Detail 01
Pure birch, 7-ply, 7 mm shell
Birch was selected for characteristic high frequencies and clearly defined low end.
Product detailSKU #1500000434181
SONORSQ1 Snare Drum 14 x 5 in. Satin Gold Metallic
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The SONOR SQ1 snare uses a pure birch shell, selected for high-end frequencies and clearly defined low end. Its 7-ply, 7 mm shell is paired with triple-flange hoops, Steel Carbon snares, a dual throw-off, and a 45° bearing edge. Finished in gold lacquer, it is a single SQ1-series snare drum made in Germany. The focus here is a birch-shell sound profile rather than an internally muffled design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking the SQ1 series’ birch-shell high end and clearly defined low end.
- A snare setup that uses Steel Carbon snares, triple-flange hoops, and a dual throw-off.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a snare with an internal muffler; none is specified.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Internal muffler
No internal muffler is specified.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The title identifies this as 14 x 5 in., while the specifications list 14 x 6-1/2 in.; confirm the required depth before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell made from?
The SQ1 snare has a pure birch shell with 7-ply, 7 mm construction.
02Does it have an internal muffler?
No.
03What hardware details are specified?
It lists triple-flange hoops, Steel Carbon snares, proprietary lugs, and a dual throw-off.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 7-ply
- Color
- Yellow
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Color Finish
- Gold
- Finish Type
- Lacquer
- Shell Material
- Birch
- Hardware Material
- Steel
- Shell Thickness Mm
- 7
11 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- 14 x 6-1/2 in.
- Hoop Type
- Triple-flange
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Snares
- Steel Carbon
- Internal Muffler
- No
- Configuration
- Snare size: 14 x 6-1/2 in.
- Lugs
- Proprietary
- Reinforcement Ring
- No
- Throw Off
- Dual
- Bearing Edge
- 45°
- Heads
- Branded
