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THE NEW PROLITE SERIES
ProLite, the new trend-setting series from SONOR.
The heritage of over 135 years of drummaking
experience meets the passion, knowledge and
creativity of SONOR ’s international team of design
engineers, professional players, distributors, and
retailers.
Using only the finest hand-picked wood selections
from eco-friendly resources, precision metal components, and a superior lacquering process, each
drum is a piece of art. Made and assembled with care
to meet advanced demands and set the bar for
professional drums, ProLite combines superior
tone, leading-edge design, function and precision
to deliver the perfect tools for your musical
inspirations. The perfect match for your gig, no
matter what style you play!
For the drummer, there should be more to life than
just another set of drums …
Mikkey, best known as the Drum-Powerhouse for
Rock‘n Roll‘s loudest live-band: Motörhead, has
been part of the SONOR family of artists for more
than 30 years. After filling the drum throne for
artists such as King Diamond & Dokken and having
appeared on numerous recordings, Mikkey joined
Motörhead in the early 90’s. His style, both unique
and powerful is recognized as the key ingredient to
Motörhead’s thunderous sound!
The 14" x 7.25" Snare Drum features Mikkey’s favorite shell construction, a 6-ply Birch Shell. A shell
PHONIC RE-ISSUE SNARE DRUMS
By popular demand, SONOR proudly re-introduces
two Heavy Weights of the early 1980‘s - the famous
Phonic D 516 and D 515 Snare Drums.
Famed and favored by SONOR Vintage geeks around
the globe, they are a true re-issue of the earlier
models.
D 515 PA PHONIC RE-ISSUE SNARE DRUM
p 14" x 5.75" Shell Size
p Beech Shell Construction 12-ply
p Rosewood outer and inner veneer
p Phonic Lugs, Slotted Screws
p Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Hoops
p Remo Drumheads made in USA
D 516 MR PHONIC RE-ISSUE SNARE DRUM
p 14" x 6.5" Shell Size
p Beech Shell Construction 9-ply
p Mahogany outer veneer and
Beech inner veneer
p Phonic Lugs, Slotted Screws
p Chrome Hardware, Power Hoops
p Remo Drumheads made in USA
S ONOR – T HE DRUMMER ’S DRUM
L ID SC H L A G
MIKKEY DEE
SIGNATURE
SNARE DRUM
PH O TO : D I
A N A N I T SC
HKE
RE-DEFINING THE
DRUMMER’S DRUM!
that is known for its wide tuning range, powerful
mids and highs, and well balanced low end.
A thrilling Artwork by Motörhead’s Album Designer
Mark Devitto features some of Rock’s most popular
icons and perfects the latest addition to SONOR’s
growing Signature Snare Drum Line.
400 SERIES HARDWARE NEWS
MBS 400 Mini Boom Stand
The new Mini Boom Stand MBS 400 features a
Retractable Boom Arm, similar to our High End 600
series Mini Boom Stand.
Great for transport, simply discharge the boom arm
into the stand‘s upper tube! And whatever stand is
needed - boom or straight, this offers it both.
SS 400 Snare Drum Stand
We added a toothless tilter
to our new 400 Series Snare
Drum Stand.
This allows maximum fine
adjustment of the Snare
basket.
Ornamental laser engraved metal washer
underneath the vent hole rivet
The “DUAL GLIDE SYSTEM”
snare strainer mechanism
features a technically perfected
snare wire engage-and-release
system. Both the strainer and
butt sides are equipped with
a fast-release snare wire
detach function.
PROLITE SET
IN RED TRIBAL
FINISHES
SEMI GLOSS
FAMILY OF FINISHES
HIGH GLOSS
FAMILY OF FINISHES
CREME WHITE
SONOR PERCUSSION NEWS
NEW CAJON LINE
EXOTIC VENEER
FAMILY OF FINISHES
BRILLIANT BLACK
RED TRIBAL
MADE IN GERMANY
VINTAGE MAPLE SHELL – The core of ProLite
SILVER SPARKLE
WALNUT BROWN BURST
RUBY RED
Our High-End models Tineo and Listrado are the
peak of our new Cajon range. The Cajons come with
enormous low end and distinctive Snare sound. The
Listrado model and the Tineo model create a fine
snare sound with the help of guitar strings.
We are proud to introduce our All-New Cajon Line
made in Germany, consisting of 5 exciting new
models and two very innovative new Cajon Pads.
The smallest Cajon Chico is designed for kids and
now has got two playing areas which allow for additional sounds and more playing fun. The Mediano
model has an outstanding snare and bass sound and
comes with multi-colour body. Our Grande Model
offers excellent low end paired with percussive
snare sound. Natural body and front plate.
NUSSBAUM
NATURAL
PLUS: All our Cymbal Stands and Arms will be
equipped with a new cymbal sleeve cup that unites
cymbal sleeve and bottom washer in one piece.
Our new Practice Everywhere Cajon Pads are
based on our new High-End Cajon models.
Enjoy your practice everywhere with real but
modest sound!
Equipped with guitar strings.
EBONY WHITE STRIPES
PROLITE
CHECK OUT OUR
BRAND-NEW PROLITE MOVIE ON:
MANUFACTURING
Grande
1 Shell Manufacturing
www.youtube.com/SonorDrumTube
STARRING: GAVIN HARRISON,
THE DRUMBASSADORS AND
FLORIAN ALEXANDRU-ZORN!
Listrado
2 Shell Manufacturing
1
2
3
3 Bearing Edge Cutting
4 Lacquering
5 CNC Drilling
Mediano
6 Final Assembly
and Tuning
4
5
6
Redesigned
TOTAL ACOUSTIC RESONANCE- Mounting system
Chico
Tineo