Cvl Drums Shells BUBINGA SHELL 7.2MM 22X14
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Essential Information About the CVL Bubinga 22-Inch Bass Drum Shell
Essential Information About the CVL Bubinga 22-Inch Bass Drum Shell
- Bubinga: a hard and dense wood, renowned for a warm sound with emphasized bass and a well-defined attack
- 8-ply construction for a robust and stable shell, designed for projection and tuning stability
- Unpierced shell: ideal for a custom project (placement of lugs, trigger, vent, and counterhoop according to your hardware)
- Italian manufacturing with the CVL process using less glue for a more natural sound, and ISO 9001 certification
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
CVL designs and manufactures its shells in Italy with a focus on quality and production consistency. This bubinga shell fits into a "made-to-measure" logic: a premium base intended for demanding drummers, drum builders, and workshops who want to control every detail (hardware, drilling, finishes, configuration). The exclusive manufacturing process developed by CVL, which reduces glue usage compared to traditional methods, aims for a more responsive and organic shell, while remaining governed by an ISO 9001 certified process.
Who This Drum/Shell Is For
This 22-inch shell is primarily aimed at musicians and technicians seeking a serious foundation to build a personalized bass drum: intermediate to expert drummers, studios, backliners, artisanal manufacturers, or "drum building" enthusiasts. Its warm and powerful character is particularly suited to styles where solidity and depth are essential: rock, metal, punchy pop, funk, amplified blues, and all live situations where a present, full-bodied bass drum is desired. Being unpierced makes it less suitable as a first "ready-to-play" purchase but perfect if you want an instrument coherent with your hardware and ergonomics.
Technical specifications
| Use | Bass drum | Color | Natural |
| Material | Bubinga | Finishing | Natural |
| Depth | 14 " | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the bubinga 22 x 14 shell suitable for a rock or metal bass drum?
Bubinga, being a dense wood, provides pronounced low frequencies and projection suitable for bass drums used in rock, metal, or pop. The 22 x 14 inch size promotes a deep foundation with a defined attack.
Is the CVL 22x14 shell pre-drilled for lugs?
This shell is delivered undrilled. Holes for lugs, the trigger, brackets, and the vent hole need to be made according to the chosen hardware.
What is the shell thickness and how does it affect the response?
With its 8-ply construction measuring 7.2 mm thick, the shell offers a stable and controlled response. This build is designed to maintain coherence during powerful playing.
What kind of bearing edges are present on this bass drum shell?
Standard 45° interior bearing edges are cut on this shell. This geometry promotes quick vibration response and a clear attack.
How to drill a bubinga CVL shell without damaging it?
Drill bits suitable for hard woods are required to make clean holes in the bubinga. Necessary diameters must be verified according to each hardware component before drilling. A Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template can be used for hole positioning.
