Sonor Vintage Series Snare Drums

Sonor Vintage Series – A Classic Reimagined for Today’s Drummer

The Sonor Vintage Series is a brilliant fusion of retro style and modern innovation, bringing the legendary Teardrop drums of the 1950s and ’60s into the hands of today’s drummers. Designed in collaboration with Sonor artists and vintage collectors, the Vintage Series captures the essence of the original Teardrops while introducing thoughtful updates that make it ready for any stage or studio.

Vintage Voice, Modern Precision

At the heart of the Vintage Series is Sonor’s signature rounded bearing edge, which delivers that unmistakable warm, fat, resonant tone drummers associate with classic drums. This edge design not only produces lush lows and rich mids—it also provides excellent tuning consistency and dynamic clarity, no matter the environment.

Each drum is crafted from 9-ply, 6mm Cross-Laminated Tension Free (CLTF) Beech shells, known for their punchy attack, smooth mids, and beautifully controlled sustain. Whether you're playing soul, jazz, funk, rock, or indie, these shells respond with depth, character, and musical nuance.

Retro Styling with Modern Touches

• 2.3mm Triple-Flanged Superprofil Hoops
  A throwback to Sonor’s original 1950s hoops, redesigned for open tone and vintage vibe

• Vintage-Style Bass Drum Claws & Tension Screws
  Faithfully recreated to give your kit that authentic Teardrop-era look

• TuneSafe Lug Technology
  A modern upgrade that prevents detuning during performances

• Remo Coated Ambassador Batter Heads
  Paired with Clear Ambassador Snare Resonant Heads for an authentic, sensitive feel right out of the box

Why We Love the Sonor Vintage Series

A faithful revival of the iconic Sonor Teardrop sound and style
Rounded bearing edges for warm, fat, vintage tone
CLTF Beech shells for excellent projection, clarity, and musicality
Modern reliability blended with retro charm
Authentic hardware and finishes that make this kit a visual standout

The Sonor Vintage Series isn’t just a tribute to the past—it’s a fully realized, performance-grade instrument with heritage, craftsmanship, and tonal excellence baked in. Whether you’re chasing that golden-era tone or simply want a kit that blends timeless aesthetics with modern reliability, the Vintage Series is everything great about Sonor—past and present.