Here we have a stunning Sonor SQ1 finished in Hot Rod Red. The tom sizes are really cool on this one using 3" intervals between each one.
Birch Shells
Building on many iconic Sonorous kits that came before the SQ1 drum shells are made of 100% European Birch. Because of its sound characteristics - balanced in low, mid and high - the Birch drum sound is very popular for studio recordings as well as live performances. When developing SQ1, Sonor tested several combinations of Birch-based shell materials. Sonor's conclusion was that pure Birch provided the most versatile sounding drum.
Sonor's unique CLTF "Cross Lamination Tension Free" and OSM "Optimum Shell Measurement" process (slightly narrowed outside shell measurement) provide excellent sustain and easy tuning.
Sound Sustainer Technology
For the SQ1 Sonor wanted to find a new drum mounting solution that would affect the resonance and sustain of a drum as little as possible while having a small footprint and great stability. Inspiration came from the automotive industry where vibration-control technology is used for engine mounting systems among others. What Sonor developed was a unique concept of mounting toms and floor toms that integrates rubber insulation within the mount to avoid any shell-to-mount contact. Scientific research shows the considerable improvement in extended sustain compared to traditional mounting methods.
Hot Rod Red Finish
Inspired by vintage car designs this kit emulates the Hot Rod with a unique lacquer finish. The Hot Rod Red colour is precision hand lacquered at the Sonor factory and finished with a special matte coating that gives each drum its exclusive touch.
- 10 x 7 & 13 x 9 Toms 7 Ply / 7mm
- 16 x 15 Floor Tom 7 Ply / 7mm
- 24 x 14 Virgin Bass Drum 10 ply / 10mm
- 100% European Birch shells
- Tunesafe system - maximum tuning stability
- CLTF tension-free shell forming process
- OSM slightly narrowed outside shell measurements
- 45° bearing edges
- Sound Sustainer mounting system on all tom toms and floor tom leg brackets
- Hot Rod Red Matte Lacquer Finish
- Bass drum hoops finished in Natural
- Original Remo USA Ambassador Coated batter heads and Ambassador Clear resonant heads on tom toms & floor toms
- Original Remo USA Powerstroke P3 Clear batter head
- Original Powerstroke P3 Fiberskyn resonant head with “off-set” SONOR logo (bass drums)
- Pre-Loved - 9.5/10 Condition - Slightly played factory heads.