Sonor

Germany, est. 1949 · 214 products across 2 categories

214
Total Products
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$1,678
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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 Safari Set TSB - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Safari Set TSB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,209
Drum shell set, Shell material: 7-Ply maple shell, Shell hardware: Chrome, New SmartMount tom...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ2 Martini Set WHP - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Martini Set WHP

Drum Shell Sets

$989
Drum Shell Set, Shell material: 7-Ply maple shell, Shell hardware: Chrome, Includes tom...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Series Three20 Pearl - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Series Three20 Pearl

Drum Shell Sets

$3,299
, 20" x 14" Bass drum without bass drum rosette, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 12" Floor tom
5 Expert Rating
Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Blue - 12" Toms

Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Blue

12" Toms

$692
Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Blue, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB - 16" Floor Toms

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB

16" Floor Toms

$989
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 14", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor 08"x08" Vintage Series Pearl - 8" Toms

Sonor 08"x08" Vintage Series Pearl

8" Toms

$626
Sonor 08" x 08" Vintage Series Pearl, Tom Tom, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware, Square-head bolts, Rounded...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ1 14"x13 Floor Tom White - 14" Floor Toms

Sonor AQ1 14"x13 Floor Tom White

14" Floor Toms

$307
Sonor AQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom White, Standtom, Size: 14" x 13", AQ1 series, 100% Birch wood shell, Chrome hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Red - 12" Toms

Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Red

12" Toms

$692
Sonor 12"x08" Vintage Series Red, Tom Tom, Vintage Series, Size: 12" x 08", Shell material: Beech, Square head screws,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Rosew. - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Rosew.

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$878
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Rosew., Snare drum, Size: 13" x 06", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome hardware,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Three22 Rosewood WM - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Three22 Rosewood WM

Drum Shell Sets

$3,464
, 22" x 14" Bass drum, 13" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 14" Floor tom
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor Vintage Three22 Rosewood NM - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor Vintage Three22 Rosewood NM

Drum Shell Sets

$3,189
, 22" x 14" Bass drum, 13" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 14" Floor tom
4.7 Expert Rating
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TSB - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TSB

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$274
Sonor 13"x 06" AQ2 Snare Drum TSB, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", AQ2 Series, 7-Ply Maple shell, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set WHP - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Stage Set WHP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,484
Drum Shell Set, Stage version, Drum shell material: 7-ply maple, Shell hardware: Chrome,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set BRF - Drum Shell Sets

Sonor AQ2 Stage Set BRF

Drum Shell Sets

$1,649
Drum Shell Set, Stage version, Drum shell material: 7-ply maple, Shell hardware: Chrome,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Phonic Re-Issue - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Phonic Re-Issue

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,044
Sonor 14"x6,5" Phonic Re-Issue, Snare drum, Material: Beech, Crosswise glued single layers of wood (CLTF Cross...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x5,75" Phonic Re-Issue - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x5,75" Phonic Re-Issue

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,099
Sonor 14"x5,75" Phonic Re-Issue, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 5 3/4", Phonic re-issue model, Material: Beech shell with...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor ProLite 12"x09" TT Nussbaum - 12" Toms

Sonor ProLite 12"x09" TT Nussbaum

12" Toms

$802
Sonor ProLite 12"x09" TT Nussbaum, Tom Tom, ProLite series, 12" x 09", Colour: Nussbaum (-75), Finish: Matt / Satin...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x05" ProLite Snare Nussbaum - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x05" ProLite Snare Nussbaum

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$934
Sonor 14"x05" ProLite Snare Nussbaum, Snare drum, 14" x 05", ProLite series, Colour: Walnut (-75), Finish: Matte /...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 12"x08" Tom Tom GT Black - 12" Toms

Sonor SQ1 12"x08" Tom Tom GT Black

12" Toms

$582
Sonor SQ1 12"x08" Tom Tom GT Black, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", SQ1 Series, Shells made from 100% European birch, 45°...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Vintage Snare Black - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Vintage Snare Black

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$768
Sonor 14" x 6.5" Vintage Snare Black, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Vintage Series, Shell material: Beech, Chrome...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB - 16" Floor Toms

Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB

16" Floor Toms

$934
Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 15", Colour: GT Black, 100% European birch, 45° Bearing edge,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor SQ2 Set Beech American Walnut - Premium Drum Kits

Sonor SQ2 Set Beech American Walnut

Premium Drum Kits

$5,498
Shell Set, SQ2 Series, Shell material: Beech, Shell type: Vintage, Shell surface...
4.6 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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