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:	post by zenerik at 2008-08-12 14:44:39

The Tama Bubinga kits have rather thick shells. Density as well as thickness of the shell might affect volume a little bit because it would help bring out more high frequencies. Also, thicker shells means there's less space inside the drum for air to travel, which could raise the pitch a little. I definitely admit to not knowing all the science on this.

The thing about the shell density, while it may help the volume a little bit. In the end, you are hitting the batter side drum head, not the shell. In my mind, the batter head's openness has the largest effect on volume. Followed by the resonant head (if any) and then the actual shell. It'd be nice to hear some other opinions.

http://www.drumsolo.cc/snare_drums/snare_gallery/bubinga/bubinga.html

This link has some information on different wood drums with segmented shells. I'm sure the results would be mostly similar with ply shells.

Here's what the reviewer says about the volume:
"Volume: Slightly more volume at fff and with very hard hits it doesn't choke out as quickly as Maple."

I can understand slightly. You know? Maybe 3 - 5% louder at those dynamic levels.

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