Signature Series

An exotic range of high-quality woods. The Signature Series is a premium line of exotic shells that are unmatched in the industry. The quality of wood selection (hand-selected grade A exotics), the range of species available and our proprietary shell process allow us to make unique shell products accessible to boutique builders one-at-a-time or in bulk. Whether you’re looking to create a “collector series” caliber drum or want to develop your own stunning product line, this is the series for you.

    Signature Series [Birdseye Maple | 10-Ply]

Signature Series - 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

BIRDSEYE MAPLE - 10 ply // 6.8mm

Known for its rare, decorative properties, Birdseye Maple is a wonderful option for a truly unique shell aesthetic. Birdseye Maple is considered a versatile and balanced tonewood, producing a bright, even tone with good attack across the frequency spectrum. This makes it suitable for a wide range of musical styles while also boasting a visually striking appearance due to its unique "birdseye" grain pattern.

 

SHELL LEAD TIME: 5-10 Business days
SHELL LEAD TIME w/SERVICES: An Additional 5-7 Business days

 

*We make your order from scratch so be mindful of lead times. You’ll receive an email with FedEx tracking info once it’s boxed and ready to ship.

 

*All shells come standard as un-sanded for maximum material for finishing. Sanding services available below.

Configure: Birdseye Maple

Teak/Maple Maple Max Birdseye Maple Vertical Zebrawood/Maple Bubinga Curly Maple Waterfall Bubinga Fiddleback Makore/Mahogany Ziricote/Maple Purpleheart

Ply Count 10-Ply

10-ply

Diameter 14”

Depth 5”

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Products are cut according to the size indicated above, but are shipped raw to maintain affordable pricing for our customers. This also allows our customers to finish the product exactly as desired. Products may contain markings from the mill or slight amounts of glue from the manufacturing process, but can be easily removed prior to finishing.

We try very hard to eliminate any glue remnants. However, should you find any glue remnants on your Nordic product, it can be easily addressed during preparation, prior to finishing the product. To easily peel off the glue remnants, simply soak a small rag in acetone and place over the glue for about 10 mins.

It is important to always sand the product before finishing with paint, stain or clear coating. Start with 150 grit and gently sand the product a couple times. A final sanding can be done using 220 grit, but it is not recommended to go beyond 220 (the wood pores will close making it harder for stain to permeate). And finally, keep in mind that this is a natural product and will not always be perfectly uniform.