Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Alu. Snare
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Sonor
14"x6,5" Kompressor Alu. Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
563741
Brand:
Sonor
Model:
14"x6,5" Kompressor Alu. Snare
Category:
Aluminium Snare Drums
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kompressor Alu is a serious snare for players wanting a clean, cutting sound. It’s bright and articulate, perfect for funk, pop, or any genre needing a defined backbeat. The build quality is excellent, typical Sonor, making it a reliable workhorse for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- Sonor 14"x6.5" Kompressor Alu. Snare
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- Compressor Series
- 2 mm thick welded aluminium shell
- Polished aluminium surface
- Chrome hardware
- 10 Double lugs with TuneSafe
- 2.3 mm steel hoops (10-hole)
- Remo USA snare heads
- Thanks to the Optimum Shell Measurements (OSM) the heads can vibrate ideally due to the slightly reduced shell diameter
- Sonor model KS 14 x 6.5 SDA
PROS
- • Aluminum shell delivers crisp, bright tones with excellent attack.
- • TuneSafe lugs prevent accidental detuning, a real pro feature.
- • 2.3mm steel hoops offer durability and a focused rimshot sound.
- • OSM design enhances head resonance, improving overall drum feel.
CONS
- • Aluminum shells can be somewhat sensitive to stick choice, requiring experimentation.
- • The polished aluminum finish is a fingerprint magnet and requires diligent care.
- • Lacks the warm, complex overtones of a maple or brass snare.
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Key Features
Size
14"x6.5"
Shell Material
Welded Aluminum
Shell Thickness
2 mm
Hoops
2.3 mm Steel (10-hole)
Strainer
10 Double Lugs with TuneSafe
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminum offers a much brighter, more immediate attack; maple is warmer and more resonant with a longer sustain.
Absolutely, they're a fantastic feature for live performance or recording, eliminating frustrating tuning changes mid-song.
While it excels in brighter genres, its limited warmth means it might not be the best choice for very mellow or vintage-sounding music.
