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Used A&F Drum Company Raw Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch
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Item Description
Listed 3 months ago
A&F Drum Company Raw Brass 10 lug Snare Drum – 6.5x14 – Hand-Built Boutique Snare – mint Demo Condition
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Drums, Professionally Curated
This A&F Drum Company Raw Brass Snare is a perfect example of why A&F has become one of the most respected boutique drum builders in the world.
Hand-built from patented raw brass shells, hoops, and hardware, this 6.5x14 model delivers massive presence, complex overtones, and an unmistakably organic feel under the stick. With current A&F lead times running ~16 weeks, clean, ready-to-ship examples like this are increasingly hard to find.
This drum presents as lightly demoed
Condition Notes (Please Read)
Shell & Hardware: . No dents, cracks, or structural issues.
Finish: Natural A&F patina shows normal tonal variation by design (not wear).
Heads: Original Remo Ambassadors with very light demo marks only.
Overall: Looks like a showroom or brief demo drum — not gigged or abused.
All details visible in the photos are consistent with normal A&F raw brass aging and light demonstration use.
Specifications
Size: 6.5x14
Shell: Patented raw brass, hand cut, rolled, welded, and sanded
Hoops: Hand-formed raw brass
Lugs: Patented center-mounted raw brass lugs
Bearing Edges & Snare Beds: Hand cut
Finish: Natural raw brass with A&F proprietary patina treatment
Heads: Remo Ambassador (batter & snare side)
Weight: Substantial boutique build (A&F raw brass snares typically range 7–22 lbs depending on size)
Outer Ply & Build Character
This is raw brass in its purest form—no plating, no shortcuts. A&F’s proprietary patina treatment jump-starts the aging process, meaning no two drums ever look exactly alike. The heavy shell and hoops provide enormous projection, while the hand-cut edges keep articulation precise and musical.
Sound Profile
Tone: Bold, complex, harmonically rich
Attack: Immediate and authoritative
Body: Deep, full, and weighty
Projection: Extremely strong without harshness
Ideal For: Rock, blues, roots, indie, studio work, and players seeking a statement snare
STR Rating (Style, Tonality & Response)
Rock / Roots: 5/5
Blues / Americana: 5/5
Studio Recording: 4½/5
High-Volume Live: 5/5
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match snares to real-world playing applications.
Nick’s Notes
A&F drums feel different the moment you sit down behind them. The weight, the raw brass response, and the way the shell blooms after the initial strike are things you don’t get from mass-produced metal snares. With long build times and rising demand, this is an excellent opportunity to own one without the wait.
Shipping & Assurance
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
Questions welcome — happy to help confirm fit, tuning range, or comparisons.
Nick’s Drum Gear
Collector-Grade Drums • Carefully Selected • Professionally Shipped
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Drums, Professionally Curated
This A&F Drum Company Raw Brass Snare is a perfect example of why A&F has become one of the most respected boutique drum builders in the world.
Hand-built from patented raw brass shells, hoops, and hardware, this 6.5x14 model delivers massive presence, complex overtones, and an unmistakably organic feel under the stick. With current A&F lead times running ~16 weeks, clean, ready-to-ship examples like this are increasingly hard to find.
This drum presents as lightly demoed
Condition Notes (Please Read)
Shell & Hardware: . No dents, cracks, or structural issues.
Finish: Natural A&F patina shows normal tonal variation by design (not wear).
Heads: Original Remo Ambassadors with very light demo marks only.
Overall: Looks like a showroom or brief demo drum — not gigged or abused.
All details visible in the photos are consistent with normal A&F raw brass aging and light demonstration use.
Specifications
Size: 6.5x14
Shell: Patented raw brass, hand cut, rolled, welded, and sanded
Hoops: Hand-formed raw brass
Lugs: Patented center-mounted raw brass lugs
Bearing Edges & Snare Beds: Hand cut
Finish: Natural raw brass with A&F proprietary patina treatment
Heads: Remo Ambassador (batter & snare side)
Weight: Substantial boutique build (A&F raw brass snares typically range 7–22 lbs depending on size)
Outer Ply & Build Character
This is raw brass in its purest form—no plating, no shortcuts. A&F’s proprietary patina treatment jump-starts the aging process, meaning no two drums ever look exactly alike. The heavy shell and hoops provide enormous projection, while the hand-cut edges keep articulation precise and musical.
Sound Profile
Tone: Bold, complex, harmonically rich
Attack: Immediate and authoritative
Body: Deep, full, and weighty
Projection: Extremely strong without harshness
Ideal For: Rock, blues, roots, indie, studio work, and players seeking a statement snare
STR Rating (Style, Tonality & Response)
Rock / Roots: 5/5
Blues / Americana: 5/5
Studio Recording: 4½/5
High-Volume Live: 5/5
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match snares to real-world playing applications.
Nick’s Notes
A&F drums feel different the moment you sit down behind them. The weight, the raw brass response, and the way the shell blooms after the initial strike are things you don’t get from mass-produced metal snares. With long build times and rising demand, this is an excellent opportunity to own one without the wait.
Shipping & Assurance
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
Questions welcome — happy to help confirm fit, tuning range, or comparisons.
Nick’s Drum Gear
Collector-Grade Drums • Carefully Selected • Professionally Shipped
