True Series

The True Series is an industry game changer! Until now, boutique drum companies never had access to so many choices. The True Series offers the industry’s only shell made out of a single grade and species throughout the entire product (offered in six different woods). No cheap core made of low grade species; just a pure, best-grade wood shell of your choice. Get true resonance of your desired wood species with a True Series drum shell.

    True Series [Maple | 10-ply]

True Series - 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

MAPLE - 10 ply

Made exclusively of best grade Michigan Maple, the True Series amplifies the wood’s character and creates a pure tone and resonance true to its species. 

Maple wood is desirable for drum shells because it offers a well-balanced sound with a good mix of brightness and warmth, making it versatile for various musical genres like jazz, rock, and pop; it produces even tones across the frequency spectrum, with a slightly warmer low-end, and is considered easy to tune and manipulate to achieve the desired sound.

SHELL LEAD TIME: 2-5 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 unsanded for maximum material for finishing. Sanding services available below.

Configure: Maple

Ply Count 10-ply

Diameter 12"

Depth 6"

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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.