SHELLS & EDGES
You're in control
of the sound & feel
We offer many shell and bearing edge combinations that will put you in the
driver’s seat when it comes to getting
that unique tone you’re after.
SHELLS
& EDGES
You're in
control of
the sound
& feel
We offer many shell and bearing edge combinations that will put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting that unique tone you’re after.
SHELL MATERIAL OPTIONS
SHELL MATERIAL OPTIONS
MAPLE
- TONE CURVE
Round tone with strong low & mid response - RESONANCE
Full-bodied and musical - FEEL
Smooth and responsive - USE CASE
Most recording and live applications;
works well with most bearing edges and genres
MAPLE
- TONE CURVE
Round tone with strong low & mid response - RESONANCE
Full-bodied and musical - FEEL
Smooth and responsive - USE CASE
Most recording and live applications; works well with most bearing edges and genres
BIRCH
- TONE CURVE
Boosted highs and lows, scooped mids - RESONANCE
Tighter, quicker decay - FEEL
Snappy and articulate - USE CASE
Loud, high-energy settings;
great for drum mics and clarity in mixes
BIRCH
- TONE CURVE
Boosted highs and lows, scooped mids - RESONANCE
Tighter, quicker decay - FEEL
Snappy and articulate - USE CASE
Loud, high-energy settings; great for drum mics and clarity in mixes
MAHOGANY
- TONE CURVE
Enhanced low and low-mids, mellow highs - RESONANCE
Warm and vintage-sounding - FEEL
Soft and round - USE CASE
Classic/vintage tones; jazz, blues, roots music; pairs well with roundover edges
MAHOGANY
- TONE CURVE
Enhanced low and low-mids, mellow highs - RESONANCE
Warm and vintage-sounding - FEEL
Soft and round - USE CASE
Classic/vintage tones; jazz, blues, roots music; pairs well with roundover edges
ACRYLIC
- TONE CURVE
Focused, with even frequency response - RESONANCE
Controlled, with minimal overtones - FEEL
Immediate and loud - USE CASE
Visual performance, rock/metal, or players looking for maximum cut and attack
ACRYLIC
- TONE CURVE
Focused, with even frequency response - RESONANCE
Controlled, with
minimal overtones - FEEL
Immediate and loud - USE CASE
Visual performance, rock/metal, or players looking for maximum cut and attack
& MORE!
Inquire within about all of our shell options - Oak, bubinga, hybrid’s etc!
| MATERIAL | TONE | ATTACK | SUSTAIN/ RESONANCE | TUNING RANGE | BEST FOR /CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE | Warm & Balanced | Moderate | Smooth/ Full Sustain | Moderate - Strong | All-purpose shell; musical, versatile, studio-friendly |
| BIRCH | Bright & Punchy | Strong | Short, Controlled | Strong | Great for live gigs; cuts through loud mixes with clarity |
| MAHOGANY | Dark & Rich | Soft | Deep, Warm, Vintage-Like | Moderate | Retro tones; great for jazz, blues, and 60s/70s rock vibes |
| ACRYLIC | Loud & Dry | Very Strong | Short, Focused | Very Strong | Aggressive, modern tone; best for live, visual, or experimental setups |
& MORE!
Inquire within about all
of our shell options!
Oak, Bubinga, Hybrid, etc
| MATERIAL | TONE | ATTACK | SUSTAIN/ RESONANCE | TUNING RANGE | BEST FOR /CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE | Warm & Balanced | Moderate | Smooth/ Full Sustain | Moderate - Strong | All-purpose shell; musical, versatile, studio-friendly |
| BIRCH | Bright & Punchy | Strong | Short, Controlled | Strong | Great for live gigs; cuts through loud mixes with clarity |
| MAHOGANY | Dark & Rich | Soft | Deep, Warm, Vintage-Like | Moderate | Retro tones; great for jazz, blues, and 60s/70s rock vibes |
| ACRYLIC | Loud & Dry | Very Strong | Short, Focused | Very Strong | Aggressive, modern tone; best for live, visual, or experimental setups |
BEARING EDGE OPTIONS
SJC 45
- DESIGN
45° with slight counter cut - TONE BENEFIT
Slightly offset for easy tuning - USE CASE
The “modern standard”
balanced tone, reliable across genres
BEARING EDGE OPTIONS
SJC 45
- DESIGN
45° with slight counter cut - TONE BENEFIT
Slightly offset for easy tuning - USE CASE
The “modern standard”
balanced tone, reliable across genres
MODERN VINTAGE
- DESIGN
30° inner cut + roundover outer - TONE BENEFIT
More head-to-shell contact = more warmth, less overtone - USE CASE
Warmth and control, especially
great with reinforcement rings
MODERN VINTAGE
- DESIGN
30° inner cut +
roundover outer - TONE BENEFIT
More head-to-shell contact = more warmth, less overtone - USE CASE
Warmth and control, especially great with reinforcement rings
SUPER SIXTY
- DESIGN
Sharper angle, possibly with counter cut - TONE BENEFIT
Emphasizes highs, strong projection - USE CASE
Ideal for high-energy players,
needs to cut through mixes
SUPER SIXTY
- DESIGN
Sharper angle, possibly with counter cut - TONE BENEFIT
Emphasizes highs,
strong projection - USE CASE
Ideal for high-energy players, needs to cut through mixes
THE SLUGGER
- DESIGN
Pronounced roundover - TONE BENEFIT
Most mellow, fundamental-heavy tone - USE CASE
Perfect for those looking for a true vintage tone
THE SLUGGER
- DESIGN
Pronounced roundover - TONE BENEFIT
Most mellow,
fundamental-heavy tone - USE CASE
Perfect for those looking for a true vintage tone
OG 45°
- DESIGN
45° with apex centered on shell thickness - TONE BENEFIT
More openness, increased resonance - USE CASE
Wide open sound—great for acrylic shells
or tuning range experimentation
| EDGE TYPE | TONE | ATTACK | SUSTAIN/ RESONANCE | PROJECTION | BEST FOR /CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJC 45° | Balanced & Punchy | Strong | Long, Open Sustain | Wide | Modern, versatile, easy to tune, great all-purpose edge |
| MODERN VINTAGE | Warm & Controlled | Softer | More Controlled Sustain | Moderate | Vintage feel with modern balance; great for warm, musical tones with fewer overtones |
| SUPER SIXTY | Bright & Cutting | Very Strong | Long & Bright | Moderate-Wide | Maximum projection and clarity; great for live/loud settings |
| THE SLUGGER | Dark & Vintage | Very Soft | Short, Focused | Narrow-Moderate | Super vintage tone; ideal for retro, warm sounds from the 60s/70s |
| OG 45 | Open & Resonant | Moderate - Strong | Very Long | Very Wide | Maximum sustain and tuning range; great with acrylic or for experimental tuning flexibility |
OG 45°
- DESIGN
45° with apex centered on shell thickness - TONE BENEFIT
More openness,
increased resonance - USE CASE
Wide open sound, great for acrylic shells or tuning range experimentation
| EDGE TYPE | TONE | ATTACK | SUSTAIN/ RESONANCE | PROJECTION | BEST FOR /CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJC 45° | Balanced & Punchy | Strong | Long, Open Sustain | Wide | Modern, versatile, easy to tune, great all-purpose edge |
| MODERN VINTAGE | Warm & Controlled | Softer | More Controlled Sustain | Moderate | Vintage feel with modern balance; great for warm, musical tones with fewer overtones |
| SUPER SIXTY | Bright & Cutting | Very Strong | Long & Bright | Moderate-Wide | Maximum projection and clarity; great for live/loud settings |
| THE SLUGGER | Dark & Vintage | Very Soft | Short, Focused | Narrow-Moderate | Super vintage tone; ideal for retro, warm sounds from the 60s/70s |
| OG 45 | Open & Resonant | Moderate - Strong | Very Long | Very Wide | Maximum sustain and tuning range; great with acrylic or for experimental tuning flexibility |