Well, you haven't provided much of any information, so why not enlighten us.

I'm sure we're all ears.

I know I am.

You know we could just get back to discussing what a cool heirloom snare this could be. Thornbeck, if you have the material and funds I would commission both a stave shell and a steam bent, single ply shell. I don't think I would consider a multi-ply shell as it just doesn't seem like the best way to respect the material. Plus there is all that glue....

Yes one of each would be cool if you have the extra wood. A stemabent walnut shell sounds like a cool idea. Some of the early Slingerland were solid steambent walnut shells. Wish I could afford one. LoLoLoLo Either way sounds like a cool project that'll be awesome no matter which path you choose. Look forward to seeing how things progress!

So let's see some drums you've made....

Thanks of the replies and opinions. As much as I would love to bend or stave the shell myself, I'm going to leave it to a professional. I'm currently checking out the work and collecting price quotes of some drum makers.

Here is what I'm thinking:

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[*]45 degree/round-over bearing edges

[*]medium depth/width snare beds

[*]8 Gladstone style center mount chrome lugs

[*]Gretsch "302" 3mm Stick chopper style hoops

[*]Dunnett R7 or Trick strainer

[*]Puresound Super 30 wires

[*]Evans Power Center Reverse Dot batter/Hazy 300 resonant

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-Tim

The problem with steambending a shell is that not every piece of wood likes to be bent. The wood may crack or break went being bent. Even Vaughncraft has a failure rate.

So if you go with a steambent shell, be prepared to send a couple of boards.

Most builders like to use and source their own wood as well. Taking on a customers piece of wood adds a whole new can of worms.

Either way, good luck to you.

Check out Ghostnote.com A bunch of great builders over there....