So I'm taking apart a scrap piece of a 10x14 Slingerland 60's drum.

Maple Poplar mahogany set up, but my question is on the amount of poplar sections that go into a 14" shell. Was there a consistent number?

I want to build one with the same specs and it looks like there are 4 sections but that seems odd. Whats that, about 11inches per section? How would you bend a vertical grain piece that's 11 inches wide without it breaking?

Thanks

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