Sonor SERIE SQ1 - SET 320 NM CRB - 20/12/14 - CRUISER BLUE

Name: SERIE SQ1 - SET 320 NM CRB - 20/12/14 - CRUISER BLUE
Brand: Sonor
SKU: 332234
Price: 2989.00 EUR
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Information

Essential Information About the Sonor SQ1 Drum Set (Shell Set 20/12/14)
• 100 percent European birch shells: natural balance of lows, mids, and highs, ideal for studio and stage
• Sound Sustainer technology: rubber-metal isolation for long, precise sustain and better tom openness
• 20 x 16 unpierced bass drum (without tom mount): clean look and preserved resonance
• Made in Germany with matte lacquer finishes inspired by "classic cars" design codes

SERIE SQ1 - SET 320 NM CRB - 20/12/14 - CRUISER BLUE

2.989,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

With the SQ1 series, Sonor offers a premium drum set designed for demanding drummers who want an instrument as efficient live as in recording. The concept of the range is based on an optimized birch shell and modern mounting solutions aimed at freeing vibration, all combined with exclusive matte lacquer finishes and high-end chrome hardware.

Who This Drum Set Is For

This Sonor SQ1 kit is mainly aimed at intermediate to professional drummers looking for a versatile set, easy to place in a mix, and simple to tune. The 20/12/14 configuration is particularly suited to styles where both definition and punch are expected: pop, rock, funk, gospel, indie, as well as modern jazz and contemporary music in the studio.

Features and Innovations

The SQ1 stands out through a set of performance-oriented design choices. The CLTF (Cross Lamination Tension Free) process aims to stabilize the shell for smoother tuning and consistent response. Sonor also adds the OSM (Optimum Shell Measurement) concept with a slightly reduced outer measurement, which improves head seating and tuning precision. Finally, the Sound Sustainer system enhances isolation between the metal mount and the wood to maximize resonance, including on the floor toms.

Sound

Birch is renowned for its balanced response across the spectrum: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, with a quick attack that highlights ghost notes and stroke definition. This signature makes it a highly appreciated wood in the studio, as it fits easily into the mix without overwhelming frequencies.

Thanks to the Sound Sustainer, the toms gain openness and note length, with more readable sustain and better-controlled projection. The result is a responsive, precise kit versatile enough to shift from a tight, articulate tuning to a lower, rounder, and more massive tension.

Technical specifications

Series	SQ1
Shell material	birch (100 percent European birch)
Technologies	Sound Sustainer, CLTF, OSM
Manufactured in	Germany

Hardware	chrome
Finish	matte lacquer ("classic cars" concept)

Questions frequently asked

What is the configuration of the Sonor SQ1 Set 320 NM CRB kit?

The configuration includes 20, 12, and 14-inch components, suitable for pop, rock, funk, gospel, indie, modern jazz, and contemporary music contexts.

What sound does the European birch of the SQ1 provide?

The shells are made of 100% European birch. This material delivers tight lows, present mids, and clear highs. The fast attack enhances the definition of strokes and ghost notes.

What is the purpose of the Sonor Sound Sustainer system?

The Sound Sustainer isolates the metal hardware from the wood to preserve the resonance of the shells. This results in toms with a more open tone and a clearer sustain.

Is the Sonor SQ1 easy to tune?

The CLTF process stabilizes the shell to promote smooth tuning and consistent response. The slightly tapered outer measurement OSM facilitates head seating and tuning precision.