Sonor AQ2 acoustic drum kit

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

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

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