Handmade Solid Shell Drum Set and Snare Drum Manufacturer
Options
Options are good. Craviotto handcrafts each drum to our customer's and dealers exact order specifications. That means you pick the wood, the bearing edge, the inlay, and the finish. From lacquers to satin oil, we offer customizable options to get you the look and sound you are after. We want you to be happy and love your drums!
Let our professional drummers help you dial in the sound you're after.
These are our standard offerings, but we work with a variety of exotic species (when available)
Just ask when you order!
SOLID WOOD OPTIONS
Maple is the standard tone wood for Craviotto.
It was Johnny's favorite species and can do it all.
You'll love the rich tone, mid-range projection, and timeless beauty.
Ash is similar to Maple with a slightly longer note and a slightly higher fundamental pitch. Ash's pronounced grain is instantly recognizable and drums made with Ash record exceptionally well.
A staff favorite, Mahogany is light and airy sounding. Mahogany has a distinct warmth and a "whispy" mellow tone that transports you back 60 years. A must for the drummer seeking vintage tones in a new drum.
Our brightest tone wood, Cherry has great projection and an articulate response. It has a lovely grain that is quite attractive, and darkens in appearance as it ages.
On the softer end of hardwoods, Poplar offers a
mellow, balanced tone and has been a popular
choice in drum building for its workability.
Dark, bold, and recognizable, Walnut offers a smooth and refined tone. Walnut is definitely the darkest tone wood we offer and its luxurious look is truly spectacular.
One gorgeous feature of a Craviotto drum is the signature wood inlay.
All handmade and skillfully placed, available in many configurations to
compliment the beautiful, finished steam-bent shell.
Maple with Black
Maple with Red
Cherry
Walnut
We also offer a variety of Abalone [ab·a·lo·ne] inlays which are made from
authentic shells, which must be segmented and hand-placed for a stunning effect.
Due to the labor involved and rarity of materials these inlays are
offered at a premium cost, but well worth the price.
Mother-of-Pearl
Black Tahitian Pearl
Blue Paua
Green Paua
Bearing Edge Options
The Hybrid Bearing Edge
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This innovative edge combines contemporary and classic concepts and creates a sound, response, and feel that maximizes the warmth of our solid shells.
