Cvl Drums Shells MAPLE SHELL 5.4MM 14"X6"
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Cvl Drums Shells
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Essential Information About the CVL 14-Inch Maple Shell
- Maple 6-ply: a wide frequency range, warm sound, and crisp attack, suitable for many styles.
- Unpierced shell: ideal for a custom project (14-inch snare drum or tom depending on your setup), allowing freedom in hardware placement.
- Italian manufacturing with an exclusive CVL process using less glue for a more natural shell response.
- Controlled quality: shells certified ISO 9001 and 5-year warranty.
Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
Recognized for its expertise, CVL develops shells designed for musical performance as well as manufacturing consistency. This maple shell follows a "modern lutherie" approach: precise construction, coherent material selection, and optimized gluing process to preserve maximum vibration. The result aims for a more open and organic sound while remaining reliable and consistent from shell to shell.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This shell is aimed at drummers and drum makers who want to customize their instrument: assembling a 14-inch snare drum, replacing a shell, creating a hybrid set, or workshop projects. Thanks to maple, it suits both intermediate musicians seeking a real qualitative leap and advanced players looking to refine their sound (rock, pop, funk, modern jazz, gospel, studio). Being unpierced also makes it an excellent choice for those who want to optimize ergonomics (lug placement, trigger, vent) according to their playing style.
Technical specifications
| Number of holes | 0 | Depth | 6 " |
| Use | Tom - Snaredrum | Color | Natural |
| Material | maple | Finishing | Natural |
Questions frequently asked
Is the CVL Drums 14 x 6 inch shell drilled?
The shell is delivered undrilled, with 0 pre-existing holes. Drilling for lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent must be done according to the chosen hardware.
What sound does a 5.4 mm maple snare shell produce?
The 6-ply maple construction with a thickness of 5.4 mm promotes warm low-mids, defined attack, and controlled sustain. The CVL low-glue process is designed to preserve an open wood response.
What bearing edges does this CVL shell have?
A 45° inside bearing edge is present. This geometry promotes a clean head seating and precise attack.
How to drill this 14 inch shell to mount a snare drum?
Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 templates can be used to position the drilling. Using bits designed for hardwood is recommended. Necessary diameters should be measured and verified according to the chosen lugs and throw-off.
What is the finish and origin of this maple shell?
The natural finish reveals the maple. The manufacturing is done in Italy, and the shells are ISO 9001 process certified, with a 5-year warranty.
