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Bubinga is a sought-after wood in drum making due to its density and very stable response, making it an excellent choice for shells intended for powerful and precise instruments. In line with CVL's manufacturing philosophy, this shell fits into a performance- and customization-oriented approach: a high-end base ready to accommodate your hardware and sonic design, while retaining the identity of a wood naturally rich in lows. The exclusive manufacturing process developed by CVL, using less glue than traditional methods, aims to preserve freer vibrational behavior and a more organic sound.
This shell is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert drummers, technicians, assembly workshops, and enthusiasts who want to create a custom instrument (personalized snare, characterful tom, boutique project). Bubinga is particularly well suited to styles where presence and foundation are desired: rock, metal, fusion, gospel, powerful pop, as well as studio work when a clear attack and solid low end are sought. Beginners can consider it, provided they have guidance during the drilling phase and hardware selection.
The key feature of this shell is that it is unpierced: holes for lugs, trigger, counter hoops, and vent must be made before assembly. This design offers maximum freedom to choose placement, ergonomics, and hardware type, while allowing optimization of the balance between resonance and control according to your specifications. For precise placement of future drillings, you can use the Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 templates. To achieve clean drilling on hard wood, it is recommended to use drill bits suitable for hardwood, carefully measure, and verify the diameters required by the hardware before drilling.
Beyond customization, CVL emphasizes a ISO 9001 certified manufacturing process and a commitment to sustainability: the brand seeks to minimize environmental impact by continuously improving its processes and placing great importance on respecting wood sourcing. If you are looking for a particular configuration (wood choice, number of plies, etc.), CVL can also accommodate special requests.
Bubinga is a hard and dense wood: this density promotes a firm response, with a solid feel under the sticks and efficient energy transmission. Sonically, it offers a warm tone thanks to emphasized low frequencies, while maintaining a well-defined attack. This results in a sound that "speaks" quickly, with natural presence, and a low register that adds body to strokes, especially appreciated in medium to low tunings.
With a 6-ply construction and a thickness of 5.4 mm, this shell aims for a musical compromise: enough rigidity to retain projection and precision, while allowing the shell to breathe for natural resonance. The 45-degree inner bearing edge contributes to a direct response sensation, with skin-to-shell contact that enhances definition and clarity of attacks. Depending on the choice of heads and hardware, you can steer the result toward a very articulate and powerful snare or a tom with a full low end and controllable sustain.
