Sonor Drum Thread official

[T_Weaves]

Here's a bunch of random pics of Sonor kits I've owned over the past few years. They are all history at this point as I've settled on the stuff in my sig. It was a blast playing them though. If anyone has any questions about any of them feel free to pipe up!

 

[Fat Drummer]

What beautiful drums guys.... just wow! This is sadly one thread I cannot participate in, Ive tried to find the "deal" on Sonor kits for several years but they never came my way.

 

[BennyK]

Look at this +/- Snare from over VDF..

http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=67627

I have this exact snare . I started a thread about it a while back - The Neil Young Harvest album snare . Supraphonic look a like with a seamless ferro -m. shell .

 

[trashman]

Sonorlite 7.25 x 14" LD557 in Onyx Lacquer, with the Signature parallel snare mechanism.

 

[amosguy]

Here is the setup hanging around my place. Unusual size combination. 12-13-16-22-Snare. Included cymbal L arm. Replacement but more useful throwoff on the snare.

 

[Rivot]

Here is the setup hanging around my place. Unusual size combination. 12-13-16-22-Snare. Included cymbal L arm. Replacement but more useful throwoff on the snare.

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Were can I get a reso bass head with that Sonor Logo love it.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

My previous kit was a Sonor. And a super rare one at that too.

A factory order Horst Link Signature Special Edition (bubinga vineer, maple shells, laquered, and rubber spacers) in short sizes (a foreseeing eye that original owner jazz/fusion drummer Kim Weemhoff had).

8x8, 10x8, 12x8, 14x14, 16x17, 22x15, 18x16.

As a Chester Thompson fan this was the ultimate kit for that purpose.

 

[spelman]

My prevuous kit was a Sonor. And a super rare one at that too.

A factory order Horst Link Signature Special Edition (bubinga vineer, maple shells, laquered, and rubber spacers) in short sizes (a foreseeing eye that original owner jazz/fusion drummer Kim Weemhoff had).

8x8, 10x8, 12x8, 14x14, 16x17, 22x15, 18x16.

As a Chester Thompson fan this was the ultimate kit for that purpose.

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Thanks for mounting them in a "righty" set up!

 

[dingaling]

My prevuous kit was a Sonor. And a super rare one at that too.

A factory order Horst Link Signature Special Edition (bubinga vineer, maple shells, laquered, and rubber spacers) in short sizes (a foreseeing eye that original owner jazz/fusion drummer Kim Weemhoff had).

8x8, 10x8, 12x8, 14x14, 16x17, 22x15, 18x16.

As a Chester Thompson fan this was the ultimate kit for that purpose.

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I could never let that go. Did you sell on eBay? Dream kit.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

Thanks for mounting them in a "righty" set up!

It was better for the sale that way.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

I could never let that go. Did you sell on eBay? Dream kit.

No locally, so I lost some money. But the new owner had another regular Sig, so he was very happy.

 

[dingaling]

No locally, so I lost some money. But the new owner had another regular Sig, so he was very happy.

If they ever decide to sell please let me know.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

If they ever decide to sell please let me know.

Unfortunately I dont have his contact info anymore. He lives in Germany.

 

[flatwins]

Were can I get a reso bass head with that Sonor Logo love it.

Decals of the 60s/early 70s logo are easily located on eBay, etc.

 

[amosguy]

Were can I get a reso bass head with that Sonor Logo love it.

Check eBay. The head came with the drum.

 

[Frank Godiva]

Were can I get a reso bass head with that Sonor Logo love it.

You can use a decal on your favorite head

60s Sonor Black Vintage Logo Replacement Sticker/Decal (Hi Quality 3M Vinyl!) | eBay

ThisDie Cut logoleaves NO clear plastic between the letters. We make every effort to provide authentically sized logos for anyone looking to complete their kits aesthetic. Simply peel off the backing and apply, then peel off the front (while the logo stays) and you're ready to go.

www.ebay.com

 

[ScottGunshore]

After 30 years of Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Gretsch, GMS, and Brady (and a few others)… I dipped my toe in Sonor waters.

Prolites in Ebony White Stripes. Prolite brass snare. And just recently Ascents in Natural (lacquer).

Where has this drum company been all my life???

I love the tonal qualities of the undersized shell, the design of the (400/600) hardware, and the choice of maple / birch / beech woods with vintage / thin / medium / thick ply setups.

I’m converted, and that’s bad for my budget!

 

[flatwins]

My prevuous kit was a Sonor. And a super rare one at that too.

A factory order Horst Link Signature Special Edition (bubinga vineer, maple shells, laquered, and rubber spacers) in short sizes (a foreseeing eye that original owner jazz/fusion drummer Kim Weemhoff had).

8x8, 10x8, 12x8, 14x14, 16x17, 22x15, 18x16.

As a Chester Thompson fan this was the ultimate kit for that purpose.

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Such an amazing kit. Most of the Signatures were deep toms which I’m not crazy about but the standard depth toms are simply stunning.

 

[dingaling]

Found a great sound clip of the Sonor beech sunset bop kit. Sounds amazing.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

Such an amazing kit. Most of the Signatures were deep toms which I’m not crazy about but the standard depth toms are simply stunning.

Yeah that was what got me on them mostly.

Much easier to position (espcially above the 18”) and still get a proper sound.