Detail 01
Pure birch shell
SONOR states that pure birch was selected after blindfold tests of birch and hybrid shell constructions.

Independent shopping perspective
A German-made SQ1 birch snare with a 14 x 6.5 in., 7-ply shell, 45° bearing edge, steel hardware, and lacquer finish.


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Detail 01
SONOR states that pure birch was selected after blindfold tests of birch and hybrid shell constructions.
Detail 02
The drum uses a 45° bearing edge.
Detail 03
The snare is specified with a dual throw-off.
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Product questions
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It is 14 x 6.5 in.
It has a 7-ply, 7 mm birch shell.
No. The case or bag and stand are both listed as not applicable.
SONOR states that it worked closely with Chris Coleman and other SONOR artists during SQ1 series development.
Reference
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