Handcrafted shell made from veneer wood:
Making shells from many plies, instead of one thick piece of wood, adds strength and stability to the shell. By alternating the grain of each ply, a thinner shell can be made that ends up being stronger than a thicker, solid piece of wood. It also will resist warping, as each ply has a different direction to the grain. Shell Thickness
The thicker the shell, the more higher it will sound. Don't get caught up in plies. You can't always judge a shell's thickness by how many plies it has. Some companies cut their plies thinner or thicker than others. The density of the wood also determines how thin a ply can be cut. Mahogany plies will be much thicker than Birch, for example, because oak is stronger and can be cut thinner. Or one company's 9 ply shell could be thinner than another company's 6 ply shell. There are many variables. Thin shells transmit lower frequencies more efficiently, making 4,5 and 6 ply drum shells warm, huge and boomy. Great for situations where projection is not needed, but maximum tone is desired. We do custom shells in (walnut, ash, oak, maple,mahogany,). or combine your own tone woods to create something unique. Other wood we offer:
Ebony
Cherry
Indian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
Narra
Piccolo to 8" deep shell. 13"or 14"
4 ply to 20 ply shell
