'Sonor has done it,' says Chris Coleman about the new Sonor SQ1 series. The series are launched at the Musikmesse, April 5-8, 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Here is the first rundown of the highly anticipated drum series from Sonor. SQ1 drum shells are made of 100% European Birch and the drums will be available in stores early April 2017.
Chris Coleman performing "GIA" on the Sonor SQ1
Chris Coleman presents: Sonor SQ1
Birch Shells When developing SQ1, Sonor tested several combinations of shell materials and shell configurations. The conclusion was that pure Birch provided the most versatile sounding drum. Whether in a live setting or in the studio, birch drum shells offer a brilliant, distinctive tone with lots of volume and projection.
The SQ1 birch shells are manufactured in Sonor's German factory using Sonor's unique CLTF Cross Lamination Tension Free process. The shells have Optimum Shell Measurement (OSM), slightly narrowed outside shell measures and 45 degree bearing edges for optimized shell contact. All drums come with Sonor's TuneSafe system preventing tension rods from loosening.
"The SQ1 birch shells have that really big sound, with great versatility and full tone - even at lower tension... these drums roar!"
- Chris Coleman
Sound Sustainers Since the 1980's, Sonor equipped tom mounting systems, bass drum mounts and spurs as well as floor tom legs with APS rubber insulators: the Sound Sustainers. This 2-component connection (rubber to metal) prevents direct contact between wood and metal, ensuring uninhibited sound projection and giving each drum in the SQ1 series a long lasting and clean decaying sustain.
SQ1 Look & Feel - inspired by classic cars The looks of SQ1 drums are defined by a new range of four matte lacquer finishes combined with natural wood finish bass drum hoops. The colors inspired by the colors of classic cars and motorbikes. All lacquer surfaces are handcrafted with Sonor's precision sanding, polishing and lacquer procedures. A special lacquer is used to seal all inside shells.
Cruiser Blue with Natural Walnut hoops
Hot Rod Red with Natural Beech hoops
Roadster Green with Natural Walnut hoops
GT Black with Natural Beech hoops
The available drums The SQ1 series is a modular drum system with 3 basic shell sets (3-piece) and a full range of add-on drums for great configuration flexibility.
320: 20" x 16" Bass Drum (NM) 12" x 8" Tom 14" x 13" Floor Tom
322: 22" x 17,5" Bass Drum (NM) 12" x 8" Tom 16" x 15" Floor Tom
324: 24" x 14" Bass Drum (NM) 13" x 9" Tom 16" x 15" Floor Tom
Add on program
14" x 6,5" Snare Drum (Dual Glide)
8" x 7" Tom / 10" x 7" Tom / 12" x 8" Tom / 13" x 9" Tom
14" x 13" Floor Tom / 16" x 15" Floor Tom / 18" x 17" Floor Tom
20" x 16" Bass Drum / 22" x 17,5" Bass Drum / 24" x 14" Bass Drum
