On drums...

OK, with all this crap written below, don't you think they could have mentioned how many plies, how thick, re-rings or not, etc.? People who really love birch drums got no tangible info about why they should check these out. Another mounting system design with "vulcanization technology"? Uh oh...

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Sonor introduces: SQ1 Series (April 05, 2017)

Birch ­- the secret behind acoustic versatility
"Over my professional career, birch drums have been my 'go to' choice when it comes to recording in the studio. I've recorded many records and studio sessions with that rich birch sound." says Ryan van Poederooyen who plays with the Devin Townsend Project, "The boosted high frequencies, slightly reduced midrange and excellent low-end punch best describe what birch drums are all about. In my opinion and experience, a birch shell has this naturally equalized sound that covers all the frequencies required for many styles of music, in a live or studio scenario".

When developing SQ1, Sonor tested several combinations of shell materials and shell configurations. Sonor's conclusion was that pure Birch provided the most versatile sounding drum. Whether in a live setting or in the studio, birch drum shells offer a brilliant, distinctive tone with lots of volume and projection.

The SQ1 birch shells are manufactured in Sonor´s German factory using Sonor's unique CLTF Cross Lamination Tension Free process. Furthermore, these shells have Optimum Shell Measurement (OSM), slightly narrowed outside shell measures and 45 degree bearing edges for optimized shell contact. Finally, all drums come with Sonor´s TuneSafe system preventing tension rods from loosening, giving maximum tuning stability.

"The SQ1 birch shells have that really big sound, with great versatility and full tone - even at lower tension... these drums roar!" says Chris Coleman.

Sound Sustainers - the intelligent drum mount
Back in the 1980´s Sonor developed the Advanced Projection System (APS) with the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt in Braunschweig, the National Metrology Institute of Germany. Since then, Sonor equipped tom mounting systems, bass drum mounts and spurs as well as floor tom legs with APS rubber insulators. They prevent direct contact between wood and metal, ensuring uninhibited sound projection and allowing each drum to perform with maximum sustain.

"The Sound Sustainers are a logical next step in thinking about insulation. Vulcanization technology is widely used in the automotive industry, for example in engine mounting", says Karl H. Menzel, Managing Director of Sonor. "The technology has developed to a level that we now can apply to our drums, resulting in a tremendous sustain for both rack toms and floor toms. All that, with a simple but very smart mount".

Sound Sustainers contain a 2-component connection (rubber to metal) that enables complete isolation of the metal mount and the wooden shell. This guarantees a particularly long lasting and clean decaying sustain, not just for toms but also all floor toms in the SQ1 series.

From Cruiser Blue to Roadster Green - inspiration for a new look in drums
"We have a few petrol-heads in our team that always look at classic cars and motorbikes to see what colors are popular," says Frank Boestfleisch, product manager drums at Sonor. "The colors and finishes of those classics inspired us to come up with four different modern matte finishes in blue, red green and black."

The unique look of SQ1 drums is defined by a new range of four exclusive matte lacquer finishes combined with natural wood finish bass drum hoops. This beautiful combination offers an outstanding appearance on stage or in a studio setting. All lacquer surfaces are handcrafted with Sonor's precision sanding, polishing and lacquer procedures. A special lacquer is used to seal all inside shells.

Program
The SQ1 series is a modular drum system with 3 basic shell sets (3-piece) and a full range of add-on drums for great configuration flexibility.

320: 20" x 16" Bass Drum (NM) 12" x 8" Tom 14" x 13" Floor Tom
322: 22" x 17,5" Bass Drum (NM) 12" x 8" Tom 16" x 15" Floor Tom
324: 24" x 14" Bass Drum (NM) 13" x 9" Tom 16" x 15" Floor Tom

Add on program:
14" x 6,5" Snare Drum (Dual Glide)
8" x 7" Tom / 10" x 7" Tom / 12" x 8" Tom / 13" x 9" Tom
14" x 13" Floor Tom / 16" x 15" Floor Tom / 18" x 17" Floor Tom
20" x 16" Bass Drum / 22" x 17,5" Bass Drum / 24" x 14" Bass Drum

Finishes:
-Cruiser Blue with Natural Walnut hoops
- Hot Rod Red with Natural Beech hoops
- Roadster Green with Natural Walnut hoops
- GT Black with Natural Beech hoops

Sonor's SQ1 series will be available in stores early April 2017.

Sure they do, David.

Did you miss where they say, "The SQ1 series is a modular drum system with 3 basic shell sets ..."

Obviously these shells are of the standard 'basic' specification.

Methinks the marketing guys have had an internal war with the engineers and marketing has won.

"We don't need no stinkin' specs, we have smoke!"

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Cliff

River City Trio

What if we did all have the same opinions?

According to Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt in Braunschweig, the National Metrology Institute of Germany,"These drums really affect the needles on our meters."

According to Sonor, "Birch drums are the best." (but you can still buy others)

According to Chris Coleman, "These drums really roar."

According to the petrol heads, "These colors are really great."

So you need to know how they're put together why?

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Gregory

Jeff is probably stewing right now

And while you're at it Jeff, explain this:


"Sonor one of a kind, one of 80 ever made"

Absolutely boiling over. If you want to know the specs you can find em. 7mm 7ply toms snare, 10mm 10ply kick.
Took me awhile but they are in the catalog/pamphlet thingy. Interesting that they changed the multiples of 3 system.

But as I get older I appreciate why you guys are always whinging and whining about everything.
Grumpy old men I tells ya.

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

Each of them 'one of a kind'.

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia

That's not fair. I'm only grumpy with people.

Here's some fine print from Sonor. Notice the "Edition volume" for each "one of a kind" drum.






ONE OF A KIND SNARE DRUM - WHITE EBONY (lat: diospyros embryopteris)

Edition volume: 45 snare drums

Shell Size - 14" x 7"
Shells - Hand selected North American Maple, 21 plies/ 14,65 mm thickness
Bearing Edges - modern 45 degrees
Finish - The snare features a gorgeous high gloss lacquered White Ebony veneer and black nickel plated fittings
Badge - One of a Kind badge with laser cut mallet shaped logo in White Ebony veneer, 1 out of 45
Hoops - 2.3mm triple flanged hoops on top and bottom. The bottom hoop has an open bridge design to fully benefit the Dual Glide System
Snare Strainer - Dual Glide Snare System
Snare Wires - 18-strand bronze wires, handmade in Germany
The Lugs - SQ² lugs with internal Tune Safe and APS
Drumheads - SONOR medium white coated on top and medium resonance head on bottom, both made by Remo USA
Exclusive Packaging - includes a unique "One of a Kind" case, made by Hardcase UK and a personal 'welcome to the SONOR family' package

ONE OF A KIND SNARE DRUM - RED TIGERWOOD (lat: Larix spec.)

Edition volume: 75 snare drums

Shell Size - 14" x 6.25"
Shells - Hand selected German Beech, 9 plies/ 8 mm thickness
Bearing Edges - modern 45 degrees
Finish - The snare features a gorgeous high gloss lacquered Red Tigerwood veneer and chrome fittings
Badge - One of a Kind badge with laser cut mallet shaped logo in Red Tigerwood veneer, 1 out of 75
Hoops - Die Cast hoops on top and bottom
Snare Strainer - Dual Glide Snare System
Snare Wires - 24-strand bronze wires, handmade in Germany
The Lugs - SQ² lugs with internal Tune Safe and APS
Drumheads - SONOR medium white coated on top and medium resonance head on bottom, both made by Remo USA
Exclusive Packaging - includes a unique "One of a Kind" case, made by Hardcase UK and a personal 'welcome to the SONOR family' package

I think that must have something to do with the amount of veneer they were able to get.
Otherwise you'd just assume there would be 80 of each 'one of a kind' snare drum .
Anyways, '80 of a kind' sounds a bit shit.

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Jeff
Gots ta luv da Beech
Australia