[Press Release]

Sonor is pleased to announce the immediate release and availability of the new Sonor Special Edition (known as SSE) drum kits. This collection of drum kits comes configured with new shell sizes that are currently in demand, and ship with high-quality Sonor hardware. Like Sonor’s top of the line S Classix series, the new SSE kits feature birch shells, which provide excellent resonance, producing the deep tone you should expect from a quality birch kit.

“The SSE kits feature a brand-new look for Sonor and are available in three gorgeous new finishes with black powder-coated fittings,” said Sonor product manager Larry Nelson. “These kits combine German precision engineering and manufacturing with a unique new look and new shell sizes that produce the dynamic signature sound that drummers have come to expect from Sonor.”

The kits are available in striking Black Galaxy Sparkle, Silver Galaxy Sparkle, and Blue Purple finishes with new black powder-coated fittings. The SSE Rock 20 B1 and SSE Rock 22 B1 each retail for $1,399.99, have a MAP price of $799.99, and set a new standard for features, looks, and affordability. The SSE bass drums are virgin: by not drilling a mounting hole, we have retained the tone that is lost when a substantial amount of the drum is removed. The separate mounting hardware for the toms is included. The kit includes the vibration free Total Acoustic Resonance system (T.A.R.) mounting hardware for the tom.

The SSE Rock 20 B1 configuration includes:

• 20″ x 20″ bass drum (no mount)
• 14″ x 6″ wood snare drum
• 12″ x 8″ tom tom with T.A.R. system
• 14″ x 12″ floor tom
• 16″ x 14″ floor tom
• HS 275 hardware set: hi-hat stand, snare stand, 2 mini boom stands, and single bass drum pedal PLUS a TA 278 tom arm and MC 276 multi-clamp.

The SSE Rock 22 B1 includes:

• 22″ x 20″ bass drum (no mount)
• 13″ x 7″ wood snare drum
• 12″ x 8″ tom tom with T.A.R. system
• 14″ x 12″ floor tom
• 16″ x 14″ floor tom
• HS 275 hardware set: hi-hat stand, snare stand, 2 mini boom stands, and single bass drum pedal PLUS a TA 278 tom arm and MC 276 multi-clamp.

Small drum sets are still the new black, and Sonor knows it. The company is introducing two new 4-piece kits designed with modern rock drummers in mind.

The Force 2007 Rock kit features 9-ply birchwood shells that deliver distinctive highs, a full midrange, and a punchy bottom end. The Force 3007 Rock kit features 9-ply maple shells for a distinctively rich and warm sound.

The kits are configured as follows:

• 22″ x 20″ bass drum (virgin shell)
• 14″ x 6″ wood snare drum
• 16″ x 16″ floor tom
• 12″ x 8″ tom

The Force 2007 Rock kit comes with an HS 275 hardware pack—a hi-hat stand, two mini-boom cymbal stands, and a bass drum pedal. The Force 3007 Rock kit comes with an HS 475 hardware pack—a hi-hat stand, two mini-boom cymbal stands, and a bass drum pedal. Both sets also include Sonor’s vibration free Total Acoustic Resonance System (T.A.R.) mounting hardware for the tom.

But that ain’t all. Sonor is introducing two new finishes for the 2007 Rock configuration: Natural Fade and Dark Green Burst. Four new finishes for the 3007 Rock model are available as well: Smooth Brown Burst, Smooth Red Burst, Black/Red Sparkle (with black powdercoat hardware), and Orange Sparkle Fade (with black powdercoat hardware).

The wallet damage? Not too bad actually. The Force 2007 Rock set will set you back from $1,399.99 to $1,499.99 (MSRP). The Force 3007 weighs in with an MSRP of $1,799.99.