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Brody
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 19:33:41

I'm thinking of buying a birch drum shell and building a snare - just a fun way of using some spare hardware and wrap. I've seen a shell I like from a custom shop, but there's a few thickness/ply options.
I'm after loudness rather than warmth in this instance, so I'm guessing the thinner the shell the better. However, what's everyone's experiences on shell thicknesses?

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monkeythedrummer
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 21:51:47

Thicker shell will be louder in general, but there will be a little less resonance.

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stardomcustomdrums
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 21:53:00

If you want loudness then a thicker shell would be better. Maybe a 12mm thick shell? You could go even thicker if you wanted. Thicker shells project more and thinner shells have a more resonant, warm tone to them. Hope this helps.

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Brody
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 22:46:34

Thanks for the help chaps - the opposite of what I thought!
(It actually your site I've been looking at SCD!)

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stardomcustomdrums
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Posted - 07/05/2012 : 17:54:17