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 [Bubinga | 10-Ply]

Signature Series - 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

BUBINGA - 10 ply // 4.9mm

A favorite among drum builders, Bubinga is extremely punchy and sensitive, with an even level of mid and high frequencies and a very rich low-end tone. The dark tone of Bubinga makes it ideal for complementing louder and heavier styles, such as rock and metal. These drum shells will punch through the mix with a warm and aggressive attack.

 

Bubinga has a reddish brown complexion with distinct grain lines and makes for an easy finish in matte or high gloss.

 

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: Bubinga

Teak/Maple Maple Max Birdseye Maple Vertical Zebrawood/Maple Bubinga Curly Maple Waterfall Bubinga Fiddleback Makore/Mahogany Mappa Burl/Maple Ziricote/Maple Lightning Padauk/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.