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Dark and Beautiful Custom Maple Snare Drum





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This custom Sonor SQ2 Maple Snare Drum exemplifies why so many drummers here at Sweetwater use Sonor SQ2 drums. A medium-thickness maple shell combined with 24 brass snare wires and a shallow depth means that this snare is responsive and will cut through anything. A layer of black lacquer semi-gloss on the inside protects and slightly softens the tone, and its chrome-plated die-cast hoops on both batter and resonant heads add to its attack while keeping its tuning consistent. All of in this in a beautiful dark satin semi-gloss lacquer finish make this snare a metaphorical cobra for your kit.





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Maple snares pair perfectly with practically any drummer and musical style. The Sonor SQ2 Maple Snare Drum utilizes the company’s CLTF (Cross Laminated and Tension Free) construction. Each maple layer is oriented at a 90-degree angle from the next for a perfectly round and exceptionally stable shape. Sonor’s advanced manufacturing techniques help this maple snare drum deliver the warmth and cut needed to handle anything with a well-balanced response across the entire frequency range.





Perfectly sized shells





The SQ2 Maple Snare Drum takes advantage of Sonor’s OSM (Optimum Shell Measurement) shell construction technique. OSM shells are slightly undersized, allowing the drumhead to float freely. This enables maximum contact between the head and the bearing edge. And with the snare’s 45-degree bearing edge, this drum shell delivers outstanding resonance and sustain that’s perfectly suited to all playing styles.





SQ2: custom quality without the wait





Sonor’s SQ2 series shells bring custom shop sound and build quality to the masses without the long wait of one-off shops. SQ2 shells are crafted by hand in Sonor’s Germany workshop and leverage the company’s 140-plus years of drum building expertise. Each shell comes equipped with 45-degree bearing edges, an eye-catching finish, and advanced features to optimize performance. Sonor SQ2 series shells are some of the finest money can buy, and Sweetwater is proud to offer them to you.





Sonor SQ2 Maple Snare Drum Features:


Medium-thickness maple shell contributes a quicker attack and full-bodied power


Die-cast hoops contribute to attack and provide tuning stability/consistency


24 brass snare wires ensure responsiveness and cut


Black lacquer semi-gloss inner layer protects the shell and slightly rounds the tone


CLTF ply lamination yields a more stable shell


OSM shell sizing and 45° bearing edges let the heads perform to their true potential


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