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Sonor is a German musical instrument manufacturing company headquartered in Bad Berleburg. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest percussion companies in the world. Sonor currently manufactures drum kits and hardware. Apart from drum kits, Sonor also manufactured a wide range of other percussion instruments through its history.
- Sonor Has Been Around Since 1875
- With Great Passion Comes Great Drums
- They Let Us Build A Snare Drum from Start to Finish
- How to Get The ‘Sonor Sound’
The factory is based in Bad Burleburg, a few hours north of Frankfurt. But that wasn’t always the case. A man named Johannes Link founded the company in 1875 in Weissenfels, East Germany. His son Otto eventually took over, followed by his grandson, Horst. After World War II, the family had to flee East Germany’s new communist regime, leaving behind...
When we arrived at the factory, I met with brand manager Karl Heinz-Menzel, who told me about the company history and brand values. “If you want to be successful,” he said, “especially in the music or drumming industry, you need to have passion. Combined with the history of this company, it means something very special.” Karl gave us the grand tour...
As if a tour wasn’t exciting enough, I had the chance to build a Sonor Vintage Beechwood snare drum (with some help, of course). This 14” drum is designed to have a classic ‘60s sound, which comes largely from the rounded bearing edgethat replicates the drums of that era. Here’s how they do it at Sonor: First, they ‘cook’ the wood in an oven so it ...
A few features set Sonor drums apart from others on the market. One of these is the smaller shell sizes. Another is the construction, which comes from Sonor’s old timpani designs: the drumhead goes far beyond the bearing edges, which creates a different sound. Quality definitely comes first for these guys. Karl emphasized that they don’t want to cr...
We are extremely proud of this because we love to share our passion for drums with them and strongly support this diversity in our family. So, welcome to our SONOR Family: These artists are the heart of SONOR and keep the beat of life alive.
The country’s leading drum manufacturer today is Sonor, a company that has been run by the same family for 110 years. It was founded in 1875 by Johannes Link, who had previously been a wood turner and tanner.
The SONOR Sound is more than the sum of our knowledge, commitment, and experience. It is a unique masterpiece, captured in an instrument created to express what no other voice can say: This is YOUR Beat of Life.
In 1975, SONOR was the first drum brand to introduce a 45° bearing edge for maximum resonance and sustain. For us, developing the optimal drum is based on our exceptional manufacturing process that has evolved over the years.
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"The father of Sonor drums, Johannes Link, was born in 1848 in a small Bavarian village and in early life began his career as a wood turner and leather tanner. A thorough knowledge of these crafts is the foundation on which today's SONOR drums have established themselves as the world's best.
