Cvl Drums Shells OLIVE SHELL 5.4MM 10X3
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Cvl Drums Shells
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Made in Italy, this CVL shell reflects an approach focused on manufacturing quality and industrial consistency, with an ISO 9001 certified process. The brand highlights an exclusive method using less glue than so-called traditional methods, to preserve a more natural and responsive shell sound, while pursuing sustainable development goals and controlling wood supply sources.
Who This Drum/Shell Is For
This 10-inch shell is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers and drum makers, as well as demanding DIY workshops and projects. Perfect for a compact tom oriented towards pop, funk, fusion, or modern rock, it is also well suited for studio setups where precision, definition, and a great dynamic response are sought.
Features and Innovations
The shell is delivered unpierced: holes for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent must be drilled. For a clean assembly, the use of a Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 drilling template is recommended, along with "hardwood" drill bits. Take the time to measure and verify the diameters required by your hardware before drilling to ensure reliable alignment and a neat finish.
Sound
Olive is a dense wood with a pronounced grain, often appreciated for its clear attack and quick response. With a thickness of 5.4 mm over 6 plies, the shell maintains resonance while providing a sense of control: ideal for clear notes, controlled sustain, and effective projection on a 10-inch tom.
Technical specifications
| Number of plies | 6-ply olive | Placement aid | Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | Drilling advice | use "hardwood" drill bits |
| Process | exclusive CVL manufacturing using less glue than so-called "traditional" processes | Pre-drilling advice | measure and verify the necessary hardware diameters |
| Certification | manufacturing process and shells certified ISO 9001 | Warranty | 5 years |
| Diameter | 10 inches | Manufacturing | Italy |
| Bearing edges | standard 45-degree interior | Commitment | sustainable development and respect for wood supply sources, with continuous process improvement |
| Unpierced shell | holes for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent to be drilled | Customization | possibility of special shells with choice of wood and plies |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does a 10-inch olive wood tom shell produce?
The 6 plies of 5.4 mm olive wood provide a crisp attack and quick response. This construction retains resonance with controlled sustain, suitable for defined notes.
Is the CVL Drums Shells Olivier 10x3 shell pre-drilled?
The shell is delivered un-drilled: the holes for lugs and the air vent need to be made. Installing a trigger and its counterpart also requires appropriate drilling. Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 templates and hardwood drill bits are recommended.
What kind of bearing edge is machined on this CVL shell?
A standard 45° inside bearing edge is applied on this 10-inch shell.
What is the construction of the CVL olive wood shell?
The shell consists of 6 plies of olive wood with a total thickness of 5.4 mm. The CVL process uses less glue than traditional methods.
For which music styles is this 10-inch shell intended?
Its 10-inch diameter makes it suited to a compact tom for pop, funk, fusion, or modern rock. The dynamic response and definition also make it appropriate for studio use.



