Vancore has developed a complete line of field percussion instruments for the most demanding and discriminating contemporary marching percussionist.
We have designed instruments based on the demands of both traditional military units and contemporary drum corps.
The assimilation of design features, durability and playing comfort were the goals for our research and development department.
We are proud to say that they have meet their challenge.

Plywood Impact -- A really impact in sound and appearance!!
These magnificent shells are made from a combination of first choice Beech and Ocumee. Available in different thickness and features. The total manufacturing process is controlled from cutting the tree, to shell pressing. The tone and resonance of these shells is in a class all its own. First class fineers are used to guarantee a superb shell in sound and finish.
The shells provide a warm and rich sound and huge projection and are available in different finishes:
HPL Finish
The drum shells are covered with a very durable high pressure laminate, available in different colours and designs.
Wood Finish
The drum shells are finished with a beautiful fineer of most exclusive woods like Bubinga, Rosewood and many other species.
Custom Finishes
Shells are finished with a special cover material at your choice.
*These Plywood Impact finish options are available in a wide variety of patterns and colours please contact us for more finish options!
Aluforce -- The ultimate balance of power and projection!
One of the latest innovations of Vancore are the Aluforce drum shells. The shells are made out of 1.5 mm special aluminum alloy sheetmaterial. This concept stands for an optimum of
projection and accurate sound.
Precision
Through laser technics and digital manufacturing the Alufoce shells are accurate and precise.
Ultra light weight
Specially designed for marching percussion because of the extreme lightweight and the sound aspects.
A huge projection, together with full resonance are the aspects which motivated our RD team to create these magnificent shells.
Finishes
The shells can be finished in a numerous scale of colours and designs.
*These Aluforce finish options are available in a wide variety of patterns and colours please contact us for more finish options!
All drums are available, depending on model number, in both Plywood Impact and
Aluforce features.