Cvl Drums Shells OLIVE SHELL 7.2MM 20X8
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Essential Information About the CVL 20-Inch Olive Wood Drum Shell
Essential Information About the CVL 20-Inch Olive Wood Drum Shell
- Premium Olive Wood Shell: 8 plies for a lively response, strong projection, and a distinct sonic character.
- Robust Construction: 7.2 mm thickness for a good balance between attack, sustain, and stability.
- Total Mounting Freedom: un-drilled shell, ideal for a custom project (choice of lugs, trigger, vent, etc.).
- Italian Manufacturing with an exclusive CVL process using less glue for a more natural sound, and ISO 9001 certified quality control.
Manufacturer Information
Cvl Drums Shells
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
CVL designs and manufactures its shells in Italy, with a focus on performance and production consistency. The brand highlights an exclusive manufacturing process that uses less glue than traditional methods to better preserve the wood's vibration and achieve a more organic sound. This olive wood shell fits within a "drum luthiery" logic: a high-end base designed for drummers and builders who want to control every choice of hardware, positioning, and configuration.
Who This Drum/Shell Is For
This shell is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers, technicians, and all custom enthusiasts looking for a characterful piece to build an instrument coherent with their playing style. The 20-inch diameter is particularly suitable for versatile setups, from studio to stage, with strong relevance for styles seeking definition and presence: rock, pop, funk, fusion, contemporary music, but also more "roots" contexts if you adapt the heads and tuning. Since the shell is un-drilled, it requires tools, method, and good planning for assembly.
- 5-year warranty
Technical specifications
| Number of holes | 0 | Depth | 8 " |
| Use | Bass drum | Color | Natural |
| Material | Olive wood | Finishing | Natural |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | Drilling advice | use " hardwood " drill bits for clean drilling |
| Bevels | Standard 45 deg Interior | Assembly advice | measure and check the required drilling diameters for the hardware before drilling |
| Process | exclusive CVL manufacturing using less glue than so-called " traditional " processes for a more natural sound | Country of manufacture | Italy |
| Diameter | 20 inches | Certification of the manufacturing process and shells | ISO 9001 |
| Shell drilling | undrilled | Sustainable development | CVL states that it places major importance on respecting wood supply sources and reducing environmental impact through the continuous improvement of its processes |
| Recommended templates | Sparedrum LO16 or Sparedrum LO26 (positioning of future holes) | On request | possibility of producing a custom shell (choice of wood, plies, etc.) |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the CVL Drums Shells Olivier 20 x 8 bass drum shell pre-drilled?
No holes are originally drilled on this 20 x 8 inch bass drum shell. The placement of lugs, the vent, and hardware elements is therefore entirely to be defined during assembly.
What sound can be expected from a 7.2 mm thick olive wood bass drum shell?
Olive wood, a dense wood with a pronounced grain, promotes a quick response and clear attack. The 8 plies and 7.2 mm thickness support a sharp projection with well-defined midrange frequencies.
Which templates should be used to drill this CVL shell?
The Sparedrum LO16 or LO26 templates are recommended for positioning future holes. Drill bits suitable for hardwoods are advised, after verifying the diameter required by the chosen hardware. Precise drilling depends on measuring each piece to be installed beforehand.
What is the bearing edge of the 20-inch CVL olive shell?
The standard 45° inner bearing edge ensures a precise contact with the drumhead and promotes a clear response to dynamics.
For what type of drum project is this natural shell suitable?
This model is intended for custom bass drum builds aimed at intermediate to expert drummers and technicians. Its 20-inch diameter suits studio and stage contexts, especially in rock, pop, funk, or fusion styles.
