Sonor AQ2

Intermediate 100% maple Sonor series with compact and full-size configurations.

Sonor Shell pack

Sonor AQ2 is a flexible intermediate maple series offered in Martini, Safari, Bop, Studio, and Stage configurations. With 7-ply maple shells, SmartMount suspension, TuneSafe lugs, and matching snare drums, it is one of the strongest values for compact and standard maple kits below $1,500.

Recommended for

Intermediate drummers upgrading to maple shells Compact-kit players Urban gigging and small-stage performers

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Shells & sizes

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

ConfigurationMartini, Safari, Bop, Studio, or Stage shell pack with snare

Shell materialMaple

Plies / thickness7-ply maple: Canadian/Asian maple mix; 5.8mm toms/snare, 7.2mm kick

FinishWhite Marine Pearl, Titanium Quartz, Aqua Silver Burst, Transparent Black, Amber Fade, High-Gloss Ebony Veneer

Bass drum14, 16, 18, 20, or 22 in depending on configuration

Snare12 x 5, 13 x 6, or 14 x 5.5 in — Maple

Rack tomsRack toms: 8 x 7, 10 x 7, or 12 x 8 in depending on configuration

Floor tomsFloor toms: 13 x 12, 14 x 13, or 16 x 15 in

Hardware includedSmartMount suspension, TuneSafe lugs, bass drum lifter on small kicks, tom holder; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsRemo UT heads

Made inChina

Pros and cons

Pros

100% maple shell construction
Multiple compact and standard configurations
SmartMount suspension and TuneSafe lugs
Matching snare included

Cons

Stands and cymbals sold separately
Stock heads may need upgrading for recording

Key specs

TypeIntermediate maple shell pack with snare

Shell materialMaple

Bearing edge45-degree

Price verified$949-$1,449

Value

Excellent intermediate value because every AQ2 configuration uses maple shells and includes a matching snare across compact and full-size layouts.

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