Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black

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Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black

Sonor

AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 431570
Brand: Sonor
Model: AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black
Price: $1,428.90

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The Sonor AQ1 Studio is a fantastic entry point into quality birch drum kits. The SmartMounts really let the shells breathe, offering a surprisingly mature sound for a kit in this class. It's ideal for beginner to intermediate players looking for a professional feel and sound without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black
  • Drums
  • AQ1 series
  • Studio version
  • 100% Birch wood shells
  • Chrome plated shell hardware
  • New SmartMount tom holder system for balanced
  • optimal sustain with smaller hardware footprint
  • Colour: Piano Black (PB)

*Shell set consisting of:*

  • 20" x 16" bass drum (with bass drum rosette)
  • 10" x 07" tom tom
  • 12" x 08" tom tom
  • 14" x 13" stand tom
  • 14" x 06" snare drum
  • Includes double tom holder

*Sonor HS2000 Hardware set consisting of:*

, HH 2000 hi-hat stand, SS 2000 snare drum stand, 2x MBS 2000 V2 mini boom stand, SP 2000 bass drum single pedal

*Note:* Cymbal and stool not included

PROS
  • • 100% birch shells deliver a focused, warm, and resonant tone.
  • • SmartMount system minimizes hardware footprint and maximizes resonance.
  • • Sonor HS2000 hardware is robust and reliable for gigging.
  • • Piano Black finish is striking and provides a professional aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The kit lacks cymbals and a stool, adding to the overall investment.
  • • Bass drum port could be larger for enhanced low-end projection.
  • • AQ1 series is entry-level Sonor – not as refined as their higher tiers.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 100% Birch
Pieces 7
Bass Drum Size 20 in x 16 in
Snare 14 in x 6 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 7 in, 12 in x 8 in, 14 in x 13 in
Hardware Included HH 2000 hi-hat stand, SS 2000 snare stand, 2x MBS 2000 V2 mini boom stands, SP 2000 bass drum pedal
Finish Piano Black (PB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birch offers a more focused, drier tone with a quicker attack than maple's warmer, more resonant sound – great for tighter, more defined grooves.
It's a single pedal, a solid and dependable option for gigging, but might be a limiting factor for players wanting more advanced pedal techniques.
Birch is a reasonably dense wood, so yes, it's a bit heavier than some kits – expect a workout when moving it, especially for smaller players.

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