{"product_id":"cvl-drums-shells-fut-acajou-5-4mm-14-x9-403182","title":"Mahogany Shell 5.4Mm 14\"X9\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis CVL shell fits into a \"custom\" and precision manufacturing approach: a high-end base designed for assemblers, makers, and drummers who want to build their instrument piece by piece. The manufacturer highlights an exclusive process that uses less glue than so-called traditional methods to preserve the wood's acoustic behavior and achieve a more natural sound. Production is certified ISO 9001, with particular attention to sustainable development and traceability of wood sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Shell Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 14-inch shell is primarily aimed at drummers and technicians who wish to \u003cstrong\u003eassemble a custom snare drum\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as workshops and luthiers looking for a reliable base for a \"custom drum\" project. Its 14-inch size corresponds to the most versatile standard, suitable for both studio and stage contexts. Thanks to the mahogany, it is particularly suited to styles where body and warmth are sought: rock, pop, soul, blues, reggae, indie, acoustic music, and all situations where the snare drum must remain present without becoming harsh in the highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key point of this model is its \u003cstrong\u003eunpierced shell\u003c\/strong\u003e: holes for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent must be made. This freedom allows adapting the layout to the type of hardware, number of tension rods, trigger model, and desired aesthetics (positioning, spacing, symmetry). To facilitate placement, it is possible to use a Sparedrum \u003cstrong\u003eLO16\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLO26\u003c\/strong\u003e template to correctly align future drillings. For clean drilling, using drill bits suitable for \u003cstrong\u003ehardwoods\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, and it is essential to measure and verify the drilling diameters required by the hardware before any operation. Also note: the bearing edges are standard \"45-degree inward\" with the option to request unchamfered shells, useful if you want to define the cut, edge profile, or sound philosophy (attack, openness, note sustain) yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e6-ply mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shell aims for a typically warm and enveloping response: rich mids, well-present fundamentals, and softer highs than woods known for brighter tones. Mahogany often brings a sense of \"width\" in the sound, much appreciated when seeking a full snare with good density and immediate musicality, especially at medium to low drumhead tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5.4 mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e plays an important role in the overall balance: thin enough to retain breathability and sensitivity, while structured enough for good projection and consistent live performance. The standard 45-degree inward bearing edge promotes a clear attack and precise head response while allowing the shell to express itself. Finally, the CVL process, which uses less glue, can contribute to a more natural vibration sensation, with more organic resonance and better nuance clarity, particularly interesting for a snare drum intended for dynamic playing (ghost notes, rimshots, accents).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003esnare drum shell (custom project)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended templates for positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSparedrum LO16 or LO26\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e14 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003euse \u0026quot;hardwood\u0026quot; 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