Veneer for the taking
Wood Sourcing
WE SOURCE THE HIGHEST GRADE, FSCCERTIFIED WOODS IN THE INDUSTRY.
Standard Veneers
SpeciesAsh
Ash is a practical wood due to its strength, hardness and weight. When used as core or as part of a combination of plys, it can add strength and durability to your shell.
Configuration
All AshThickness
6ply = 4.3 mm8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.4mm
Origin
Upper MidwestHardness Level
1320Sustain
MediumTone
Bright, Crisp, LoudSpeciesBirch
Birch is a heavy wood with a very fine grain, and is considered one of the most widely used woods for veneer and ply. Very light in color, it takes stain very well, allowing you to truly customize your shells.
Configuration
All BirchThickness
6ply = 3.7 mm8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
Origin
Upper MidwestHardness Level
1260Sustain
MediumTone
Mids, FocusedSpeciesRed Oak
Arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States, Red Oak features a straight grain with a coarse, uneven texture. It's strong and responds well to stains and finishes.
Configuration
All Red OakThickness
6ply = 3.7 mm8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7.8mm
Origin
Northeast USAHardness Level
1220Sustain
MediumTone
Bright, Crisp, LoudSpeciesRibbon Mahogany
Ribbon Mahogany is a beautiful, consistently striped grain, and for this reason is often used as the outer plys in shells. The wood is extremely common in musical instruments due to its uniform texture and good natural luster.
Configuration
Ribbon/Pop/RibbonThickness
7ply = 5.2mmOrigin
AfricaHardness Level
1410Sustain
ShortTone
Dark, PunchySpeciesCherry
Cherry offers beautiful colors, from rich red to creamy white. The wood has a fine, uniform grain and a satiny texture. Our Cherry is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.
Configuration
All CherryThickness
6ply = 4.1 mm8ply = 5.3 mm
10ply = 6.7 mm
12ply = 8mm
Origin
MichiganHardness Level
950Sustain
MediumTone
PunchySpeciesGum
Gumwood is moderately hard and offers a very close-knit wood with fine texture. It makes a great core wood and is a throwback to the classic drum shells.
Configuration
Maple / Gum / Maple / Gum(2) / Maple - 6plyThickness
6ply = 4.2 mmOrigin
MichiganHardness Level
860Sustain
MediumTone
Punchy, FocusedSpeciesMahogany
Mahogany is a reddish-brown wood with a beautiful, consistent grain, and for this reason is often used as the outer plys in shells. The wood is durable and easy to work with due to its close, straight-grain pattern and lack of soft grain.
Configuration
All MahoganyThickness
6ply = 3.5 mm8ply = 4.8 mm
10ply = 6 mm
12ply = 7mm
14ply = 8.2mm
Origin
AfricaHardness Level
1100Sustain
ShortTone
Low, warmSpeciesMaple
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.
Configuration
All MapleThickness
6ply = 4.2 mm8ply = 5.4 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.3mm
Origin
MichiganHardness Level
1450Sustain
LongTone
Bright, Mid-LowSpeciesPoplar
Poplar is a straight-grained, light-to-moderate wood with a uniform texture. Poplar is seldom used for its aesthetic, but instead is more functional as a core option.
Configuration
Maple / Poplar / Maple / Poplar(2) / Maple - 6plyThickness
6ply = 4.4 mmOrigin
Upper MidwestHardness Level
540Sustain
ShortTone
Soft, LowSpeciesWalnut
Walnut is a desirable wood due to its strength, grain and color. This hardwood is resilient with a moderate texture, and makes an attractive, classic shell exterior.
Configuration
All WalnutThickness
6ply = 4.3 mm8ply = 5.7 mm
10ply = 7 mm
12ply = 8.5mm
Origin
MichiganHardness Level
1010Sustain
MediumTone
Warm, DarkExotic Veneers
SpeciesTeak/Maple
Teak offers a very dense, exotic aesthetic with great color variation. Typically brown in color often with darker streaks, this is a prized wood for its unique presentation and durability.
Configuration
Teak/MapleThickness
10ply = 6.5mmOrigin
AsiaHardness Level
1075Sustain
ShortTone
Dark, PunchySpeciesBirdseye Maple
Birdseye Maple is not a distinct species of Maple, but is instead named for its growth/grain anomaly. Known for its rare, decorative properties, Birdseye Maple is a wonderful option for a truly unique shell aesthetic. Colors can range from creamy, light amber to deep, reddish and dark brown hues. Our Maple is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.
Configuration
Birdseye Maple / Maple(9) - 10plyThickness
10ply = 6.8 mmOrigin
MichiganHardness Level
1450Sustain
LongTone
Bright, Mid-lowSpeciesBubinga
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.
Configuration
All Bubinga - 10plyThickness
10ply = 4.9 mmOrigin
AfricaHardness Level
1980Sustain
LongTone
Deep, RoundSpeciesCurly Maple
Curly Maple's defining characteristic is the unusual, curly design of its grain. Intriguing, three-dimensional patterns give the appearance that the grain is curling along the ply. This makes a showstopping shell due to its unique aesthetic. Our Maple is hand-selected and rotary cut to our desired thickness from the forests of Michigan.
Configuration
Curly Maple / Maple(9) - 10plyThickness
10ply = 6.8 mmOrigin
MichiganHardness Level
1450Sustain
LongTone
Bright, Mid-lowSpeciesWaterfall Bubinga
Just like our Bubinga, our Waterfall Bubinga is ethically sourced from sustainable farms in Africa. The Watefall Bubinga ups the aesthetic ante with its unique wave pattern, and therefore makes a showstopping shell or complete kit.