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RUKUS DRUM SHELL DESIGN
Character and Sonic Excellence starts with the drum shell.
At Rukus, we believe the pinnacle of sound, character, and performance starts with the drum shell. We not only design and build our own shells, but we also build the molds they are made in. No high-tech machinery used here. Rukus shells are as hands-on as possible. Fabricated with that vintage vibe drummers are searching for, with modern edging and performance. Warmth and charm with nearly endless build layups. Just like that special K ride, it’s an instrument to cherish for many years.
THE ARTISAN DIFFERENCE
At Rukus, we are always building and creating. We truly feel what sets us apart is our endless array of build options and custom specs. With Rukus Drums, the shell lay-up and construction are virtually endless for a specific and vital reason: we offer more than just a limited amount of choices to get close to the desired sound, we custom-build a shell to achieve the exact sound desired.
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RUKUS HANDCRAFTS EVERY DRUM SHELL IN-HOUSE TO BRING YOU AN ARTISAN INSTRUMENT THAT IS SONICALLY DISTINCT, WITH EFFORTLESS PLAYABILITY.
50/50-D Shell
(Design)
8 ply, 10 ply, 12 ply
Maple, Birch, Walnut, Ash, Cherry, Ribbon Mahogany
Alternating plies of any two species
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PWD Shell
(Pure Wood Design)
8 ply, 10 ply, 12 ply
Maple, Birch, Ash, Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, Beech
PWE Shell
(Pure Woods Exotic)
8 ply, 10 ply, 12 ply
100% Rosewood
100% Bubinga
100% Ribbon Mahogany
VSD Shell
(Vintage Shell Design)
6 ply, 8 ply with rings
Available on all series
VCD Shell
(Vintage Core Design)
8 ply, 10 ply, 12 ply (no rings)
6 ply with rings
Core: 2 & 4 ply Poplar
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Hybrid Shell
6 ply, 8 ply, 10 ply, 12 ply
Drum shell construction mixing desired species in sequence and thickness to achieve endless sonic possibilities
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