Solid Shell Sets
Craviotto Custom Shop & Classic Series

Despite sporadic attempts, and a few isolated prototypes, no drum manufacturer has succeeded in producing solid shell drumsets for the American market-until now. This is hardly surprising. For example, the machinery necessary to steam bend, mold, lathe, turn and finish round single ply bass drum shells, that will stay true, has proven an especially daunting task, considered to be impractical, and too costly for production purposes. Premium boards large enough to be fashioned into the 22" and 24" bass drums now finding renewed favor are scarce, and transforming them into musical instruments is a daunting process. Johnny Craviotto thinks its worth it. When you play a Craviotto kit, whether you favor Craviotto Classic traditional jazz sizes, the Custom Shop's thunderous Big Band sizes, or the progressive, streamlined Craviotto Custom Shop & Classic Series, we think you'll agree: nothing else sounds like a one ply kit.

Craviotto Classic and Craviotto Custom solid shell drumsets feature Craviotto’s signature natural solid wood shell in their selection of Bass, Tom & Snare drums. It’s the Sound that counts... Craviotto Drum Company’s solid shell construction creates the tonal balance revered by engineers and artists, regardless of the size, dimensions and specifications.

Walnut drumset featuring Craviotto's exclusive new "One-Ply" drumshells made from perfectly matched sections of wood that are joined into a virtually seamless shell and finished with a deluxe "Diamond" inlay. Kit includes 14x24" bass drum, 8x14" snare drums, 9x13" mounted tom and 16x16" and 16x18" floor toms (Natural Oil).

Custom Shop Series The Craviotto Custom Shop offers a complete selection of Maple and Exotic wood shells, sizes, hardware and finishes. Each superbly-crafted, one-of-a-kind set includes your personalized specifications and a certificate of authenticity along with a consultation with master drum builder Johnny Craviotto, himself. For pricing and availability contact an authorized Craviotto Drum Co. Dealer. Bass 14”x24” Snare 8”x14” Rack 9”x13” Floor Tom 16”x16” 16”x18”     Custom finishes and other features are available at additional cost. Please refer to your nearest Craviotto Drum dealer for more information.

Maple "One-Ply" drumset with 14x18" bass drum, 5.5x14" snare drum, 8x12" mounted tom and 14x14" floor tom (Natural Oil).

Craviotto Classic Series Designed for the traditionalist, this series features standard sized drums with the distinctive Craviotto natural wood tone. Bass 14”x18” Rack Tom 8”x12” Floor Tom 14”x14” Snare Options: 4”x14” 5.5”x14” 6.5”x14” Custom finishes and other features are available at additional cost. Please refer to your nearest Craviotto Drum dealer for more information.

Sound Files:
• Craviotto solid shell 12/14/18/5.5 high tuning: click here
• Craviotto solid shell 12/14/18/5.5 medium tuning: click here
• Craviotto solid shell 12/14/18/5.5 low tuning: click here

Create Your Set
Craviotto Custom Shop & Classic Series
Create your personal Craviotto solid shell drum set by selecting the series and desired sizes (see size chart for options) of Bass, Floor Tom and Rack Tom drums. Expand the set with a choice of snare drum options. All Craviotto solid shell drumsets are equipped with Craviotto Diamond clamps and memory locks, Gauger Rim Baskets or Rim System, Floor Tom legs, Remo Ambassador Heads, Craviotto Bass Drum Spurs (holders and mounts not included) and are finished in a natural satin oil finish.

Component Drum Options

Don't see your size, or do you have a custom size in mind? Contact your local Craviotto Drum Company dealer, or contact Craviotto Drum Company direct @ 831-763-0855 / Info@Craviottodrums.com to discuss further custom drum sizes.

Lacquer, Wrap, or Natural Wood... We'll create your Craviotto Solid Shell Kit, to your specifications...

Gold Sparkle Kit

Silver Sparkle Kit

White Marine

Cherry Walnut Kit

Walnut Be-Bop Kit

Hardware Highlights
Craviotto Solid Shells

Craviotto Diamond Bass Drum Spur

Craviotto Diamond Clamp w/Memory Lock

Craviotto Diamond Tube Lugs & Claw Hook