{"product_id":"cvl-drums-shells-fut-mxbe-7-2mm-18-x14-233590","title":"Shell Mxbe 7.2MM 18\"X14\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the MxBE series, CVL highlights a \"hybrid\" approach combining two complementary woods, focusing equally on musicality and manufacturing consistency. This maple\/beech shell fits into a \u003cstrong\u003epremium construction logic for custom projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: it targets drummers and builders who want to define hardware, drilling, and final configuration themselves (compact bass drum, 18-inch floor tom, or any other compatible application). The entire process is supported by an ISO 9001 certified production and a philosophy aimed at continuous improvement of manufacturing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Shell Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shell is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e, technicians, workshops, and enthusiasts who want to build an instrument that reflects their identity. The maple\/beech pairing and 7.2 mm thickness are especially suited for styles requiring \u003cstrong\u003epunch and projection\u003c\/strong\u003e (rock, pop, punk, metal, amplified music), while remaining relevant in studio settings when seeking clear low end, sharp impact, and stable response. Thanks to its ease of tuning and power reserve, it is also suitable for live contexts where the drum kit must remain consistent from venue to venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key point of this MxBE shell lies in its optimized ply construction: \u003cstrong\u003emaple on the outside\u003c\/strong\u003e for versatility and roundness, \u003cstrong\u003ebeech on the inside\u003c\/strong\u003e to reinforce attack, presence, and mix stability. The \u003cstrong\u003e45-degree interior bevels\u003c\/strong\u003e promote a clean seating of the drumhead and contribute to a direct response feel, useful for dynamic playing and accented strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shell is delivered \u003cstrong\u003eunpierced\u003c\/strong\u003e: a major advantage for those wishing to precisely place lugs, counterhoops, triggers (if needed), and vent holes. In return, this requires careful preparation: marking, checking spacing, then drilling adapted to the chosen hardware. The result is a clean, coherent assembly with fully controlled aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaple\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a balanced and \"musical\" character: pleasant low-mids, a sense of roundness, and a homogeneous response over a wide tuning range. It is the wood that offers versatility, capable of sounding both tight and articulate or lower and fuller depending on the project (heads, bearing edges, hoop type, and hardware).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeech\u003c\/strong\u003e, placed in the internal plies, enhances attack clarity and projection. The low end is more \"controlled,\" the strike more immediate, and presence increased-particularly appreciated for an 18-inch configuration designed to deliver a sharp impact. The \u003cstrong\u003e7.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness contributes to a more focused sound, with a sensation of power and stability: the instrument responds quickly, maintains coherence at high volume, and holds tuning longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, CVL's exclusive manufacturing process, which uses \u003cstrong\u003eless glue\u003c\/strong\u003e than traditional methods, aims to let the wood \"breathe\" more. In practice, this translates to a more natural response, livelier feel, and a less constrained resonance impression, while retaining the authority and attack characteristic of this maple\/beech combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePly configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1x Maple - 6x Beech - 1x Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e45-degree Interior\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal plies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003euse hardwood drill bits for clean drilling of shells\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal plies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBeech\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emeasure and verify the required hole diameters according to the chosen hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e7.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e18\u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eminimize environmental impact by continuously improving manufacturing processes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cvl Drums Shells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359364141331,"sku":"233590","price":186.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/36ede19cf4a4759969a808764aec0cdb6740cb96_CVL_MAP_54_14.jpg?v=1789160292","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/cvl-drums-shells-shell-mxbe-7-2mm-18-x14-233590","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}