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Sonor Launch Brand New AQ2 Range At Recent The UK Drum Show

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The new AQ2 Series from Sonor was recently launched on September 23 and 24 at the UK Drum Show in Manchester. Two days later on September 26 at 6:00 pm the AQ2 Series was introduced online at a live event on onlinelessons.tv and Facebook live.

Featuring 100% maple shells and the new designed ‘SmartMount’, which avoids unnecessary drilling holes and metal to shell contact, the range contains four high-gloss lacquerings to choose from. Additionally there’s a classic white marine pearl wrap from Delmar available.

Unique individuality. The choice of configurations and sizes is pretty much unique in this price range. You can choose out of five standard sets and extend and mix and match these to your individual needs. The same finishes and shell hardware within the AQ2 Series allow for countless options.

Standard Sets
Stage: 22”x17,5“BD, 14”x6”SD, 10”x7”TT, 12”x8”TT, 16”x15”FT
Studio: 20”x16”BD, 14”x6”SD, 10”x7”TT, 12”x8”TT, 14”x13”FT
Bop: 18”x14”BD, 14”x6”SD, 12”x8”TT, 14”x13”FT
Safari: 16”x15”BD, 13”x6”SD, 10”x7”TT, 13”x12”FT
Martini: 14”x13”BD, 12”x5”SD, 8”x7”TT, 13”x12”FT

All of the drums mentioned above are available separately to create individual set ups. The sets come as shell kits including double tom holder (Stage, Studio) or tom/cymbal holder (Martini, Safari, Bop) as well as with floortom legs.

For additional information and dealer search please check sonor.com or facebook.com/sonordrums.

Snare Drum Review: Ludwig Black Beauty

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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum: As one of the most recorded, and highly regarded, drums ever produced, we took the opportunity to present our thoughts on this much sought after instrument as a reference guide to  compare against our other snare drum reviews.

www.ludwig-drums.com

SVM Percussion to introduce new J.Leivas

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SVM Percussion will be introducing J.Leiva’s Omeya Evolution II Walnut and Russian Birch Cajon and their revolutionary new Omeya ëCrystalí transparent PMMA Plexiglass Cajon at the U.K. Drum Show.

With the ‘Evolution II’, Leiva present the next development of their best-selling Omeya model.

– Integrated Walnut Frame
– Frame-Inlay Front-Panel. 100% replaceable
– Ergonomic seat
– Round corners for maximum comfort.

Handcrafted in 12mm Russian Fenolic Birch plywood, with integrated mecanised Walnut. Tandem seat in natural 10mm rubber. Special rubber feet with reduced contact area, and disconnection from the floor. Direct Tuning System with six guitar strings in V form, localised vertically and tuneable from the exterior of the Cajon without the need for keys or other tools.

The Omeya ‘Crystal’ clear Cajon is a brand new concept from J.Leiva, bringing pure, clean, brilliant, velvety and mellow traits to the table. As functional as it is beautiful, and a great sounding instrument.

The body is constructed from 10mm thick PMMA Plexiglass with a front panel of Russian Birch wood, laminated to 3.2mm. High-power laser-cutting and engraved surfaces. Glued with a special high-power PMMA union cement. The tuning system is the same as on the ‘Evolution’ model.

More information can be found at http://leivapercussion.com.
Distributed in the U.K. by www.svmpercussion.co.uk and available at good U.K. music and drum shops.

Drum Kit Review: Mapex Saturn V Tour Edition

Here’s our review of a Mapex Saturn V Tour Edition Kit, consisting of…

22″ x 16″ Bass drum,

12″ x 8″ Rack tom,

16″ x 16″ Floor tom,

Matching 14″ x 6″ Snare drum,

Black Strata Pearl Finish

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

RRP: £1300.00 (plus extra £320.00 for matching snare)

Accompanied by: Mapex Falcon Hardware

2 x boom cymbal stands

hi hat stand

snare drum stand

single bass drum pedal

Hardware RRP: £720.00

Features:

  • Maple & walnut hybrid shell
  • Soniclear bearing edges

www.mapexdrums.com

 

Cymbal Review: Paiste Masters Series

Here’s our review of a selection of Paiste Masters Series Cymbals, consisting of…

15″ thin hi-hats – SRP: £546.00,

18″ Dark crash – SRP: £382.80,

19″ Dark crash – SRP: £406.80,

20″ Thin crash/ride – SRP: £422.80,

22″ Thin crash/ride – SRP: £526.80,

21″ Medium ride – SRP: £478.80,

20″ Dark dry ride – SRP: £422.80.

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

Features:

  • Handmade cymbals
  • Traditional Bronze construction

www.paiste.com

 

 

Snare Drum Review: Pearl Drums Dennis Chambers Signature

Here’s our review of a Pearl Drums Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum

RRP: £911.00

Features:

  • 14″ x 5″, 3mm cast Aluminium shell with 2mm reinforcement rings
  • Off-set lugs: 12 top, 8 bottom
  • 3 way snare strainer

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

www.pearldrum.com

Drum Kit Review: Guru Origin Series Kit with Intense Series Snare Drum

Here’s our review of a Guru Origin Series Kit with matching Intense Series Snare Drum, consisting of…

22″ x 14″ Bass drum,

12″ x 8″ Rack tom,

16″ x 14″ Floor Tom,

14″ x 7″ Intense Series Snare.

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

Shell Pack RRP: £4245.00, snare drum: £900.00

Features:

  • Thin, segmented Ovangkol shells
  • Bespoke low-massshell hardware
  • No vents on any drum

www.gurudrums.co.uk

Drum Kit Review Pearl Masters Maple Complete Kit

Here’s our review of a Pearl Masters Maple Complete Kit shell pack, consisting of…

22″ x 18” Bass drum

10″ x 7” Rack tom

12″ x 8” Rack tom

16″ x 14” Floor tom

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

RRP: £1439.00

Features:

  • EvenPly Six (6-ply 5.4mm), 100% maple shells
  • Matching maple bass drum hoops
  • Masters low-mass bridge lugs
  • Superhoop II on toms
  • Optimount suspension system
  • Stainless steel tension rods
  • Adjustable bass drum muffler

www.pearldrum.com