Acoustic Drums
There are basically two types of Drum Shells, Solid and Lapped and they can be made of any material,
more to follow in upcoming Blogs.

The overall size, depth, diameter and thickness dictates how the energy from the drum head is projected.

The technique required to achieve the ultimate air chamber begins with selecting timbers for their unique
qualities machining them to precise thicknesses and joining them via a butt joint or scarf joint which over laps
the seams for thin medium to thick.

If the shell is so thin ( example 4 ply ) then a reinforcement will be needed at the bearing edge.

Popular woods include Oak, Maple, Walnut, Mahogany, Birch and composite, a mixture of all or
Fibreglass, Carbon fibre or even Plastic.

The thinner the shell the more it will vibrate and allow the timber to resonate and the full potential of the drum
to project, where the thickness increases the less resonance but the overall volume will be increased.

When the outer layers are selected they are chosen for their looks and increasingly rare timbers are being used such as Bubinga,
Eucalyptus and Tamo for their patterns and grains to give your favourite Drums the timeless elegance they deserve ……
Keep the Beat……..Talk Soon