Beautiful Burl Lime Stave-Shell for Snare Drum

This Burl Lime stave-shell is built for drummers and builders who want a warm, open snare drum sound with a unique visual character and a naturally musical response. Made from carefully selected solid burl lime staves, this blank snare drum shell delivers a soft, resonant tone with a strong fundamental, smooth mids, and controlled, gentle highs.

Lime wood is known for its lightweight and responsive nature. In a stave-shell, this results in a snare drum that feels lively and expressive, with excellent sensitivity at low dynamics. Ghost notes speak easily, brushes feel natural, and the drum maintains clarity without becoming aggressive or harsh.

Because this stave-shell is designed specifically for free-floating snare hardware, no metal parts are bolted into the wood. This allows the shell to resonate freely and evenly, preserving the natural voice of the lime wood and minimizing unwanted overtones or shell choke.

Stave Construction and Burl Lime Tone

Stave construction allows burl lime to resonate evenly across the entire shell. The vertical grain orientation improves consistency and helps maintain a clear, unified fundamental. Compared to ply shells, a solid Burl Lime stave-shell produces a more open and organic sound with fewer conflicting overtones.

Tonally, burl lime sits on the warm and airy side of the spectrum. It excels in low-to-medium volume settings, studio environments, and musical situations where touch, nuance, and tone are more important than sheer volume or projection.

Designed for Free-Floating Snare Hardware

By eliminating lug-mounted hardware, a stave-shell maintains its natural resonance while improving tuning stability and ease of setup. The shell responds smoothly to dynamics and remains easy to tune across its usable range.

Key benefits:

• Burl Lime stave-shell for snare drum

• Blank shell designed for free-floating snare hardware systems

• Warm, open tone with a soft attack

• Excellent sensitivity and dynamic response

• Controlled overtones with a clear fundamental

• Wide, usable tuning range

• Built for long-term stability and reliable performance

This Burl Lime stave-shell is for drummers and builders who value musicality, subtlety, and a snare drum shell that truly lets the wood speak.