SONOR SQ2 14" x 7.5" Birch Snare Drum – American Walnut Black Burst
This SONOR SQ2 14" x 7.5" Snare Drum is an individually configured premium instrument, combining a Scandinavian Birch shell with a stunning American Walnut outer veneer and Black Burst finish.
Handcrafted in Germany as part of SONOR's flagship SQ2 Drum System, this is a custom-specification snare rather than a standard production model. Its full 14" diameter and extra-deep 7.5" shell make it an imposing main snare, while the premium natural wood exterior gives the drum a finish as distinctive as its dimensions.
Scandinavian Birch Shell
This SQ2 has been specified around a Scandinavian Birch shell, one of the premium shell materials available through SONOR's custom SQ2 system.
SONOR describes Scandinavian Birch as having a distinctive character with tremendous projection, clear low and high frequencies and a smooth, balanced midrange.
Combined with the substantial 14" x 7.5" dimensions, this makes for a particularly interesting deep-shell SQ2 – ideal for drummers looking for a premium main snare with plenty of presence.
American Walnut Black Burst
The exterior features a premium American Walnut natural wood veneer, enhanced by SONOR's Black Burst treatment.
SONOR individually selects and applies its natural wood veneers, with each piece of timber displaying its own grain and figuring. The burst treatment adds darker shading around the exterior while retaining the natural character of the Walnut underneath.
Importantly, American Walnut is the outer veneer on this drum rather than the primary shell material – the shell itself is Birch.
Custom Made in Germany
SQ2 represents the flagship of SONOR's custom drum manufacturing.
Each SQ2 is individually configured from an extensive choice of shell materials, constructions, sizes, natural veneers, lacquer finishes and hardware options before being handcrafted in Germany by SONOR's master craftsmen.
SONOR's SQ2 system also incorporates premium features including TuneSafe tuning stability and the Dual Glide snare strainer system.
Key Features
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Custom-specification SONOR SQ2 snare drum
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14" x 7.5" dimensions
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Scandinavian Birch shell
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American Walnut outer veneer
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Black Burst finish
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Natural wood exterior
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Handcrafted in Germany
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Deep 7.5" shell
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SONOR TuneSafe tuning system
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Dual Glide snare strainer
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Premium SONOR SQ2 hardware
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Individually configured flagship instrument
Specifications
Brand: SONOR
Series: SQ2
Size: 14" x 7.5"
Shell Material: Scandinavian Birch
Outer Veneer: American Walnut
Finish: Black Burst
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. Individual instruments can be configured with different shell materials, constructions, dimensions, veneers, finishes and hardware options before being handcrafted in Germany.
What is this SQ2 snare made from?
The primary shell material is Scandinavian Birch, with a premium American Walnut outer veneer finished in Black Burst.
Is this an American Walnut shell?
No. American Walnut is the outer veneer on this particular drum. The primary shell material is Scandinavian Birch.
What does SONOR Scandinavian Birch sound like?
SONOR describes Scandinavian Birch as having a distinctive character with strong projection, clear low and high frequencies and a smooth, balanced midrange.
What difference does the 14" x 7.5" size make?
The 14" diameter gives you a conventional full-size snare format, while the unusually deep 7.5" shell provides greater shell volume than a typical 5.5" or 6.5" snare. It's a particularly interesting configuration for players wanting a substantial deep-shell main snare.
