{"product_id":"ajax-drum-kit-forte-4-piece-22-kick-black-sparkle-rubix-drums","title":"AJAX | Drum Kit | FORTE | 4 Piece | 22\" Kick | Black Sparkle | Rubix Drums","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAjax Forte 4-Piece Drum Kit – Black Sparkle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage-Inspired Ajax Drums with Powerful Projection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAjax Forte 4-Piece Drum Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intermediate to high-end drum set from the Ajax family, inspired by the classic Ajax drums of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a timeless \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit combines vintage British styling with versatile modern performance. Its larger bass drum configuration delivers a full, powerful sound, making it an excellent choice for live performance, studio recording, rehearsals and drummers who want plenty of low-end presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit features \u003cstrong\u003e6-ply Beach\/Birch shells\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining warmth, resonance, focused attack and clear projection. This versatile shell construction provides a balanced tone that remains musical, responsive and powerful across a wide range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6-Ply Beach\/Birch Drum Shells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ajax Forte uses a \u003cstrong\u003e6-ply Beach\/Birch shell construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beach contributes warmth and rounded resonance, while Birch adds clarity, attack and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these woods provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, full-bodied tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear and focused attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced sustain and resonance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong projection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefined studio response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable tuning stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile sound for rock, pop, jazz, indie and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAjax Forte Drum Kit Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Ajax Forte kit comes in the following four-piece configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22\" Bass Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\" Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\" Floor Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22\" bass drum provides a deep, powerful low end with plenty of projection and presence. The 10\" and 12\" rack toms offer a clear, musical tonal range, while the 16\" floor tom adds warmth, depth and low-end authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is ideal for drummers who want a full-sized setup with strong projection and a broad tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: the kit does not include hardware, apart from the tom holders; all stands, pedals, mounts and hardware for optional add-ons must be purchased separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Ajax Drum Kit Add-Ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ajax Forte can be expanded with the same optional additions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjax Metasonic Aluminium Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\" Floor Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese add-ons provide extra tonal and setup flexibility while maintaining the distinctive Ajax sound and Black Sparkle appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" tom adds a higher voice for melodic playing, while the additional floor tom offers more depth and low-end variation. The Ajax Metasonic Aluminium snare provides a contrasting metallic tone with clear attack and strong projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Sparkle Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sparkle finish\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the Ajax Forte a classic vintage appearance inspired by the golden era of British drum manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sparkling finish looks striking on stage, in the studio or as part of a carefully curated drum collection. 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