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Over the years, bubinga has established itself as a prized wood in the high-end shell world due to its density and immediately recognizable sonic character: a strong foundation in the low spectrum, a sense of "weight" in the note, and precise attack. In this logic, this CVL bubinga shell is positioned as a premium base designed for assemblers, manufacturers, and drummers who want to define their instrument down to the smallest details. The fact that it is delivered unpierced confirms this positioning: it is a piece intended for custom assembly, with complete freedom over hardware and its placement.
This shell is primarily aimed at demanding drummers, workshops, luthiers, and assembly enthusiasts who wish to create a personalized drum kit or replace a shell while retaining their own choice of hardware. It is particularly suitable for intermediate to expert levels, or anyone comfortable with measuring, marking, and drilling steps. In terms of styles, the typical warmth and breadth of bubinga are very relevant in rock, metal, pop, fusion, and contemporary music requiring a solid low-end foundation while maintaining good attack definition.
With its 8 plies and a 7.2 mm thickness, this shell emphasizes controlled rigidity and consistency: the pitch remains stable, the feel under the stick is firm, and the shell handles heavy tuning well. The standard 45-degree interior bearing edges promote a clean contact with the drumhead, which helps achieve a clear attack and more direct tuning.
The choice of an unpierced shell is a decisive advantage for a clean and coherent assembly with your project: you drill only what you need (lugs, trigger, counterhoop, and vent hole) and control alignment as well as ergonomics. To facilitate the placement of future drill holes, you can use a Sparedrum LO16 or Sparedrum LO26 template. For clean drilling, it is recommended to use "hardwood" drill bits and to measure and verify the required diameters for the hardware before any operation.
CVL highlights an exclusive manufacturing process that uses less glue than so-called "traditional" methods, aiming to produce shells with a more natural sound. The manufacturing process and shells are ISO 9001 certified. The brand also emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and respecting wood sourcing, with an approach aimed at minimizing environmental impact by continuously improving processes.
Bubinga is a hard and dense wood: this density generally translates into a sense of power, solid low-end response, and strong projection. Concretely, you get a warm sound, with enhanced low frequencies, while maintaining a well-defined attack: strikes remain clear even when the mix becomes dense. This combination is particularly appreciated for shells that need to "carry" in a room or on a microphone without losing precision.
The 7.2 mm thickness and 8-ply construction contribute to a more structured response: the pitch is well held, the shell withstands tension, and allows tuning ranging from deep and round to tighter and more punchy, depending on the drumheads and type of assembly chosen. The 45-degree interior bearing edges provide a direct contact between the drumhead and shell, which favors quick tuning and a cleaner attack, ideal for styles where definition is essential.
