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NASA, ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScl/AURA)

SONOR, proudly celebrating a tradition of over 135 years of excellence has

announced the launch of the Limited Edition SQ² Stellar Spire kit to be

introduced at Winter NAMM 2014. These limited SQ² drums will be offered

in a Stage 3 configuration, 22“ x 18“ virgin bass drum, 10“ x 8“ and

12“ x 9“ toms, 16“ x 16“ floor tom and a 14“ x 6“ snare drum. The shells

are handmade in Germany from 9-ply, hand-selected North American Maple,

featuring the stunning air brushed Stellar Spire finish and black nickel-

plated fittings.

The snare drum features Die Cast hoops Made in Germany and uses SONOR’s

Dual Glide snare strainer system.

For more information check out the SONOR homepage:· www.sonor.com · www.facebook.com/sonordrums

On this project SONOR is working with

the talents of MachArt, a two person air

brush specialized lacquer company not

too far away from the SONOR factory in

Germany.

The idea behind this kit was to replicate

a high resolution picture, taken from

the Hubble space telescope in outer space, as a complete theme on

a drum kit. The drum kit shows the Stellar Spire in the Eagle Nebula

(catalogued as Messier 16 or M16, and as NGC 6611, and is also

known as the Star Queen Nebula) in the constellation Serpens (source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Nebula).

This piece of art is hand painted over a piano black lacquered ground

coat at MachArt in Germany and has been high gloss lacquered to

perfection in the SONOR factory in Germany once the air brush job was

done.

The theme finds itself from the bird‘s eye view on the bass drum and

in spectators view from right to left on the rest of the shells.

These kits will be available in a very limited quantity and will be

timeless and valuable collector pieces.

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The SQ² Drum System represents SONOR's

extensive know-how in drum making and sound

design. Building upon more than 135 years of

manufacturing experience this range of custom

instruments offers the ultimate in SONOR

craftsmanship. Two new finishes are being

introduced to the extensive range:

MOUNTAIN BURLHighlyfigured with tightswirlsand burleyes, Mountain Burlis

the firstoftwo stunning veneers.Veneersare selected,set by

hand andmatchedin-house bySONOR mastercraftsmen.Each

veneersheetis one ofa kind andmakes each drumunique like

a personal fingerprint.

SMOKED LARCHOften used forhigh end furniture orinteriordesign, the veneersheets

are 'smoked'orfumed to modifythe surface color.In addition to the

design,the physicalpropertiesofthe wood are improved,too: itbecomes

more elastic,less brittle and easiertowork andprocess in the shell

manufacturing.A beautiful verticalveneerwith spectacularcontrast.

he ONE OF A KINDedition snare drums

o d u c i n g t h e f i n e s t i n h a n d c r a f t s m a n s h i p :

The instrument badges highlight laser cut mallet shaped logos, made out of the

same veneer that is used on the snares itself. Due to the massive success with

the actual Gavin Harrison Signature snare drums, SONOR chose to cooperate with

HARDCASE UK again. Each One Of A Kind snare drum i s delivered in a hard case,

made to SONOR's specification.

ne Of A Kind edition features an extremely limited run of special designed snare drums with spectacular natural grown

rs and new shell designs. For each edition a certain tree has been selected with the goal in mind to only use the most

g parts of the grain and set them to perfectly set vertical grain patterns. Vertical outside veneer grains have been introduced

gh SONOR in 1973, and have been a company trademark ever since. All veneers are sourced at specialized supp liers in

any, which guarantee that these trees come from environment friendly sources and are exported/ imported legally.

Based on the success of the 2010Beech Infinite Drums, SONOR is proudto announce the Birch Infinite SpecialEdition Shell Set, Made in Germany.

The Birch Infinite drums feature hand‐selected premium Birch wood shells,

combined with top shelf SONOR fittings ( such as T.A.R. mounting system, Tunesa

and Dual Glide snare system) and Remo USA heads.

The kit will be available in a trio of vintage finishes - Vintage Amber, Vintage Azu

and Vintage Onyx - all three featuring offset stain natural color vintage style hoop

on bass drums.

The drums are available in a 4‐piece basic shell set containing a 22” x 18” bass

drum, 10” x 8” and 12” x 9” tom toms and a 16” x 16” floor tom. A 14”x14” floor

tom and a 14”x6” snare drum will be offered as upgrade components.

The Birch Infinite Drums are very versatile and easy to tune. The birch shells provtremendous projection and a solid, distinctive warm tone. The smooth, balanced

midrange is an excellent complement to the clarity of the highs and lo ws. The

sound, the controlled sustain of Birch, combined with the striking look will make

Birch Infinite drums a 'must have' for any live gig situation and recording session

ONE OF A KIND SNARE DRUM - RED TIGERWOOD (lat: Larix spec.)

Shell Sizes 14" x6.25"

Shells Hand selected German Beech,9 plies/ 8 mmthickness

Hybrid

Bearing Edges modern 45 degrees

Finish The snare featuresa gorgeoushigh glosslacquered Red Tigerwood veneerand chrome fittings

Badge One ofa Kind badge with lasercut malletshaped logo in Red Tigerwood veneer,1 outof75

Hoops Die Casthoopson top and bottom.

Snare Strainer DualGlide Snare System

Snare Wires 24-stand bronze wires,handmade in Germany

The Lugs SQ²lugs with internalTune Safe and APS

Drumheads SONOR mediumwhite coated on top and mediumresonance head on bottom,both made byRemo USA

ExclusivePackaging -includes aunique “Oneof aKind” case,madeby HardcaseUK andapersonal 'welcometo theSONOR family'package

BIRCH INFINITE Special Edition Shell Set

Shell material hand‐selectedpremiumBirch wood

Shell construction 9‐ply on all drums /8 mm bass drum/6 mm all otherdrums

Bearing edges 45 degrees

Finishes all stain semi‐gloss ‐13109 VintageAzure /13133 VintageAmber /17306 VintageOnyx

Shell hardware chrome(ProLite-basedfeaturing TuneSafe)

Snare strainer Dual GlideSystem

Snare wires SW 1418 S (18 wires stainless steel)

Drumhoops ExclusiveNatural finish hoops on bass drums 2.3 mmsteel hoops on snaredrum,tom toms andfloortoms

Drumheads Bass drum-ClearPower (Powerstroke3 style) batterhead/ Natural Power

(Fiberskyn3 style) bottomhead

Snare drum WhiteMedium (Ambassadorcoatedstyle) batterhead /Clear MediumResonancebottom head

Tomtomsand floortoms ClearHeavy (Emperorclearstyle) batterheads andClearMedium (Ambassadorstyle) bottomheads.

All heads madeby REMOUSA.

Badges -“Birch Infinite” badgewith embossedSONOR mallets /round vent holebadge

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ONE OF A KIND SNARE DRUM - WHITE EBONY (lat: diospyros embryopteris)

Shell Sizes 14" x7"

Shells Hand selected North American Maple,21 plies/14,65 mm thickness

Bearing Edges modern 45 degrees

Finish The snare featuresa gorgeoushigh glosslacquered White Ebonyveneerand blacknickel plated fittings

Badge One ofa Kind badge with lasercut malletshaped logo in White Ebonyveneer,1 outof45

Hoops 2.3mmtriple flanged hoopson top and bottom.

The bottomhoop hasan open bridge design to fullybenefit the DualGlide System

Snare Strainer DualGlide Snare System

Snare Wires 18-stand bronze wires,handmade in Germany

The Lugs SQ²lugs with internalTune Safe and APS

Drumheads SONOR mediumwhite coated on top and mediumresonance head on bottom,both made byRemo USA

ExclusivePackaging includes aunique “Oneof aKind” case,madeby HardcaseUK andapersonal 'welcometo theSONOR family'package

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NEW DRUM THRONES HERALD ALL-NEW

6000 ORIGINAL HARDWARE SERIES

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New DT 6000 RT / ST models are on their way to herald the all-new 6000 Series Hardware. New top designs and an improved base result in maximum seating comf ort and stability that

never lets you down. Stay tuned for more exciting new items to be added to the 6000 Series soon!

DT 6000 RT Round Top

DT 6000 ST Saddle Top

· New 2-segment top / tube clamp

· New tuning key holder included

· Spindle drive

· Reinforced brace connection

· New round and saddle throne topswith improved comfort paddingand shape

· New rubber feet design

DT 6000 ST Saddle Top

Using only the finest hand-picked wood selections from eco-

friendly resources, precision metal components, and a superior

lacquering process, each ProLite Drum is a piece of art.

The Vintage Maple shells are characterized by a soft, warm tone thathighlights the lower pitches and provides balance in the mid-range andtreble, without sacrificing projection and power.

Two new finishes are being added to t he finish range:Chocolate Burl veneer and Blue Sparkle,both high gloss lacquered to perfection.

Benny Greb

PROLITE NEWS 2014

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C h r i s t o p h S c h n e i d e r ( R a m m s t e i n ) , P h o t o b y O l a f H e i n e

The Essential Force Series was designed for the advanced drummers who are not willing to sacrifice

their musical freedom. 6 ply Birchwood shells are the superb foundation for these kits, creating a

dynamic sound range. New for 2014: high gloss Cream White

The pinnacle of the Force Series, Select Force, was designed especially

for advanced and semi-professional drummers. The 7 ply Canadian Maple

shell offers uncompromisingly rich and warm sounds, highlight lower pitches

and provide balance in the mid-range and treble. Select Force Series drums are now offered in the new

Transparent Black Burst and Blue Galaxy Sparkle finishes.

The Ascent Series marks the revival of the famous Beech shell construction

that has been a trademark of SONOR throughout the decades. While developing

the series SONOR's design team has workd closely with some of the top SONOR

artists and sound specialists to create the proper sound. Thin Beech shells for all bass drums and thick

Beech shells for snare drums, tom toms and floor toms result in full rich tone, powerful and clear.

The newest additions to the finish family are Coral Red (high gloss)

and Matte Black (with black hardware).

· New wing screw (taken from the German made hardware) for better grip

· New rubber feet design for maximum stability

· Lightweight and Low Level versions available

· Cymbal stands with retractable, knurled boom arm

· Drum Thrones include the tuning key holder

· Snare Drum stands with gearless basket adjustment

AVAILABLE 2000 SERIES ITEMS

Shel DT 2000 DrumThrone

DT XS 2000 DrumThrone,low height

SS2000 SnareStand

SSXS 2000 SnareStand,low height

SSLT 2000 SnareStand,lightweight

MBS2000 MiniBoom Stand

MBSLT 2000 MiniBoom Stand,lightweight

DTH 2000* DoubleTomHolder, ball clampsystem

*) alsoavailablein Black Powder

· Ge arless Cymbal Tilter

· New wing screw (taken from the German made hardware) for better grip

· New rubber feet design for maximum stability

· Tom Arms now come with flexible open ball clamp, short hex rod

· New 2-segment tube clamp

· Cymbal stands with retractable, knurled boom arm

· Drum Thrones include a tuning key holder

• Snare Drum stands with gearless basket adjustment

AVAILABLE 4000 SERIES ITEMS

SDT 4000 DrumThrone,Velvet Top

SS4000 SnareStand

MBS4000 MiniBoom Stand

DCS4000 DoubleCymbal Stand

CTS4000 Cymbal TomStand *) alsoavailablein Black Chromeand Black Powder

DTS4000 DoubleTomStand

STS4000 SingleTomStand

MBA4000 MiniBoomArm

DTH 4000* DoubleTomHolder

STH 4000* SingleTomHolder TA4000* TomArm

The new 2000 Series of hardware is designed for the price conscious player and consists of a numberof new items, packed with a number of new features

to ease the life of drummers:

The new 4000 Series of hardware is designed for the price conscious player and consists of a number of

new items, packed with a number of new features toease the life of drummers:

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SMALL CAR? SMALL STAGE? SMALL APARTMENT?DON'T SACRIFICE YOUR SOUND!

Our new Bop, Safari and Martini kits offer compact size shells, but at the same time uncompromised sound.

All drum kits feature a poplar shell combined with a covered sparkle finish and a single tom holder.

Cross-Laminated shells deliver superior stiffness, sonically pleasing resonance and spectacular tone.

Tune Safe equipped lugs ensure that the tuning stays in place.

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Martini Special Edition

Finish Retro Turquois Galaxy Sparkle finish with offset Natural finish Bass Drum Hoops

Sizes 14" x 12" Bass Drum (with Mount & Riser), 8" x 8" Tom Tom, 13" x 10" Floor Tom, 12" x 5" Steel Snare Drum

Hardware STH 274 single tom holder

Safari Special Edition

Finish Red Galaxy Sparkle, Black Galaxy Sparkle

Sizes Sizes: 16" x 16" Bass Drum (with Mount & Riser), 10" x 8" Tom Tom, 14" x 12" Floor Tom, 14" x 5" Snare Drum


Bop Special Edition

Finish Red Galaxy Sparkle, Silver Galaxy Sparkle

Sizes 18" x 16" Bass Drum (with Mount), 12" x 8" Tom Tom, 14" x 14" Floor Tom, 14" x 5" Snare Drum


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