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Our all-new PurpleCore technology enables exceptional resonance and attack, along with lower pitch and a lower fundamental note. These 9-ply shells feature cherry plies composed entirely from vertical or short grain veneer. The central three plies are Purpleheart with only one horizontal or long grain veneer. By using more short-grain plies, we accomplish unprecedented low-end. And by using Purpleheart as the core, we maintain structural integrity while maximizing low end resonance and precise attack.
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