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With this pre-configured Sonor SQ2 beech shell pack from Sweetwater, your dream kit is just a click or a call away. Sonor’s been making drums by hand in Germany for more than 140 years. Over the decades, the company has worked tirelessly to ensure that its drum-making formula produces some of the finest shells that money can buy. Each shell comes crowned with precision 45-degree bearing edges and an eye-catching finish to elicit untold expression and beauty in a performance setting. Beyond that, you get forward-thinking features, including T.A.R. tom mounts and rock-solid TuneSafe lugs. The SQ2 beech shell pack’s thoughtful details combine to create an exhilarating playing experience that’s truly one of a kind. And with Sonor's AcoustiGate feature, tom sustain can be lengthened in seconds to suit virtually every song and style. Be sure to call your Sales Engineer to reserve your Sonor SQ2 Beech shell pack today.





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Handbuilt beech shells





This SQ2 shell pack features hand-crafted beech shells. Sourced from Germany, this tonewood is known for its well-balanced tone, well-behaved lows, and otherworldly projection. Drummers around Sweetwater love SQ2 beech shells for their massive dynamic range and lightning-fast response.





Precision 45-degree bearing edges





When Sonor engineered the first 45-degree bearing edge in 1975, they could have never predicted it would go on to shape the industry in such a dramatic way. The SQ2 proudly features precision 45s on top and bottom edges to maximize head response and sustain.





140-plus years of drum-making expertise





Sonor's strength-enhancing Cross Lamination Tension Free (CLTF) shell construction and Optimum Shell Measurement (OSM) shell undersizing create a drum that is sonically and structurally superior to others in its class.





Tone-enhancing shell hardware





Sonor's SQ2 shells are free from rattle and tone leaching thanks to their Advanced Projection System (APS) grommets, which limit wood-on-metal contact. Meanwhile, 2.3mm Power Hoops deliver a fat, full attack and pull a wide dynamic range out of every shell.





Custom-response T.A.R. tom mounts





Sonor's Total Acoustic Resonance (T.A.R.) tom brackets suspend shells without rattling or inhibiting resonance. And for players who prefer a different tone for different environments, Sonor's AcoustiGate feature lets you control shell sustain in seconds.





Performance-stable TuneSafe lugs





Built into every SQ2 lug is the TuneSafe system. This prevents tension rods from vibrating loose through heavy use, even under low tension, to keep tuning rock solid between takes and in transit. Looking for the cream of the Sonor custom shop? You'll find it in this Sonor SQ2 maple shell pack from Sweetwater.





Sonor SQ2 4-piece Beech Shell Pack Features:


Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 9-inch x 12-inch tom, 14-inch x 14-inch floor tom, 16-inch x 16-inch floor tom, 14-inch x 22-inch bass drum


The cream of Sonor's custom shop


Custom quality without the wait


SQ2 beech shells offer a balanced tone with outstanding projection and clarity


T.A.R. tom brackets suspend shells without affecting resonant potential


Medium shell thicknesses deliver a responsive feel


AcoustiGate vents let you control shell sustain in seconds


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