Cvl Drums Shells OLIVE SHELL 5.4MM 13X12
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Cvl Drums Shells
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
This CVL shell fits within a "custom" logic: starting from a high-end luthiery base, made in Italy, then fully customizing the instrument (lugs, throw-off, vent, finish). The use of an exclusive manufacturing process that limits the amount of glue aims to preserve the natural acoustic response of the wood while maintaining production consistency thanks to ISO 9001 certification.
Who This Drum/Shell Is For
This shell is intended for intermediate to expert drummers, luthiers, and anyone wishing to build a 13-inch snare drum or tom with a distinctive character. Perfect for contexts where personality is sought (rock, pop, funk, acoustic music, studio), with a decidedly artisanal approach in the choice of hardware and drilling.
Features and New Developments
Delivered unpierced, this shell gives you the freedom to precisely position lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent hole. To ensure safe assembly, it is recommended to use a Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template, as well as "hardwood" drill bits. Always measure and verify the drilling diameters required by your hardware before any operation.
Sound Characteristics
Olive wood is appreciated for its dense grain and sonic identity: a clear attack, a pronounced warmth in the midrange, and a strong presence, while maintaining definition. With a thickness of 5.4 mm and standard 45-degree interior bevels, it achieves a balance between responsiveness and control, suitable for both high, articulate tunings and lower, rounder, deeper tensions.
Technical specifications
| Plies | 6x Olive | Unpierced shell | holes for lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent must be drilled |
| Thickness | 5.4mm | Warranty | 5 years |
| Diameter | 13" | Sustainable development | minimizing environmental impact and respecting wood sourcing through continuous process improvement |
| Bevels | Standard 45deg Interior | Option on request | production of special shells (choice of wood, plies, etc.) via your dealer |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does a 13-inch olivewood snare shell produce?
The 6 plies of 5.4 mm olivewood provide a crisp attack, warm midrange, and defined presence. The 45° inner bevels support a balance between responsiveness and control.
Is the CVL Drums Shells Olive 13x12 shell drilled?
The shell is delivered undrilled. The locations for lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent need to be determined during assembly.
What tools should be used to drill this olivewood shell?
A Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template is recommended to position the drilling points. Drill bits suitable for hardwoods must be used. The diameters required for each hardware component should be measured and checked before drilling.
Can this 13-inch shell be used to build a snare or a tom?
This 13-inch size is designed for building either a snare or a tom, depending on the hardware and configuration chosen.
What is the thickness of the CVL olivewood shell?
The thickness is 5.4 mm, consisting of 6 plies of olivewood. This construction allows for high-tuned, articulate sounds or lower, rounder tensions.



