150 Years of German Precision
Nothing sounds like a Sonor snare drum. For nearly 150 years, Sonor has been crafting some of the finest percussion instruments available. If you ask anyone at the shop what their go to sound is, many of us will say it's Sonor. Most of us own (at least) one Sonor. What makes Sonor Snare Drums so unique? To start, they hand craft their high end lines the way they have been doing for decades. Unique shell construction using proprietary molds produce slightly undersized shells. This allows for the drum head to float on the bearing edge, yielding greater resonance and sensitivity. Sonor snare drums have an incredible dynamic range. At the slightest touch the drums open up and produce clear tone. The high quality components and gorgeous finish options make these drums as beautiful to look at as they are to play.
Sonor SQ2 Beech Snare Drum 13x5.5 Birdseye Maple
This handsome little guy features a heavy beech shell that projects crisp, clear tone. It has beautiful birdseye gloss veneer on the outside, and a matching veneer inside! 18-Strand steel wires and 2.3mm Power Hoops allow the beefy shell to breathe and articulate.
Sonor SQ2 Maple Snare Drum 13x7 Scandinavian Birch w/ Gold Hardware
Our next SQ2 snare drum is quite stunning with its eye-catching gold hardware. The versatile 13x7 heavy maple shell packs a a ton of powerful pop with some serious mid range tone. With matching Scandinavian Birch veneers inside and out, this is one of the most beautiful examples of SQ2 craftsmanship you'll find.
Sonor One Of A Kind Maple/Beech Snare Drum 13x7 Mango
This 9-ply, 7mm maple/beech blended shell is veneered inside and out with a ply of elegant vertical mango wood. Combine this deep, thin shell with triple flanged hoops, 45 degree bearing edges, precision snare beds, and Dual Glide Strainer, and you have a staggeringly dynamic, world-class instrument that sounds as good as it looks. Seriously, the level of detail on the badge alone will blow your mind. Just 99 of these were produced worldwide, and they come with a luxurious custom Hardcase and "Welcome Box". It takes a lot to stand out on the Drum Center of Portsmouth showroom floor, and these immaculate instruments might just be the crown jewel in our collection!
Sonor Phonic Reissue Beech Snare Drum 14x5.75 Rosewood
Sonor Phonic reissue snare drums are faithful recreations of the legendary Sonor beech shell snare drums of yesteryear. Boasting a 14x5.75, 12-ply beech shell with a rosewood gloss veneer, this snare drum is meant to stand out both sonically and visually! The beech shell provides a sound that is classic Sonor; balanced and versatile, with a warm low-mid body and controlled overtones. Ten Phonic lugs, German die cast hoops, slotted rods, classic Phonic strainer, and 20-strand steel wires round out the vintage experience this drum offers. Get your hands on one of these beautiful Sonor Phonic drums at Drum Center of Portsmouth today!
Sonor SQ2 Heavy Maple Snare Drum 14x6 Ebony Gloss
This 14x6 combines many of our favorite Sonor specs into one beefy drum. A heavy maple shell, ebony gloss veneer, and the fattest diecast hoops in the industry makes this drum visually and sonically stunning. With articulation and volume to spare, this may be the only snare drum you'll ever need.
Sonor SQ2 Maple Snare Drum 14x6.5 Signal Grey
This Medium Maple Sonor SQ2 Snare drum is a well-rounded workhorse. We ordered this Signal Grey lacquer finish from their RAL color options list. Man, were we pleased when we saw it in person. This drum features triple flanged hoops and 24-strand steel wires that give it extra sensitivity.
Sonor Phonic Reissue Beech Snare Drum 14x6.5 Mahogany
This Phonic Reissue has a 14x6.5, 9-ply beech shell with a mahogany veneer in matte finish. Like the 5.75 we tested earlier, the beech shell projects a sound with drier body and balanced overtones. Ten Phonic lugs, German die cast hoops, slotted rods, classic Phonic strainer, and 20-strand steel wires round out the vintage experience this drum offers. This may be our favorite recorded sound from the video.
Sonor SQ2 Beech Snare Drum 14x8 Gloss Rosewood
We saved the biggest, and possibly best, for last. A few of us have owned some version of this 14x8 heavy beech shell. It simply has all the low end tone and beefy projection you could ask for, along with surprising sensitivity. This particular Sonor SQ2 has an immaculate Gloss Rosewood finish on the exterior along with a matching matte veneer inside! Diecast hoops and 24-strand steel wires round out this monstrous beauty.
Drum Center of Portsmouth has YOUR Sonor Waiting for You!
We know Sonor drums, and we carry a massive selection in stock at all times. If you are looking for a German engineered instrument that will do it all, look no further than Sonor. Get it from the pros at Drum Center of Portsmouth!