Launching Two New Kits – AQX Stage & Studio and AQ1 Stage & Studio

MT JULIET, TN, April 1, 2022…SONOR is excited to present two new drum series to the US market. The expansion of the AQX lineup and introduction of the AQ1 were conceived with younger and less experienced drummers in mind. SONOR is confident these kits are destined to reignite the entry-level with player-centric package setups solving challenges for many first time and step-up drum kit buyers.
 

AQX Stage & Studio

The AQX series expands beyond the popular traveler configurations already on the market with Stage and Studio configurations complete with hardware pedals and cymbals from Sabian. This package offers 100% poplar shells in authentic sizes with all the essentials included in one purchase for any young drummer looking to get started.

AQX Studio Set

AQX Poplar Studio Configuration

  • 20″ x 16″ bass drum
  • 12″ x 5.5″ snare drum
  • 10″ x 7″ tom tom
  • 12″ x 8″ tom tom
  • 14″ x 13″ floor tom
AQX Stage Set

AQX Poplar Stage Configuration

  • 22″ x 16″ bass drum
  • 14″ x 5.5″ snare drum
  • 10″ x 7″ tom tom
  • 12″ x 8″ tom tom
  • 16″ x 15″ floor tom
Sabian Cymbal Pack

AQ1 Stage & Studio

The AQ1 series feature 100% birch shells, appointed with Remo pinstripe heads. Standard SONOR Stage and Studio configurations paired with 2000 series hardware give this step-up kit a unique position in the market.

Taking the mystery away from any drummer wondering what to do next, the AQ1 is the perfect next step on any player’s SONOR journey.

AQ1 Studio Set

AQ1 Birch Studio Configuration

  • 20″ x 16″ bass drum
  • 14″ x 6″ snare drum
  • 10″ x 7″ tom tom
  • 12″ x 8″ tom tom
  • 14″ x 13″ floor tom
AQ1 Stage Set

AQ1 Birch Stage Configuration

  • 22″ x 17.5″ bass drum
  • 14″ x 6″ snare drum
  • 10″ x 7″ tom tom
  • 12″ x 8″ tom tom
  • 16″ x 15″ floor tom

To learn more about the SONOR AQ1 Series, visit https://www.sonor.com/instruments/drums/aq1-series/aq1-series/

About SONOR Drums:

SONOR can trace its beginnings back to 1875, in a riverside factory opened by SONOR’s founder Johannes Link in Weißenfels, Germany where military drums and drumheads were manufactured. Over the course of the past 142 years SONOR has grown into a world leading drum manufacturer, perfecting the art of bringing sound to life. SONOR specializes in providing the best equipment for professional drummers, who rely on the unique sound and legendary quality of SONOR drums. SONOR has also made waves in music education, with Sonor Orff, founded in 1953. Orff’s instruments have been an indispensable part of early musical education and are well recognized in concert halls. SONOR is also recognized as the most reliable brand for traditional marching bands as well as on the big festival stages. The heartbeat of SONOR Marching Drums fascinates and moves people all over the world.

Media Contact

Jeff Mulvihill | jeff.mulvihill@khsmusic.com
Kate Richardson | kate@richlynngroup.com