Cvl Drums Shells BUBINGA SHELL 7.2MM 20X12

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Recognized for its precision-oriented and consistent manufacturing approach, CVL offers shells designed for customization and sound optimization. The choice of bubinga aligns with a "high performance" logic: a hard, heavy, and very stable wood, appreciated by drummers and shell builders for its ability to produce a full and structured sound with a pronounced low-frequency foundation. This 20-inch shell is positioned as a premium base for building a custom drum kit, while maintaining a completely free aesthetic and hardware configuration.

Who This Drum/Shell Is For

This shell is primarily aimed at drummers who want a personalized instrument, workshops, luthiers, and custom assembly enthusiasts who wish to control the choice of shells, hoops, mounting systems, and their placement. The 20-inch diameter is particularly relevant for versatile setups: modern rock, pop, funk, fusion, studio, and live situations where a present low end is sought without losing control. Thanks to the character of bubinga, it will also suit styles demanding power and clear attack while maintaining warm musicality.

Features and Innovations

The uniqueness of this CVL shell lies in its exclusive manufacturing process that uses less glue than traditional methods, promoting freer vibration and a more organic sound. The processes and shells are ISO 9001 certified, ensuring consistency and quality control. In terms of design, the standard 45-degree interior bevels offer an effective compromise between attack, precision, and openness, while remaining compatible with many choices of drumheads and tunings.

Note: the shell is delivered unpierced. The holes for mounting the lugs, trigger, counterpart, and vent hole must be made. This approach is ideal for adapting the instrument to your hardware but requires careful preparation: measuring, drilling templates, diameter checks, and selecting tools suitable for bubinga.

Sound Characteristics

Bubinga is a hard and dense wood known for enhancing low frequencies and providing an immediately perceptible warmth. On a 20-inch shell, this translates to a rounded foundation, a "chest-like" feel, and a natural presence, especially appreciated in live contexts or close-miking situations. The attack remains well-defined, helping the stroke to stand out without forcing, particularly when tuned medium or medium-low.

The 8-ply construction and 7.2 mm thickness contribute to a firmer response: projection is solid, sustain is controlled, and the shell maintains clarity even in dense sonic environments. The 45-degree interior bevels contribute to quick skin vibration, promoting precision and consistent rebound while allowing space for bubinga's characteristic roundness. Depending on the chosen heads (single or double ply) and damping, you can achieve anything from an open and generous sound to a shorter, punchier, and highly controlled tone.

Technical specifications

Diameter	20 inches	CVL Process	exclusive manufacturing method using less glue than traditional processes for a more natural sound
Wood	Bubinga	Certification	manufacturing process and shells ISO 9001 certified
Number of plies	8x Bubinga	Warranty	5 years
Thickness	7.2 mm	Approach	sustainable development and respect for wood sourcing, aiming to minimize environmental impact through continuous process improvement
Bevels	Standard 45-degree interior	Recommended templates	Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 templates to correctly position future drilling holes
Drilling	unpierced shell (holes to be made for lugs, trigger, counterpart, and vent)	Tools	use "hard wood" drill bits for clean drilling
Manufacturing	Italy	Advice	measure and verify the drilling diameters required for hardware before drilling