Custom-build your own stave snare shell

Order your custom stave snare shell exactly the way you imagine it.
This custom‑order option lets you choose every detail, from wood species and finish to size, bearing edges, and snare beds, giving you complete control over your drum’s sound and character.
Whether you’re upgrading a favourite snare or building something truly unique, this is the perfect way to create a shell that reflects your style, your tone, and your craftsmanship.

Choose the wood
(see complete comparison charts here)

Your choice of wood is the heart of your drum’s personality.
Each species shapes the tone, response, and character of your shell.
Whether you want warmth, punch, brightness, or vintage charm, there’s a perfect match waiting for you.

Below are the comparison tables that you can use to choose the best shell for you:

Wood Type:

Wood	Attack	Sustain	Overtones	Character	Best For
Ash	Bright, aggressive	Short	Grainy	Energetic, forward	Rock, fusion
Beech	Punchy, tight	Short	Controlled	Mid‑forward	Studio, pop
Birch	Crisp, sharp	Very short	Minimal	Clean, precise	Pop, studio
Mahogany	Warm, soft	Medium	Smooth	Vintage‑modern	Soul, R&B
Maple	Balanced	Medium	Controlled	Neutral, versatile	All genres
Olivewood	Thick, dark	Medium	Complex	Boutique, mix‑ready	Studio, signature
Brass	Explosive	Medium‑long	Metallic	Iconic, powerful	Rock, gospel

Shell Depth:

Depth	Attack	Body	Sensitivity	Projection	Sustain	Character	Best For
5.0″	Very fast	Light	Very high	Moderate	Short	Crisp	Jazz, funk
5.5″	Fast	Moderate	High	Strong	Medium-short	Classic	All-round
6.0″	Clean	Stronger lows	High-medium	Strong	Medium	Modern	Studio
6.5″	Punchy	Deep	Medium	Very strong	Medium-long	Big	Rock, gospel
7.0″	Heavy	Very deep	Medium-low	Maximum	Long	Thick	Arena, heavy

NOTE: Maximum depth is 7 inches.

Air vents:

Vent Type	Airflow	Attack	Sustain	Overtones	Feel	Best For
Standard	Balanced	Clean	Medium	Controlled	Stable	All-round
Low	Fast	Punchy	Short	Tight	Quick	Rock, pop
High	Slow	Soft	Long	Rich	Smooth	Jazz, warm woods
Large	Very fast	Sharp	Very short	Minimal	Dry	Gospel, metal
Small	Subtle	Natural	Medium-long	Musical	Open	Acoustic, vintage
Micro-vents	Even	Smooth	Controlled	Clean	Responsive	Boutique, modern
No vent	None	Soft	Long	Dark	Pillowy	Experimental

Bearing Edges:

Edge Type	Attack	Warmth	Overtones	Feel	Character
45° inner + round-over outer	Balanced	Warm	Controlled	Smooth	Modern + warm hybrid
45° outer + rounded inner	Sharp	Moderate	Clean	Responsive	Articulate + smooth
Double 45° (45° outer + 45° inner)	Maximum	Low	Bright	Fast	Modern, precise
Full round-over	Soft	Very warm	Reduced	Thick	Vintage, fat
Flat landing	Clean	Moderate	Controlled	Stable	Focused, refined

Snare beds:

Snare Bed Type	Wire Response	Buzz Control	Sensitivity	Tone	Best For
Shallow bed	Fast	Low	High	Bright	Articulation, ghost notes
Medium bed	Balanced	Moderate	Medium-high	Neutral	All-round versatility
Deep bed	Very strong	High	Medium	Warm	Rock, gospel, loud stages
Wide bed	Open	Moderate	High	Full	Studio clarity
Narrow bed	Focused	High	Medium	Tight	Dry, controlled setups

Choose the finish

Hard Wax

A durable, natural finish that protects the wood while keeping its organic feel.
Hard wax enhances the grain with a soft satin sheen and offers excellent moisture and handling resistance.
It’s ideal if you want a tough, low‑maintenance finish that still looks warm and handcrafted.

French Polish

A traditional hand‑applied shellac finish known for its deep, glass‑like shine.
French polish brings out incredible richness and colour in the wood, giving your shell a classic, high‑end appearance with a vintage‑style finish and exceptional visual depth.

Finish your Build:

Make your snare unique with the Z Drums single-point aluminium tube lugs or the Z Drums fully free-floating system.

Please fill in the details at checkout if you chose “Custom” for any option.