Beautiful Maple stave-shell for snare drum

This solid maple stave-shell for snare drum is built for drummers and builders who want pure tone without unnecessary complexity.
Made from carefully selected solid maple staves, the shell delivers a warm, balanced sound with strong midrange focus, controlled highs, and a supportive low end.

Because this 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, producing a more open, full-bodied sound with fewer conflicting overtones and a wider usable tuning range.

Stave Construction, Classic Maple Tone

Stave construction gives maple a direct, focused voice compared to traditional ply shells. The vertical grain orientation improves projection and ensures consistent resonance around the shell. Notes speak clearly at both low and high tunings, making the shell predictable, musical, and easy to work with.

Maple’s naturally balanced tonal character makes this shell suitable for studio, live, and custom snare drum builds without exaggerated coloration.

Designed for Free-Floating Hardware

By eliminating lug-mounted hardware, this shell preserves the natural tone of the wood while improving response and tuning stability. The result is a snare drum that feels more alive, more dynamic, and easier to tune.

Key benefits:

• Solid maple stave-shell for snare drum

• Designed for free-floating snare hardware systems

• Open, resonant sound with controlled overtones

• Wide, usable tuning range

• Excellent sensitivity and articulation

• Built for long-term stability and reliable performance

This shell is for drummers and builders who value tone first, simplicity always, and a snare drum that lets the wood do the talking.