What Makes the SQ2 Drum System Special? It Is Not Only the Variety of Choices
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Your pulse. Your expression. Your performance. Express yourself in a unique way. With instruments that are as unique as you are. Do not compromise. Choose the tools that enhance your musical “Whether he’s melding drums and explosions for an all-out aural assault or laying the foundation in the studio, Christoph Schneider’s drumming has provided the backbone for Rammstein’s rise as the identity. That allow for variety and depth, for sensitivity and response. Experience the SQ2 Drum System and discover the ultimate in custom drums. most successful German-language band of all time. His pounding beats slam home at an almost primal level, yet they have an undeniable groove and a song-oriented structure that is often absent in such aggressive music.”* * © Modern Drummer Magazine Photo: Rossi Rossberg Photo: Rossi YOUR SIGNATU RE IN SOUND SCHNEIDER - RAMMSTEIN CHRISTOPH FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS We at Sonor share a certain dedication to detail when making drums. It is a We hand select the finest wood from environmental friendly sources for SQ2 The Sonor shell making process is the result of decades of research and CLTF stands for Cross Laminated Tension Free – a process that gives each shell Each shell is created to OSM Optimum Shell Measurements for optimized contact Sonor drum shells feature a 45° bearing edge, designed and introduced by us drum shells and veneers. experience and unique in it’s kind. superior stability and acoustic quality and requires no internal pressure on the shell. of the drum head, giving excellent tone and ease of tuning. already in 1975, for maximum resonance and sustain. personal thing. Each instrument we create means something to us. We know it will be played by drummers all over the world. It will be used in a wide variety of musical settings. Live or in a studio, in arenas in front of thousands of people or in the intimacy of a jazz club. But it will be always there to support your musical expression. So we put all our expertise into making the best drums we can... because we know you will give your best when We work with meticulous care in checking each individual shell, ensuring perfect Precision lacquering is applied to protect the exclusive natural wood finishes or Hand polishing ensures a perfect finish of each drum shell and the outstanding Every SQ2 snare drum is carefully assembled by hand and precision tuned before We take special pride in developing instruments that offer superior acoustic performing with them. roundness and consistency. the multiple layers of high quality colour finishes. looks that are a hallmark of Sonor instruments. shipping. quality and the typical Sonor touch and feel. “Stemming from experimental metal, Tomas “The Sonor SQ2 series Haake and Meshuggah play live what most means a completely custom setup, bands would struggle to piece together with PUT editing software in the studio. Their appeal to your specs. derives from a technical mastery that doesn’t From shell material to thickness, supersede the fact that their songs are intelligently and creatively written. It’s likely to hardware colors TOGETHER why they’re one of the most infuential metal and a seemingly endless array bands in the world today.” The Drummer’s Journal of options. Truly inspiring. THE My Sonor SQ2’s are just awesome.” Tomas Haake PIECESYou want choices? We can supply them. Start with shell material and construction, continue with inside and outside wood or lacquer finish, decide upon lugs and mounts, choose between gold, chrome or ruthenium plating. The options and combinations are almost infinite. Finding your own signature in sound may seem complicated, but just visit the SQ2 configurator at sq2-drumsystem.com and you will be guided throughout the entire configuration process. So for your own individual SQ2 setup – just put together the pieces. BODY, SOUND & FEEL Check out Benny‘s SQ² sound at sonor.com/sq2 In “The Art and Science of Groove” Benny Greb presents his collection of vital tools and exercises designed specifically to enhance playing with a positive groove, time after time. He introduces the five core elements of time, feel, sound, body and mind, offering straightforward solutions that can be applied to any musical style in order to generate a solid and consistent “Wherever my ideas lead me to, groove. We at Sonor applied our core elements of quality, Sonor drums bring them to life.” craftsmanship, experience, innovation and commitment to the development of the SQ2 drum system. Bring them to life with Benny Greb your own SQ2 set. BENNY GREB Photo: Benny Greb‘s ”Art And Science Of Groove“ DVD / by Gerhard Kühne GAVIN HARRISON - PORCUPINE TREE / KING CRIMSON Photo: Diana Seifert Lidschlag Photography “I believe every drummer has an inner voice they‘re trying to convey. Sonor drums articulate that inner voice and help me express my true drum personality. Sonor drums speak my language.” Gavin Harrison Check out Gavin‘s SQ² sound at sonor.com/sq2 Check out Nicko‘s SQ² kit at sonor.com/sq2 BE YOURSELF Nicko McBrain joined Iron Maiden in 1982. Since then he has recorded 13 studio albums with what many people consider to be one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. His energetic and unique style have established himself as one of the main driving forces and inspirations behind heavy metal drumming. “People ask me, ‘what would you change in your life?’ Well, absolutely nothing. 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