Sonor ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum
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Sonor
ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum
Product Info
Article Number:
347422
Brand:
Sonor
Model:
ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum
Category:
16" Floor Toms
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ProLite floor tom is a real sweet spot for drummers wanting a vintage-inspired tone without the vintage price tag. The thin maple shell really sings, offering a warm, full sound that sits well in a mix—ideal for classic rock, jazz, and even some funk applications. It's a solid, reliable option for gigging musicians or studio work.
Product Description
- Sonor ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum
- Floor Tom
- Size: 16" x 16"
- ProLite Series
- Colour: Walnut (-75)
- Design: Matte/Satin semi-gloss lacquered shell
- Chrome shell hardware
- 2.3 mm Power Hoops
- Shell construction: Vintage (extra thin)
- Shell thickness: 9 layers = 4 mm + 2 mm Dynamic Edge
- 2 x 8 Tension rods
- Shell with 45° bearing edge
- Made from hand-selected
- extremely thin 100% maple with incorporated reinforcement rings
- Open sound with an unmistakable warm tone and excellent balance between mid-range frequencies and treble
- 3 Floor tom legs
- All lugs with TuneSafe
- PL 12 1616 FT
PROS
- • Vintage shell construction delivers a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
- • Dynamic Edge and 4mm shell thickness enhance sensitivity and responsiveness.
- • Hand-selected maple provides a naturally rich and vibrant sonic character.
- • TuneSafe lugs prevent accidental detuning, a genuinely useful feature.
CONS
- • Walnut finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • 9-ply construction, while contributing to tone, adds a bit of weight.
- • ProLite series, while well-built, lacks some of the premium hardware found in higher-end Sonor lines.
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Key Features
Size
16 in x 16 in
Shell Material
100% Maple
Ply Count
9
Hoops
2.3 mm Power Hoops
Legs
3
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vintage construction typically uses thinner shells, resulting in a more open, resonant tone with quicker decay – it's less 'boxy' than some modern, thicker shells.
Yes, the legs are robust and well-designed, offering good stability even with moderately aggressive playing, though extremely heavy hitters might consider aftermarket upgrades.
Reinforcement rings prevent the thin maple shell from flexing excessively, maintaining its structural integrity and contributing to a more controlled resonance.
