Caisses Claires Studio Series

(Centrolobium spp.) A diffuse-porous and uniform wood native to South America. The uniformity and infrequency of the large pores allow this species to resonate uncommonly in both low and upper frequencies for a single-ply shell. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a unique and versatile mid-to-high range tone. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 3-4 months.

(Juglans hindsii) A semi-ring-porous wood native to norther California with a combination of ring-porous and diffuse-porous characteristics allow this species to resonate at a low fundamental pitch. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a uniquely warm tone. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 3-4 months.

(Acer rubrum) A diffuse-porous, tight grain wood native to eastern and central North America. The numerous small pores allow this species to give one of the lowest fundamental pitches for a single-ply shell. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a very warm tone vs standard maple. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 3-4 months.

(Guibourtia spp.) A diffuse-porous, dense wood native to equatorial and west Africa. The evenly distributed fine to medium pores allow this species to give a versatile mid-range fundamental pitch. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a full bodied tone. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 5-6 months.

(Betula alleghaniensis) A diffuse-porous wood with frequent medium-sized pores, un-uniformly distributed, that is native to eastern U.S. The nature of pore distribution and size of them allow this species to resonate well into the upper frequencies with lower, but equal sympathy from the low and mid range for a single-ply shell. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a pleasing mid-to-upper-range tone. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 3-4 months.

(Acer saccharum) A diffuse-porous and uniform wood native to eastern North America. The uniformity of the small pores allow this species to resonate in low-to-mid-range for a single-ply shell. Combined with a complimentary one-ply or two-ply batter head can create a pleasing mid-range tone. Free shipping within the U.S. (Gator Grooves case Included).

Delivery Times: 2 weeks if in-stock, otherwise 3-4 months.