Sonor Kompressor 14x06" Beech

This Kompressor snare drum features a 12-ply, 8mm-thick beech shell crafted using Sonor's Cross-Laminated Tension Free (CLTF) process. It measures 14x6", features ten Sonor TuneSafe double lugs, Steel Power Hoops, and a Sonor standard throw-off. As part of the development process for all its drums, Sonor spends extra time meticulously fine-tuning dimensions in relation to materials—a technique they call Optimum Shell Measurements (OSM). As a result, Sonor shells are actually slightly smaller in diameter than the specified size, allowing the heads to resonate optimally.

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Kompressor Series
With the Kompressor series snare drums, Sonor now offers a wide collection of powerful and versatile snare drums in its catalog. Great! Because, as far as we’re concerned, that was a major omission from Sonor’s lineup for a long time! With a choice of different materials and a wide variety of size configurations, the Kompressor series offers snare drums to suit every taste; a 100% success rate! And as you’d expect from Sonor, these are drums of the highest caliber! And by that we mean: quality, German precision! An inseparable hallmark of Sonor, really. Unlike all the metal snare drums in the Kompressor collection, the beechwood models are built entirely in Germany, making these the most affordable German snare drums in the entire Sonor collection. 

The Sonor connoisseur has, of course, already figured it out: this Beech Kompressor is more or less a stripped-down version of the Benny Greb Beech signature snare drum. So no beautiful figured birch outer shell, no built-in dampers, and the standard Sonor throw-off—but at their core, both snare drums feature a birch shell. However, the Kompressor’s shell is thicker (and, in this version, also has different dimensions), which makes the sound distinctly different; it’s just as rich and complex as the Benny Greb Beech, but a bit louder, perhaps slightly less dynamic, and naturally offers fewer tonal possibilities. As a result, this Kompressor has a much more distinct sound and captures the character of beech wood even more, making it a true all-rounder with its own unique personality!

Features:

• Series: Kompressor
• Dimensions: 14x06"
• Finish: natural beech semi-gloss
• Shell: 12-ply beech  
• Hoops: triple-flanged power hoop 
• Hardware: chrome 
• Lugs: Sonor double lugs 
• Strainer: standard throw-off