Sonor 3pc Vintage Teardrop Drum Set - Blue Onyx From Sonor

A true-blue vintage Sonor kit!

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Vintage drum sets always grab our attention when they come to the shop, but this 1970’s Sonor set was an immediate head-turner. Sonor became famous for their classic Beech shells, and this set puts out that vintage tone with a wonderfully smooth and even response. The stunning Blue Onyx wrap on these drums wowed us with its sleek appearance, as well as its physical condition. For a kit of these age, we were very impressed by the condition it has been kept in. The bass drum does show more apparent signs of wear than either tom, with some puckering and splitting of the wrap here and there; one notable repair can be seen adjacent to the tom mounting bracket where the previous owner re-glued the wrap. The hardware of the drums is in overall good condition, with light pitting observable on the lugs and hoops. Good-condition kits can be hard to come by these days, so don’t miss out on this piece of drum history!

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Manufacturer's Description from Sonor

Only when sound is becoming a real experience, the SONOR quality standard is met. From precision craftsmanship, musical expression is shaped.

For decades SONOR has supported the constant improvement of percussion instruments on a scientific level. The close cooperation with research institutes, renowned musicologists, and leading artists build the basis for these efforts. Several groundbreaking developments were made possible by these mutual activities. An example is the optimization of the resonance properties of drum shells. In the area of mallet instruments, vibraphones, metallophones and glockenspiels SONOR has introduced major improvements in quality standards. Also concert and marching percussion instruments have seen considerable further developments.

SONOR drums and hardware receive top results almost regularly from test reports in leading drum and percussion magazines. As a first in musical instruments, SONOR received the highest design award of Germany in 1994. But always one key element remains through all certificates and achievements: The dedication of SONOR to offer sound the best possible basis.

About Manufacturer

As one of the oldest drum companies in the world, Sonor brings quality craftsmanship the old fashioned way, by researching their instruments, and constructing them so that they are built to last. It is this pride and dedication that has led Sonor to become one of the premier names in percussion today. Sonor drums and hardware consistently receive top results in tests put on by leading drum and percussion publications. As a first in musical instruments, Sonor received the highest design award of Germany in 1994.

Known for their quality of sound as well as their build quality, Sonor is the choice for top-tier drummers such as Glenn Kotche of Wilco, Danny Carey of TOOL, Steve Smith of Journey, Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer of Nerve, Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, Chris Coleman of Prince, Jack DeJohnette, and many more. Through all the achievements and endorsements, Sonor remains dedicated to consistently offering players with the best sound possible.