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Chris Knox Instructional DVD – Coming Soon

editor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:48:12 +0000

Musical Metamorphosis Presents: Promo Video for Chris Knox Instructional DVD – Transitioning from Drummer to Musician.

Mikkey Dee Signature Snare Video

editor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:15:33 +0000

Here’s the Legendary Mikkey Dee introducing his new signature snare at NAMM.

Sonor Artist Tobias Ralph Performs Live at NAMM 2012

editor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:19:48 +0000

Watch this amazing drum solo from Tobias Ralph at the 2012 NAMM Show last Saturday. He’s playing the new German made Sonor ProLite Series in Walnut Brown.

Phonic Re-Issue Snare Drums

editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:19:32 +0000

Handmade in Germany
By popular demand, SONOR proudly re-introduces two Heavy Weights of the early 1980’s – the famous Phonic D 516 and D 515 Snare Drums.
Famed and favored by SONOR Vintage geeks around the globe, they are a true re-issue of the earlier models.

D515 PA PHONIC RE-ISSUE SNARE DRUM
■    12 Layer Beech Shell
■    45 Degree Bearing Edge
■    14“x5.75“
■    Rosewood Outer and Inner Veneer
■    SONOR Phonic Series Lugs
■    Slotted Tension Screws
■    SONOR Die Cast Hoops
■    Remo USA Drumheads

D516 MR PHONIC RE-ISSUE SNARE DRUM
■    9 Layer Beech Shell
■    45 Degree Bearing Edge
■    14“x6.5“
■    Mahogany Outer and Beech Inner Veneer
■    SONOR Phonic Series Lugs
■    Slotted Tension Screws
■    SONOR Die Cast Hoops
■    Remo USA Drumheads

Introducing the ProLite Series from Sonor

editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:20 +0000

We proudly present SONOR artists Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Wim De Vries and René Creemers (The Drumbassadors) and Florian Alexandru-Zorn in this first ProLite movie. Find out about the new series of SONOR Drums, launched on January 19 at Winter NAMM 2012 in Anaheim, CA.

Enjoy the movie and check out www.sonor.com for more information about the new features, available drums and a finish overview!

ProLite Features:
■ The finest wood from environmentally friendly sources.
■ Cross-laminated shells for superior stiffness, sonically pleasing resonance and spectacular tone.
■ Optimum Shell Measurement (OSM) by slightly narrowing the outside shell measurement for optimized head contact. This is a SONOR specialty, resulting in excellent tone, better sustain and controlled decay.
■ A 45 Degree Bearing Edge which is an important component of the signature SONOR sound.
■ The Total Acoustic Resonance (T.A.R.) Mounting System which results in Vibration free mounting results in pure tone and almost unlimited tuning ranges.
■ The Dual Glide System Snare Strainer Mechanism is a new and innovative Snare Mechanism now incorporated into the Prolite Series.
■ The new strainer mechanism features a technically perfected snare wire engage-and-release system, along with great adjustability and a solid look and feel.

SONOR drums are hand made when possible, computer assisted when necessary.
Each ProLite drum is a piece of art, made and assembled with passion and precision.

ProLite is available in:
Satin Lacquered Solid
■ Crème White
■ Nussbaum
■ Natural
High Gloss Lacquered Solid
■ Silver Sparkle
■ Brilliant Black
■ Ruby Red
High Gloss Lacquered Veneer
■ Ebony White Stripes
■ Walnut Brown Burst
■ Red Tribal

Studio – 20,10, 12, 14
Stage 2 – 22, 10 12, 14
Stage 3 – 22, 10, 12 16

The Mikkey Dee Signature Snare Drum

editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:18:44 +0000

Mikkey Dee, best known as the Drum-Powerhouse for Rock ‘n Roll’s loudest live band Motörhead, has been part of the SONOR family of artists for more than 30 years. He joined Motörhead in the early 90s. His style is unique and powerful and key to the Motörhead sound, along with his band mates Lemmy Kilmister and Phil Campbell.

■ Unique Lugs with TuneSafe
■ Motörhead Wrap Design by Mark Devitto
■ Signature Series Badge
■ Remo USA Drumheads
■ 6 layer, 7.2 mm Birch Shell
■ 2.3 mm Power Hoops
■ 14″ x 7.25″
■ Chrome Hardware

Sonor Session and Sonor Arena Available In The USA NOW!

lnelson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:33:09 +0000

This is the new you, like the old you, but something sounds more musical, more powerful and the new you might even be a little better looking. See yourself behind these kits, hear yourself behind these kits – it’s time for a new musical experience!

These new shell sets were conceived and created as a direct result of discussions with representatives of the best drum shops across America. The main attributes that our dealers asked for regarding new Sonor drums were: playability, portability, great tone, quality shells, beautiful finishes that will fit in many genres and the best value for the dollar.

Arena is built for the rocker on the move and features a powerful 24”x16” no-mount bass drum, 13×10” tom-tom and a 16”x16” floor tom with a gorgeous transparent black finish.

Session is created for live performance as well as the studio and features a punchy 22”x18” no mount bass drum, 12”x9” tom-tom and a 16”x16” floor tom with a stunning transparent red finish.

Both kits feature cross-laminated North American Maple shells, the best looking, strongest and lightest Tune Safe lugs ever for enhanced tuning and consistency and the shells feature the 45º tight tolerance bearing edges that are a prime component in producing the signature SONOR tone.

Add on component drums will be available as well. A 14”x14” floor tom and a 14”x5.5” snare drum will be offered in both finishes. These will be available late January 2012.

Contact your Sonor Certified Dealer today!
See Arena and Session at the 2012 NAMM Show, Booth 3240, Hall D.

Our Buddy Adam Nussbaum! – November 20 at the Collective

lnelson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:47:43 +0000

Academy of the Percussive Arts Sonor Event

lnelson — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:00:54 +0000

November 18 – 19, 2011 was the first annual Drum Coalition at the Academy of the Percussive Arts in Memphis, Tennessee in conjunction with Sonor Drums and Dream Cymbals.

The event featured Sonor Clinician Chris Coleman with Dream Cymbal Clinician Scott Pellegrom.

The turnout was spectacular, many thanks to everyone that came out! Looking forward to next year!

Jojo Mayer at Milano’s Music

lnelson — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:52:47 +0000

November 19,2011 Jojo Mayer performed at Milano’s Music in Mesa, AZ for a packed house. “Jojo was wonderful to work with and we couldn’t have been happier with the turnout!” said Tom Schulz, drum department manager at Milano’s.

Thanks to everyone at Milano’s for all the hard work and special thanks to Jojo for once again proving what an excellent player and performer he is!

Enjoy the pics!