Sonor

Germany, est. 1949 · 214 products across 2 categories

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About Sonor

Sonor, a German drum manufacturer, has cultivated a distinguished reputation for exceptional build quality, innovative designs, and a commitment to acoustic excellence. From their early days crafting drums for European orchestras to their modern offerings for rock and pop icons, Sonor instruments consistently represent the pinnacle of German engineering and craftsmanship. Their drums are prized for their warm, resonant tones and meticulous attention to detail.

Founded
1949
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
Sonor caters to professional drummers, studio musicians, and serious hobbyists s
Known For
SQ2 Shell Sets ProLite Series Hexa-Ring Mounting System Warm, resonant tonal character Collaboration with Buddy Rich
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and durability
  • • Warm, full, and resonant tone
  • • Innovative hardware and mounting systems
  • • Wide range of wood options for tonal versatility
  • • Historically respected and sought-after brand
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Can be perceived as less aggressive than some competitors
  • • Some find the aesthetics conservative
  • • Limited availability outside of specialized retailers
  • • Complex hardware can require careful setup

Sonor Products

Sonor AQ2 150th Anniversary Set - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 150th Anniversary Set

Drum Shell Sets

$2,188
Shell Set, 150th Anniversary limited edition, Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, Shell...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor 150th LITE Set #SBI - Premium Drum Kits

Sonor 150th LITE Set #SBI

Premium Drum Kits

$14,298
Shell Set, Sonor 150th anniversary model, Limited to 50 pieces worldwide, Authentic replica...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 150th LITE Heritage Set #SBI - Premium Drum Kits

Sonor 150th LITE Heritage Set #SBI

Premium Drum Kits

$14,298
Shell Set, Sonor 150th anniversary model, Limited to 25 pieces worldwide, Authentic...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor 150th Signature Set #GEB - Premium Drum Kits

Sonor 150th Signature Set #GEB

Premium Drum Kits

$15,398
Shell Set, Sonor 150th Anniversary model, Limited to 50 pieces worldwide, Authentic...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 14"x5" Snare SP White - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor SQ1 14"x5" Snare SP White

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$801
Sonor SQ1 14"x5" Snare SP White, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5", 7-ply, 7 mm thick shell made from 100% European birch,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 13"x6" Snare SP White - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor SQ1 13"x6" Snare SP White

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$747
Sonor SQ1 13"x6" Snare SP White, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 6", 7-Ply, 7 mm thick shell made from 100% European birch,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 14"x6,5" Snare SP White - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor SQ1 14"x6,5" Snare SP White

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$823
Sonor SQ1 14"x6.5" Snare SP White, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 7-Ply, 7 mm thick shell made from 100% European birch,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 Studio SP White - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor SQ1 Studio SP White

Drum Shell Sets

$3,287
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 16" Bass drum without tom tom rosette, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 13" Floor Tom
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Teak - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Teak

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$878
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Teak, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Teak - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Teak

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$879
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Teak, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.75", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Three20 Teak NM - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Three20 Teak NM

Drum Shell Sets

$3,299
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 14" Bass Drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 12" Floor Tom
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum RWH - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum RWH

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$244
Sonor 14"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum RWH, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", AQ2 Series, 7-ply maple shell, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor SY405MS Symphony Snare T70 - Concert Snares

Sonor SY405MS Symphony Snare T70

Concert Snares

$1,044
Symphony Snare Drum, Thomann 70th Anniversary model, Size: 14" x 05", Brass shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ2 Bop Set RWH - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Bop Set RWH

Drum Shell Sets

$989
Shell Set, Thomann 70th Anniversary Edition, Shell material: 7-ply maple shells, Shell hardware:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ2 Studio Set TQZ - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Studio Set TQZ

Drum Shell Sets

$1,594
Shell Set, Studio Version, 7-Ply maple wood shells, Chrome shell hardware, New SmartMount tom...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Snare Beech - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Snare Beech

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$692
Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Snare Beech, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 07", 12-Ply 8 mm thick beech shell, Snare drum heads with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x08" Kompressor Alu. Snare - Aluminium Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x08" Kompressor Alu. Snare

Aluminium Snare Drums

$703
Sonor 14"x08" Kompressor Alu. Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", Compressor Series, 2 mm thick welded aluminium shell,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x5,75" Kompressor Alu. SD - Aluminium Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x5,75" Kompressor Alu. SD

Aluminium Snare Drums

$604
Sonor 14"x5.75" Kompressor Alu. SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.75", Compressor Series, 2 mm thick welded aluminium...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Alu. Snare - Aluminium Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Alu. Snare

Aluminium Snare Drums

$604
Sonor 14"x6.5" Kompressor Alu. Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Compressor Series, 2 mm thick welded aluminium...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Steel SD - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Steel SD

14" Steel Snare Drums

$373
Sonor 14"x6.5" Kompressor Steel SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Compressor Series, 1 mm thick welded steel shell,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x5,75" Kompressor Steel SD - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x5,75" Kompressor Steel SD

14" Steel Snare Drums

$351
Sonor 14"x5.75" Kompressor Steel SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.75", Compressor Series, 1 mm thick welded steel shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Brass SD - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Brass SD

14" Brass Snare Drums

$548
Sonor 14"x6.5" Kompressor Brass SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Compressor Series, 1.2 mm thick welded brass shell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Brass Snare - 13" Brass Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Brass Snare

13" Brass Snare Drums

$626
Sonor 13"x07" Kompressor Brass Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 07", Kompressor Series, 1.2 mm thick welded brass...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Benny Greb Shell Set - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Benny Greb Shell Set

Drum Shell Sets

$3,079
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 14" Kick drum (without kick drum rosette), 10" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 14" Floor Tom
5 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ2 Set 1up1down Blue Oyster - Premium Drum Kits

Sonor SQ2 Set 1up1down Blue Oyster

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
*Shell configuration:*, 22" x 18" Kick drum (medium), 12" x 10" Tom tom (Medium), 16" x 16" Floor Tom (medium)
5 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB - 14" Floor Toms

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB

14" Floor Toms

$879
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 13", SQ1 Series, European birch shell, 45° Bearing edge, CLTF...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor 10"x08" Vintage Series Blue - 10" Toms

Sonor 10"x08" Vintage Series Blue

10" Toms

$637
Sonor 10"x08" Vintage Series Blue, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 08", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ1 Stage Set Caribbean Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQ1 Stage Set Caribbean Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,539
*Note:* Cymbals and seat not included in the delivery
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Caribbean Blue - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Caribbean Blue

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,538
*Note:* Cymbals and throne not included in the delivery
5 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB - 13" Toms

Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB

13" Toms

$637
Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB, Tom Tom, 100% European birch, Bearing edge: 45°, CLTF "Cross Laminated Tension Free"...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TQZ - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TQZ

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$274
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TQZ, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", AQ2 Series, 7-Ply maple shell, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 08"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom TQZ - 8" Toms

Sonor 08"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom TQZ

8" Toms

$204
Sonor 08"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom TQZ, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", AQ2 series, 7-Ply maple shell, High gloss lacquer finish,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD Walnut - 22" Bass Drums

Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD Walnut

22" Bass Drums

$1,978
Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD Walnut, Sonor ProLite 22” x 16" Bass Drum, Colour: Walnut (NUB), High-gloss lacquered shell,...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Series Three20 BK NM - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Series Three20 BK NM

Drum Shell Sets

$3,299
Drum Set, Vintage series, Three20 Configuration, Shell material: Hand-selected...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Jazz Set BOS - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQX Jazz Set BOS

Drum Shell Sets

$703
Shell Set, AQX Series, Jazz Set, Shell material: Poplar, Chrome hardware, Colour: Bue Ocean...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Jungle Set RMS - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQX Jungle Set RMS

Drum Shell Sets

$637
Shell Set, AQX Series, Jungle Set, Shell material: Poplar, Chrome Hardware, Colour: Red Moon...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor SP 1000 Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Sonor SP 1000 Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$79
Single bass drum pedal, 1000 hardware series, Chain drive, Felt beater, Adjustable spring tension
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Jungle Set BMS - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQX Jungle Set BMS

Drum Shell Sets

$637
Shell Set, AQX Series, Jungle Set, Shell material: Poplar, Chrome Hardware, Colour: Black...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Jungle Set BOS - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQX Jungle Set BOS

Drum Shell Sets

$637
Shell Set, AQX Series, Jungle Set, Shell material: Poplar, Chrome Hardware, Colour: Blue...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Micro Set BMS - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQX Micro Set BMS

Drum Shell Sets

$637
Shell Set, AQX Series, Micro Set, Shell material: Poplar, Chrome Hardware, Colour: Black...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Studio Set BMS - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQX Studio Set BMS

Acoustic Drumkits

$989
Drumset Complete Set, AQX Series, Studio configuration, Shell material: Poplar, Colour: Black...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Studio Set BOS - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQX Studio Set BOS

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
Complete Drum Set, AQX Series, Studio configuration, Drum shells: Poplar, Colour: Blue Ocean...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Studio Set RMS - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQX Studio Set RMS

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
Complete Drum Set, AQX Series, Studio configuration, Drum shells: Poplar, Colour: Red Moon...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Stage Set RMS - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQX Stage Set RMS

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,066
Complete Drum Set, AQX Series, Stage configuration, Drum shells: Poplar, Colour: Red Moon...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQX Stage Set BOS - Acoustic Drumkits

Sonor AQX Stage Set BOS

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
Drumset Complete Set, AQX Series, Studio configuration, Shell material: Poplar, Colour: Blue...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare VP - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare VP

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$878
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare VP, Snare drum, Size: 13" x 06", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
5 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Red Oy - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Red Oy

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$855
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Red Oy, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Black - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Black

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$878
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Black, Snare drum, Size: 13" x 06", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonor

Sonor instruments are primarily manufactured in Germany, with a focus on precision and quality control. Some component manufacturing may occur elsewhere, but final assembly and finishing are largely German-based.

While Sonor drums offer exceptional quality, their premium-priced nature and more complex hardware might be better suited for intermediate to advanced players.

The Hexa-Ring system is Sonor’s patented drum mounting system designed to minimize vibration transfer and maximize resonance, resulting in a clearer, more open drum sound.

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