SONOR SQ2 14" x 6.5" Medium Birch Snare Drum – Birdseye Maple
This SONOR SQ2 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum is a custom-specification instrument handcrafted in Germany, combining a Medium Scandinavian Birch shell with a premium Birdseye Maple outer veneer.
Part of SONOR's flagship SQ2 Drum System, this isn't a standard production-line snare. SQ2 allows individual shell materials, constructions, sizes, veneers and hardware options to be combined to create highly individual instruments, making this a particularly special snare for players looking for something beyond SONOR's regular production ranges.
The 14" x 6.5" dimensions provide the familiar versatility of a full-size snare, while the Medium Birch construction offers a strong, articulate response with plenty of projection and definition.
Medium Scandinavian Birch Shell
This particular SQ2 has been specified with SONOR's Medium Birch shell construction.
SONOR sources its SQ2 birch from Scandinavia, with the material chosen for its distinctive projection and clear response across the frequency range.
At 14" x 6.5", the drum offers plenty of body while retaining the definition and attack associated with birch – making it a versatile premium main snare for live playing, recording and demanding professional setups.
Birdseye Maple Outer Veneer
The exterior is finished with a premium Birdseye Maple veneer, giving the drum a highly figured natural appearance that makes each example visually distinctive.
Importantly, Birdseye Maple is the outer veneer, while the primary shell construction of this particular drum is Medium Birch.
SQ2 Hardware
As part of SONOR's flagship SQ2 system, the drum features premium SONOR hardware including TuneSafe tension rods and the Dual Glide snare strainer.
TuneSafe is designed to prevent tension rods from loosening under playing, while the Dual Glide system provides precise snare-wire adjustment and smooth engagement.
Key Features
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Custom-specification SONOR SQ2 snare drum
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14" x 6.5" dimensions
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Medium Scandinavian Birch shell
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Premium Birdseye Maple outer veneer
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Handcrafted in Germany
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SONOR SQ2 flagship construction
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SONOR TuneSafe tuning system
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Dual Glide snare strainer
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Premium SONOR hardware
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Professional 14" x 6.5" main snare dimensions
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Individual custom-spec SQ2 configuration
Specifications
Brand: SONOR
Series: SQ2
Size: 14" x 6.5"
Shell Material: Scandinavian Birch
Shell Construction: Medium Birch
Outer Veneer: Birdseye Maple
Snare Strainer: SONOR Dual Glide
Tuning System: SONOR TuneSafe
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Condition: New
Configuration: Custom Specification
FAQs
What is the SONOR SQ2 Series?
SQ2 is SONOR's flagship custom drum system, offering a huge range of shell materials, constructions, sizes, finishes and hardware combinations. This means individual SQ2 drums can have substantially different specifications.
What is this SQ2 snare shell made from?
This particular drum has been custom specified with a Medium Scandinavian Birch shell and Birdseye Maple outer veneer.
Is the Birdseye Maple the shell material?
No. On this drum, Birdseye Maple is the decorative outer veneer. The main shell construction is Medium Birch.
What does a birch SQ2 snare sound like?
SONOR describes Scandinavian Birch as having a distinctive, projecting character with clarity in the low and high frequencies and a balanced midrange. Combined with the 14" x 6.5" dimensions, this makes it a versatile option for players looking for both body and articulation.
Is this SONOR SQ2 snare made in Germany?
Yes. SQ2 sits at the top of SONOR's German-made drum offering and is individually produced to its chosen specification.
