Ayotte Snares
From the Sultan of Brunei to the Grenadier Guards of Buckingham Palace (and a modest number of rock stars, jazz artists and "Drum Gods" in between), Ayotte owners span the globe stretching across all music genres. Ayotte Drums are built to the very highest of standards, by hand with painstaking attention to detail. The end product is a drum kit of unrivalled quality.
The two of the most important factors that dictate the overall sound of an Ayotte drum is the shell and the bearing edge, two things Ayotte have developed to perfection.
The Shells are made from veneers extracted from selected Eastern Sugar Maple and are precisely cut to specifications. These are then cross laminated to maximize structural integrity before being formed into flawless cylinders. Every Ayotte drum shell displays consistent grain patterns and immaculate seams; representing the perfect canvas for our master craftsmen to perform their magic.
Every Ayotte Bearing Edge is precisely hand cut to within three one thousandths of an inch of its predetermined specification. This unwavering constant not only simplifies the art of drum tuning, but more importantly, the distinctive bearing edge is responsible for the enigmatic and much celebrated Ayotte sound.
Ayotte Wood Hoops not only enhance the tonal quality of the drum, but they also accentuate the aesthetic appearance of the kit. They produce a warm, rich, organic sound with overtones and a sonic complexity unachievable with metal counter hoops. Each Wood Hoop is carefully hand-fabricated by cross-laminating North American Rock Maple veneers under extreme pressure.
The Ayotte Tune Lock Tension System was ingeniously engineered to prevent drums from veering off tune while concurrently enabling for head changes in an effortless manner. The assembly is indestructible and so the Tune Lock bracket is unconditionally guaranteed- for life.
Crowned the Emblem of Excellence, all Ayotte drums feature a stainless steel badge which represents the epitome of drum pre-eminence. The Ayotte badge not only legitimizes the revered authenticity of each instrument, but it also bears a distinct identity number through which the complete history of every single Ayotte drum manufactured since 1981 has been recorded. In other words, your drums will never be obsolete, and issues such as precise colour matching become non-issues.
The commonality amongst all Ayotte owners is that they belong to an elite group of music enthusiasts the demand the very best of not only themselves but also of their equipment. This trait separates them from the rest of the pack..... Ayotte help them get there.
Ayotte Keplinger
Designed by the world renowned master drum smith Greg Keplinger, the Ayotte Keplinger Features a massive 3mm thick shell made of rolled stainless steel. The 'Kep' has an impressively rich three dimensional sound with an astonishingly low fundamental pitch. It is available in either 2.3mm steel or wood hoops. Cross sticking with Wood Hoops produces a crisp, penetrating sound. Rim shots are loud, cutting and fat.
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Ayotte Custom
Ayotte Custom Snare Drums come in over 275 different sizes so you can select one that best compliments your playing styles. Drum diameters are available from 10" to 15" with depths starting at 3.5", going all the way up to 12". Ply options range from warm 5 ply to unbelievably dense 50 ply. When you combine that with unlimited colour option, it means Ayotte offer more snare drum options than any other drum manufacturer. More importantly, Ayotte snares look better, sound better, ARE better.
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Ayotte Pro
The Ayotte Pro Snare drum is based on the most popular configuration in the Custom line of drums. It offers the same exacting levels of workmanship and a deep generous tone.
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Ayotte Velvet
The Velvet line of snare drums produce a vivid in-your-face punchy sound while maintaining classic Ayotte-smooth playability and response. Velvet drums feature a more efficient construction technique that lowers the cost without sacrificing sound and performance.
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