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The CVL MxBE shell follows a "drum craftsmanship" approach: combining complementary woods to achieve a precise balance between attack, body, and projection. Here, maple provides a versatile and musical foundation, while beech reinforces character with a sharper response and very present power. The brand also highlights an exclusive manufacturing process that uses less glue than traditional methods to preserve a livelier wood behavior and a more organic sound feel.
This shell is primarily aimed at drummers and technicians who want to customize their instrument: assembling a snare with a strong character, creating a tom that cuts through the mix, or restoring a kit with a quality shell. Its size and design suit both intermediate players looking to step up their sound and advanced musicians or demanding assemblers. In terms of styles, the attack and power naturally favor rock, energetic pop, funk, gospel, and any situation where the drum needs to remain clear, including amplified contexts.
The CVL MxBE is delivered unpierced: holes for lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent are to be made during assembly. This approach offers complete freedom regarding ergonomics, hardware orientation, and component choice. The bearing edges are standard 45-degree interior, a profile appreciated for tuning precision, quick response, and good harmonic definition. It is also possible to request non-bearings edge shells to adapt the project to specific requirements (custom bearing edge profile, artisanal finish, or particular assembly).
The maple/beech combination aims for a sound that is both versatile and assertive. Maple, placed on the outer plies, contributes to a balanced reproduction with a naturally "musical" sound curve: present mids, good tonal breadth, and a consistent response regardless of the drumhead type. It is an ideal base for an instrument easy to place both in the studio and on stage.
Beech, predominant in the inner plies, adds a sensation of sharper strike and marked projection. Typically, you get a well-defined attack, dynamics that quickly respond to nuances, and an immediate sense of power. The result is a shell that retains warmth while providing bite and excellent clarity, especially when the music becomes dense (guitars, keyboards, brass) or when a rimshot that "cracks" is desired.
