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A recognized specialist in drum shell manufacturing, CVL develops shells designed for drummers and drum builders seeking a reliable base for customized configurations. This maple shell follows a "custom friendly" philosophy: a quality shell, made in Italy, intentionally left raw and un-drilled to adapt to your specifications (type of hardware, lug spacing, positioning, vent, and snare mounting if you are building a large diameter snare). The exclusive manufacturing process developed by CVL also aims to preserve the acoustic character of the wood by using less glue than traditional assemblies, allowing freer vibration and a more organic sound.
This shell is primarily intended for intermediate to expert drummers, technicians, and enthusiasts who want to build an instrument that reflects their personal style: large format snare, experimental shell, or centerpiece of a studio and stage-oriented set. Thanks to maple and its wide frequency range, it suits rock, pop, funk, modern jazz, as well as heavier styles where body, volume, and clear attack are expected. Being un-drilled requires a methodical approach: measuring, hardware selection, and precise drilling, making it ideal for those who want to control every detail of the final result.
The key feature of this shell is its freedom of hardware placement: holes for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent hole must be made by you. CVL recommends using a Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template to correctly position future drillings, and drill bits suitable for hardwood to achieve clean cuts without splintering. Before drilling, it is essential to measure and verify the required diameters for your hardware (screws, inserts, vent, mechanism) to avoid mechanical play or stress on the wood. Finally, manufacturing and shells are ISO 9001 certified, with a declared focus on sustainable development and traceability of wood sourcing, aiming to reduce environmental impact through continuous process improvements.
Maple is a medium-density wood known for a very complete response: present lows without heaviness, rich mids, and musical highs. On an 8-ply shell with a thickness of 7.2 mm, you generally get a sensation of solidity and projection while maintaining a warm grain. The attack is clear, volume easy to achieve, and sustain controllable enough to adapt to many head and tension settings.
The 45-degree interior bearing edges contribute to quick drumhead vibration and increased definition, particularly appreciated when seeking precision in ghost notes, better rimshot clarity, or a consistent response across the entire surface. Depending on your hardware choices (lug mass, hoop type, number of tension rods, vent openness) and heads, this shell can shift from a very open and resonant character to a drier, punchier signature ideal for live contexts.
