I would like to share with you the new drum shell i acquired and assembled it into a new snare drum.
Its a JTP stave shell, maple and bubinga, 5.5 x 14 x 1/2" thick with various hardwares to complete the unit.
Shell only
The inside portion is wrapped with paper to protect it in the lacquering process
After the first batch of layers of lacquer
Finish lacquering
Guide to where the holes will be drilled
Holes drilled
Fully assembled. Last minute decision I use the hardwares of my BP snare because I find that the gold hw looks better with the maple and bubinga shell
Stave snare and BP snare
Here's my BP snare originally