Sonor AQ2 Drum Kits - 100% Maple Shells, Four Configurations
The Sonor AQ2 is where maple shells enter the Sonor range. A significant step up from the AQ1, the AQ2 uses 100% maple shells across all configurations - delivering a warm, resonant, naturally musical tone that suits studio recording, gigging, and all-round playing. Available in four distinct configurations to suit every playing context and space requirement.
AQ2 Standard - 20" and 22" Shell Packs
The core AQ2 range is available in 20" and 22" bass drum configurations across Titanium Quartz, White Pearl, Transparent Stain Black, and Brown Burst finishes. The Titanium Quartz and Transparent Stain Black are particularly striking - the stain finishes allow the maple grain to show through for a more premium aesthetic.
AQ2 Bop - 18" Jazz Configuration
The AQ2 Bop brings maple shells to a compact 18" bass drum setup - ideal for jazz, smaller venues, and gigging drummers who need a portable professional-quality kit. Available in Titanium Quartz, White Pearl, Stain Black, Brown Fade, and Aqua Silver Burst.
AQ2 Safari - 16" Ultra-Compact Shell Pack
The AQ2 Safari is a 4-piece shell pack built around a 16" bass drum - the most compact maple shell kit in the Sonor range. Available in White Pearl and Stain Black.
150th Anniversary Limited Edition
The Sonor 150th Anniversary Limited Edition AQ2 is a special commemorative set celebrating Sonor's 150 years of drum making - a collector's piece with unique finish and presentation.
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Sonor AQ2 Drum Kits - Buyer's Guide
The range of configurations available within the AQ2 is one of its strongest points. The standard 20" and 22" shell packs cover the most common playing contexts. The Bop's 18" bass drum is a popular choice among jazz players and gigging drummers who need a portable kit without sacrificing shell quality - and the AQ2 Bop's maple shells make it a genuinely capable jazz instrument. The Safari's 16" bass drum is the most compact maple shell kit Sonor produces, suited to practice rooms, apartments, and players who need the absolute minimum footprint.
The stain finishes - Transparent Stain Black, Brown Burst, Brown Fade, and Aqua Silver Burst - are worth highlighting. Unlike wrap or lacquer finishes, stain finishes allow the natural maple grain to show through, giving the AQ2 a more premium, organic aesthetic that is unusual at this price point.
All AQ2 kits are shell packs - cymbals and hardware are not included. If you're looking for Sonor drum kits for sale in the UK and want to try the AQ2 in person, you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.
























