Signature Series

An exotic range of high-quality woods. The Signature Series is a premium line of exotic shells that are unmatched in the industry. The quality of wood selection (hand-selected grade A exotics), the range of species available and our proprietary shell process allow us to make unique shell products accessible to boutique builders one-at-a-time or in bulk. Whether you’re looking to create a “collector series” caliber drum or want to develop your own stunning product line, this is the series for you.

    Signature Series [Lightning Padauk/Maple | 10-Ply]
    Signature Series [Lightning Padauk/Maple | 10-Ply]
    Signature Series [Lightning Padauk/Maple | 10-Ply]
    Signature Series [Lightning Padauk/Maple | 10-Ply]

Signature Series - Lightning Padauk/Maple

Species

Additional Info

Book-Matched Lightning Padauk 10ply//6.6mm

Lightning Padauk is a medium-density African hardwood veneer that possesses remarkable strength, a coarse texture, and a lustrous open grain. It features a unique sap grain pattern interwoven with a rich orange hue. Similar to the beauty of ribbon candy and sometimes called candy striped Padauk, these logs are genuinely one-of-a-kind and create a vibrant, eye-catching pattern when book-matched together like these snare shells. 

 

Filling the large open pores is usually necessary if a smooth, glass-like surface is desired. Reactive oil-based finishes, such as polyurethane, may have curing issues if the wood is not sealed properly beforehand.

 

SHELL LEAD TIME: 5-10 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 un-sanded for maximum material for finishing. Sanding services available below.

Configure: Lightning Padauk/Maple

Teak/Maple Maple Max Birdseye Maple Vertical Zebrawood/Maple Bubinga Curly Maple Waterfall Bubinga Fiddleback Makore/Mahogany Mappa Burl/Maple Ziricote/Maple Lightning Padauk/Maple Purpleheart

Ply Count 10-Ply

10-Ply

Diameter 14”

Depth 5”

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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.