Beautiful Maple stave-shell for snare drum

This solid maple stave-shell for snare drum is built for drummers and builders who want pure tone without compromise.
Made from locally sourced maple wood, with the end result in mind to minimise waste. Maple wood is the preferred choice of wood for drum making because of its density and ease of tooling. The tone of maple is very clear with a frequency response that emphasises the mid and high transients. A sound with strong midrange focus, controlled highs, and a supportive low end.

This drum shell can be used for the Z drums free-floating system, the stealth system, or for your own conventional build. The bearing edges can be ordered to your wishes without any extra cost. The cost of these shells will be fixed at a low price in order to give everyone a chance to own a bespoke, custom-made snare drum. It can be cut down to a shallower depth, but keep in mind that the Z Drums free-floating system has a minimum depth of 5.5 inches, while the Stealth system can fit any depth.

Stave Construction, Classic Maple Tone

Stave construction gives maple a direct, focused voice compared to traditional ply shells. The vertical grain orientation improves projection and ensures consistent resonance around the shell. Notes speak clearly at both low and high tunings, making the shell predictable, musical, and easy to work with.

Maple’s naturally balanced tonal character makes this shell suitable for studio, live, and custom snare drum builds without exaggerated coloration.

Designed for Free-Floating Hardware

By eliminating hardware scewed to the shell, the natural tone of the wood is improved as well as the response and tuning stability. The result is a snare drum that feels more alive, more dynamic, and easier to tune.

Specifications:

• 14 x 6.25 inches
• 12mm thick
• No bearing edges or snare beds
• No air holes
• No snare bed inducators

Key benefits:

• Solid maple stave-shell for snare drum
• Designed for free-floating snare hardware systems
• Open, resonant sound with controlled overtones
• Wide, usable tuning range
• Excellent sensitivity and articulation
• Perfect as a replacement shell for the Pearl free-floating snares

This shell is for drummers and builders who value tone first, simplicity always, and a snare drum that lets the wood do the talking.