Sonor AQ2 Stage acoustic drum kit

Sonor AQ2 Stage

A 100% maple shell pack from Sonor with thin shells, 45-degree edges, and German engineering.

Sonor Shell pack

The AQ2 Stage is Sonor's intermediate maple shell pack, using thin 7-ply maple shells (5.8mm toms, 7.2mm bass) with 45-degree bearing edges and Sonor's Smart Mount suspension. The result is a resonant, warm, and articulate voice with the build quality Sonor is known for. The TuneSafe system helps the kit hold its tuning - a practical touch for gigging drummers.

Recommended for

Intermediate players Drummers who value build quality Warm, resonant maple tone Gigging and studio use

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration5-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple
Plies / thickness7-ply (7.2mm bass, 5.8mm toms/snare), 45-degree bearing edge
FinishLacquer/wrap options (Brown Fade, White Pearl, Titanium Quartz, Transparent Stain Black, Anthracite Shimmer Burst)
Bass drum22 x 17.5 in
Snare14 x 6 in — Maple
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 x 7 in
Rack tom 2: 12 x 8 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 16 x 15 in
Hardware includedShell pack only (includes double tom holder)
Cymbals includedNone
Made inSonor (Canadian/Chinese maple)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 100% maple, thin 7-ply shells are resonant and warm
  • 45-degree bearing edges and Smart Mount suspension
  • TuneSafe system resists tuning drift
  • Fully documented specs and quality hardware

Cons

  • Shell pack only - add hardware and cymbals
  • 22x17.5 bass is slightly shallow vs a typical 18-inch depth
  • Street pricing varies by finish and region

Key specs

Pieces5
TypeShell pack
Shell materialMaple
Bearing edge45 degrees