Cvl Drums Shells OLIVE SHELL 6.3MM 18X8

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

CVL develops and manufactures shells in Italy aimed at demanding drummers, custom kit builders, and customization workshops. This olive wood model fits into a "premium shell" approach: selected materials, controlled process (ISO 9001), and proprietary manufacturing method designed to reduce glue usage to preserve the natural character of the wood as much as possible.

Who This Drum/Shell Is For

This shell is intended for intermediate to expert drummers, technicians, and custom drum enthusiasts who want to assemble a tom, bass drum, or set component with a high-end finish. Its 18-inch size is particularly suited for rock, pop, funk, and contemporary music setups, where presence, projection, and precision are sought.

Features and Innovations

Delivered unperforated, this shell gives you the freedom to position lugs, triggers, brackets, and vent holes according to your specifications. For reliable placement, you can use a Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 template. For a clean result on a hard wood like olive, it is recommended to use "hard wood" drill bits and to measure and verify the required drilling diameters for your hardware before proceeding.

Sound Characteristics

Thanks to its construction with 7 plies of olive wood, this shell offers an articulate response with a clear attack and good sustain. The goal of the CVL process, which uses less glue than traditional methods, is to promote a more natural shell behavior: a livelier sound with a less "restricted" resonance feel and more expressive dynamics.

Technical specifications

Diameter	18"	Recommendation	use "hard wood" drill bits to cleanly drill the shells
Plies	7x Olive Wood	Advice	measure and verify the necessary drilling diameters for your hardware before drilling
Thickness	6.3mm	Warranty	5 years
Bevels	Standard 45deg Interior	Exclusive CVL manufacturing process	uses less glue than so-called "traditional" methods for a more natural sound
Unperforated shell	holes for lugs, triggers, brackets, and vent must be drilled	Sustainability	minimizing environmental impact and careful sourcing of wood materials
Recommended template	Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 (for correct placement of future drilling holes)	Customization	possibility of special shells (choice of wood, plies, etc.)