Veneer for the taking

Wood Sourcing


WE SOURCE THE HIGHEST GRADE, FSCCERTIFIED WOODS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Standard Veneers

- Ash

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.3 mm
8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.4mm
Configuration
All Ash

Species

Ash is a practical wood due to its strength, hardness and weight. When used as core or as part of a combination of plys, it can add strength and durability to your shell.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.3 mm
8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.4mm
Configuration
All Ash
Origin
Upper Midwest
Hardness Level
1320
Tone
Bright, Crisp, Loud
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

- Birch

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.7 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
Configuration
All Birch

Species

Birch is a heavy wood with a very fine grain, and is considered one of the most widely used woods for veneer and ply. Very light in color, it takes stain very well, allowing you to truly customize your shells.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.7 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
Configuration
All Birch
Origin
Upper Midwest
Hardness Level
1260
Tone
Mids, Focused
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

- Red Oak

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.7 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7.8mm
Configuration
All Red Oak

Species

Arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States, Red Oak features a straight grain with a coarse, uneven texture. It's strong and responds well to stains and finishes.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.7 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7.8mm
Configuration
All Red Oak
Origin
Northeast USA
Hardness Level
1220
Tone
Bright, Crisp, Loud
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

- Ribbon Mahogany

Shell Thickness
7ply = 5.2mm
Configuration
Ribbon/Pop/Ribbon

Species

Ribbon Mahogany is a beautiful, consistently striped grain, and for this reason is often used as the outer plys in shells. The wood is extremely common in musical instruments due to its uniform texture and good natural luster.

Shell Thickness
7ply = 5.2mm
Configuration
Ribbon/Pop/Ribbon
Origin
Africa
Hardness Level
1410
Tone
Dark, Punchy
Sustain
Short
Additional Info

- Cherry

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.1 mm
8ply = 5.3 mm
10ply = 6.7 mm
12ply = 8mm
Configuration
All Cherry

Species

Cherry offers beautiful colors, from rich red to creamy white. The wood has a fine, uniform grain and a satiny texture. Our Cherry is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.1 mm
8ply = 5.3 mm
10ply = 6.7 mm
12ply = 8mm
Configuration
All Cherry
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
950
Tone
Punchy
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

- Gum

Shell Thickness
6ply = 6 mm
Configuration
Maple / Gum / Maple / Gum(2) / Maple - 6ply

Species

Gumwood is moderately hard and offers a very close-knit wood with fine texture. It makes a great core wood and is a throwback to the classic drum shells.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 6 mm
Configuration
Maple / Gum / Maple / Gum(2) / Maple - 6ply
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
860
Tone
Punchy, Focused
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

- Mahogany

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.5 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7mm
14ply = 8.2mm
Configuration
All Mahogany

Species

Mahogany is a reddish-brown wood with a beautiful, consistent grain, and for this reason is often used as the outer plys in shells. The wood is durable and easy to work with due to its close, straight-grain pattern and lack of soft grain.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 3.5 mm
8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7mm
14ply = 8.2mm
Configuration
All Mahogany
Origin
Africa
Hardness Level
1100
Tone
Low, warm
Sustain
Short
Additional Info

- Maple

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.2 mm
8ply = 5.4 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.3mm
Configuration
All Maple

Species

Maple wood is incredibly strong, looks great and stains nicely. Our Maple is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.2 mm
8ply = 5.4 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.3mm
Configuration
All Maple
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
1450
Tone
Bright, Mid-Low
Sustain
Long
Additional Info
More information to come

- Poplar

Shell Thickness
7ply = 5.2mm
Configuration
Maple(2) / Poplar(3) / Maple(2) - 7ply

Species

Poplar is a straight-grained, light-to-moderate wood with a uniform texture. Poplar is seldom used for its aesthetic, but instead is more functional as a core option.

Shell Thickness
7ply = 5.2mm
Configuration
Maple(2) / Poplar(3) / Maple(2) - 7ply
Origin
Upper Midwest
Hardness Level
540
Tone
Soft, Low
Sustain
Short
Additional Info

- Walnut

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.3 mm
8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.5mm
Configuration
All Walnut

Species

Walnut is a desirable wood due to its strength, grain and color. This hardwood is resilient with a moderate texture, and makes an attractive, classic shell exterior.

Shell Thickness
6ply = 4.3 mm
8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.5mm
Configuration
All Walnut
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
1010
Tone
Warm, Dark
Sustain
Medium
Additional Info

Exotic Veneers

- Teak/Maple

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.5mm
Configuration
Teak/Maple

Species

Teak offers a very dense, exotic aesthetic with great color variation. Typically brown in color often with darker streaks, this is a prized wood for its unique presentation and durability.

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.5mm
Configuration
Teak/Maple
Origin
Asia
Hardness Level
1075
Tone
Dark, Punchy
Sustain
Short
Additional Info

- Birdseye Maple

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.8 mm
Configuration
Birdseye Maple / Maple(9) - 10ply

Species

Birdseye Maple is not a distinct species of Maple, but is instead named for its growth/grain anomaly. Known for its rare, decorative properties, Birdseye Maple is a wonderful option for a truly unique shell aesthetic. Colors can range from creamy, light amber to deep, reddish and dark brown hues. Our Maple is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.8 mm
Configuration
Birdseye Maple / Maple(9) - 10ply
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
1450
Tone
Bright, Mid-low
Sustain
Long
Additional Info

- Bubinga

Shell Thickness
10ply = 4.9 mm
Configuration
All Bubinga - 10ply

Species

Our Bubinga is ethically sourced from sustainable farms in Africa. Bubinga is valued because of its strength-to-weight ratio and beautiful, decorative detail. A pure Bubinga shell like our Signature Series is a great option, or Bubinga can be used in concert with other hardwoods as a custom order.

Shell Thickness
10ply = 4.9 mm
Configuration
All Bubinga - 10ply
Origin
Africa
Hardness Level
1980
Tone
Deep, Round
Sustain
Long
Additional Info

- Curly Maple

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.8 mm
Configuration
Curly Maple / Maple(9) - 10ply

Species

Curly Maple's defining characteristic is the unusual, curly design of its grain. Intriguing, three-dimensional patterns give the appearance that the grain is curling along the ply. This makes a showstopping shell due to its unique aesthetic. Our Maple is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.

Shell Thickness
10ply = 6.8 mm
Configuration
Curly Maple / Maple(9) - 10ply
Origin
Michigan
Hardness Level
1450
Tone
Bright, Mid-low
Sustain
Long
Additional Info

- Waterfall Bubinga

Shell Thickness
10ply = 4.9 mm
Configuration
WF Bubinga / Bubinga(9) - 10ply

Species

Just like our Bubinga, our Waterfall Bubinga is ethically sourced from sustainable farms in Africa. The Watefall Bubinga ups the aesthetic ante with its unique wave pattern, and therefore makes a showstopping shell or complete kit.

Shell Thickness
10ply = 4.9 mm
Configuration
WF Bubinga / Bubinga(9) - 10ply
Origin
Africa
Hardness Level
1980
Tone
Deep, Round
Sustain
Long
Additional Info