with Brass Hoops





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Wake up to the visceral punch and enveloping warmth of handcrafted brass shells in the A&F Royal shell pack from Sweetwater. This premier 4-piece features shells that are entirely handbuilt ? cut, rolled, welded, and sanded smooth ? from a solid blank of brass and treated with a patented oxidizing bath to unearth a raw, rustic patina and an otherworldly fatness. Unplugged or miked up, these thin shells sing with old-school authority. The classic-sized 6- and 8-lug design welcomes a wide tuning range. And whether cranked or relaxed, the A&F Royal rewards you with mid-century low-end bloom and incredible resonance and harmonics. Hand-cut 45° bearing edges optimize head and shell response to allow each drum to perform as a single instrument. A full outfit of A&F’s Patented Patina hardware ? double-sided center lugs, tension rods, and badges ? along with traditional, single-flanged brass hoops and stock Remo heads make the A&F Royal one for the record books. These handcrafted kits from Ramy Antoun and A&F are made in extremely low quantities and won’t be around forever. Order yours through Sweetwater while supplies last.





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Heirloom brass shells





If you’re new to the concept of a brass-shelled drum kit, you’re not alone. We at Sweetwater weren’t entirely sure what to expect ourselves. But we can tell you from experience that one spin around those toms and one stomp on that heart-stopping kick will be all the convincing you’ll need. The A&F Royal shell pack delivers the sought-after response and sensitivity of your favorite vintage brass snares, with enveloping warmth and a beautiful, mid-century heirloom look. The classic 6- and 8-lug architecture maximizes the harmonic response of the shells to evoke a wide range of classic to contemporary tones. And like all A&F brass drums, the Royal’s shells are entirely handcrafted ? cut, rolled, welded, and sanded ? from a single sheet of metal in A&F’s Austin workshop.





Patented Patina hardware





The Royal’s raw, patina’d brass shells are handsomely complemented by a full set of aged hardware. From the brass hoops and double-sided round lugs right down to the tension rods, floor tom brackets, and badges, this kit is primed to give you vintage butterflies every time you sit down to practice or perform.





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 Royal 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Sizes (depth x diameter): 8" x 12" tom, 12" x 14" and 14" x 16" floor toms, 14" x 24" bass drum


Thin, handcrafted brass shells with aged brass hoops


Lightweight and packed with vintage tone


Remo heads on hand-cut 45º bearing edges


Unbelievable warmth, bloom, and fatness


Fabled brass sensitivity and response


Sounds great unplugged or miked up


Patented Patina hardware yields an heirloom look


Entirely handcrafted in Austin, Texas


Snare, cymbals, and stands not included