Sonor 18"x14" AQ2 Bass Drum TSB
18" Bass Drums
$573€509Check ↗
Brand profile · Germany, est. 1949
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.
SQ2 Shell SetsProLite SeriesHexa-Ring Mounting SystemWarm, resonant tonal characterCollaboration with Buddy Rich
1949founded
Germanycountry
238products in stock
$11–$9,225price range
Sonor in the charts
Every chart where Sonor has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Sonor drum shell sets
60 models$607 – $6,975Best Sonor 14" wooden snare drums
32 models$291 – $1,348Best Sonor premium drum kits
24 models$4,386 – $9,225Best Sonor 10" toms
14 models$235 – $764Best Sonor 16" floor toms
14 models$381 – $1,236Best Sonor 14" floor toms
14 models$291 – $1,147Best Sonor 13" wooden snare drums
12 models$269 – $898Best Sonor acoustic drumkits
12 models$1,012 – $1,574Best Sonor 8" toms
8 models$201 – $697Best Sonor 12" toms
7 models$246 – $764Best Sonor triangles
6 models$11 – $30Best Sonor single bass drum pedals
6 models$81 – $640
60 models$607 – $6,975Best Sonor 14" wooden snare drums
32 models$291 – $1,348Best Sonor premium drum kits
24 models$4,386 – $9,225Best Sonor 10" toms
14 models$235 – $764Best Sonor 16" floor toms
14 models$381 – $1,236Best Sonor 14" floor toms
14 models$291 – $1,147Best Sonor 13" wooden snare drums
12 models$269 – $898Best Sonor acoustic drumkits
12 models$1,012 – $1,574Best Sonor 8" toms
8 models$201 – $697Best Sonor 12" toms
7 models$246 – $764Best Sonor triangles
6 models$11 – $30Best Sonor single bass drum pedals
6 models$81 – $640
All 238 Sonor products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 3 of 5.
Sonor 18"x14" AQ2 Bass Drum WHP
18" Bass Drums
$595€529Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6,5" Vintage Snare C. Blue
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$955€849Check ↗
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Rosew.
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$898€798Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Three22 Rosewood WM
Drum Shell Sets
$3,711€3,298Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6,5" Vintage Snare Black
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$899€799Check ↗
Sonor 08"x07" MOM. TT Beech CBU
8" Toms
$640€569Check ↗
Sonor 08"x07" MOM. TT Beech REP
8" Toms
$697€619Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Series Three20 Red
Drum Shell Sets
$3,486€3,098Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Series Three20 Red WM
Drum Shell Sets
$3,599€3,198Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Series Three20 Pearl
Drum Shell Sets
$3,486€3,098Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 12"x08" Tom Tom GT Black
12" Toms
$573€509Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13.75" MOM. FT Maple GTB
14" Floor Toms
$1,147€1,019Check ↗
Sonor 14"x12" FT Vintage Series Blue
14" Floor Toms
$1,011€898Check ↗
Sonor 22"x17,5" AQ2 Bass Drum TQZ
22" Bass Drums
$753€669Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare VP
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$874€777Check ↗
Sonor 20"x14" Vintage Series VPL
20" Bass Drums
$1,911€1,698Check ↗
Sonor 22"x17,5" AQ2 Bass Drum WHP
22" Bass Drums
$730€649Check ↗
Sonor 14"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum WHP
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$291€259Check ↗
Sonor AS 12 1405 MB Artist Snare
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,348€1,198Check ↗
Sonor Select 10"x2" Jungle Snare
10" Wooden Snare Drums
$201€179Check ↗
Sonor 14"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TSB
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$303€269Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Black
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$899€799Check ↗
Sonor 20"x14" Vintage Series VP
20" Bass Drums
$1,911€1,698Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Series Three22 Pearl
Drum Shell Sets
$3,544€3,149Check ↗
Sonor 14"x12" Vintage Series VP
14" Floor Toms
$1,011€898Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB
16" Floor Toms
$933€829Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15.25" MOM. FT Beech CBU
16" Floor Toms
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor 10"x08" Vintage Series Red Oy.
10" Toms
$730€649Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15.25" MOM. FT Birch REP
16" Floor Toms
$1,123€998Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Three20 Teak NM
Drum Shell Sets
$3,486€3,098Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 Rock GT Satin Gold Metal.
Drum Shell Sets
$3,374€2,998Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 Studio GT Satin Gold Metal
Drum Shell Sets
$3,036€2,698Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 10"x07" Tom Tom GTB
10" Toms
$539€479Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Studio Set TSB
Drum Shell Sets
$1,518€1,349Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Studio Set BRF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,676€1,489Check ↗
Sonor 12"x05" Signature G. Harrison
12" Wooden Snare Drums
$874€777Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Three20 Teak WM
Drum Shell Sets
$3,544€3,149Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6.5" MOM. Snare Beech SPW
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$843€749Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Safari Set BRF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Studio Set TQZ
Drum Shell Sets
$1,631€1,449Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Bop Set TSB
Drum Shell Sets
$1,180€1,049Check ↗
Sonor SSD 14"x6,25" Jost Nickel
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,041€925Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Bop Set WHP
Drum Shell Sets
$1,124€999Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Bop Set BRF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,349€1,199Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Safari Set WHP
Drum Shell Sets
$1,123€998Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set TQZ
Drum Shell Sets
$1,541€1,369Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set TSB
Drum Shell Sets
$1,518€1,349Check ↗
Sonor, honestly
What Sonor does well
- 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
What to watch for
- 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
Questions about Sonor
Where are Sonor instruments made?
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.
Are Sonor drums suitable for beginners?
While Sonor drums offer exceptional quality, their premium-priced nature and more complex hardware might be better suited for intermediate to advanced players.
What is the Hexa-Ring mounting system and why is it important?
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.