Sonor SQ2 Shell Set Maple
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Sonor
SQ2 Shell Set Maple
Product Info
Article Number:
279490
Brand:
Sonor
Model:
SQ2 Shell Set Maple
Category:
Premium Drum Kits
Price:
$7,697.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SQ2 Maple kit is a serious step up in sound and feel. The maple shells offer a beautifully warm and controlled tone, perfect for players seeking a professional, versatile kit for studio or stage. It’s an investment, but the craftsmanship and sound quality justify the premium price for discerning drummers.
Product Description
- Sonor SQ2 Shell Set Maple
- Shell Set
- Drum shell: Maple
- Shell type: Bass Drum (Medium)
- Toms/Floor Tom (Thin)
- Colour: Walnut brown burst (high gloss)
- Inner shell surface: Protective paint
- semi-gloss
- natural clear
- Black chrome plated hardware
- 20" x 18" Bass drum without tomtom rosette
- 10" x 08" Tomtom
- 12" x 09" Tomtom
- 14" x 14" Floor tom
- Bass drum with thumbscrews u. toms/floor tom with square head bolts
- BD batter head: Power
- transparent
- BD resonant head: Power
- natural
- Sonor logo
- SQ2 Logo
- Toms/floor tom batter head: Medium
- transparent
- Resonant head: Medium
- transparent
PROS
- • Maple shells deliver a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
- • Black chrome hardware offers a premium look and exceptional durability.
- • Thin tom and medium bass drum shell construction provides excellent sensitivity and projection.
- • Square head bolts ensure precise drumhead placement and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The walnut brown burst finish, while striking, may show fingerprints easily.
- • The kit's weight makes it less ideal for frequent transport or gigging.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Shell Material
Maple
Pieces
4 (Bass Drum, 2 Toms, 1 Floor Tom)
Bass Drum Size
20 in x 18 in
Shell Thickness
Medium (Bass Drum), Thin (Toms/Floor Tom)
Bearing Edge
Sonor Precision Bearing Edge
Finish
Walnut brown burst (high gloss)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maple generally offers a warmer, more focused tone than birch, with a slightly less aggressive attack. It's a great choice for genres needing a more rounded sound.
The included Power heads are decent, but upgrading to a different head profile will significantly tailor the kit's sound to your preferences.
The hardware is Sonor’s quality standard – double-braced, robust, and designed for long-term reliability, though it's not the newest generation of Sonor hardware.
