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3 Ply vs 6 Ply Teardrops?
Further to the above, here is a recent recording (the mix is a little unbalanced, and the sax sound is too nasal) of the kit: http://web.comhem.se/inv...
9 years agoEarly 60's Sonor Teardrop - Wrap ID and Spare Parts
My guess would be that your kit is indeed an original factory kit, but from a transition period, and that Sonor took what they had as far as shells go...
9 years agoEarly 60's Sonor Teardrop - Wrap ID and Spare Parts
Thanks for sharing these pics. Very nice job you are doing! Strange that the BD is 6-ply and the toms 3-ply! /Magnus
9 years agoEarly 60's Sonor Teardrop - Wrap ID and Spare Parts
From JFBL...
9 years agoModifying hi hat stand for older small-hole cymbals
I have sanded down the plastic base on a couple of Yamaha 740 stands so they fit the smaller holes. The Yamaha clutch fits as is. /Magnus
9 years agoWTB: 60s Sonor Teardrops
From Timmy Deutsch...
9 years agoOptions for Early 70s Sonor Teardrop Tom Arm?
Jay, I suggest you join the very lively Sonor community over at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253195944712720/ Best, Magnus
9 years agoSonor Teardrop Era Tom mount
Jay: There are completely different mounting systems on early teardrop kits, not the boat shaped ones that dominate later on. Visit the Sonor museum...
9 years agoSonor Teardrop Era Tom mount
I don't have one for sale, but there were more than on version tom mount used during the lifespan of the teardrops. A picture or other specification w...
9 years ago4 Sale: Sonor Teardrop - 6 pc kit: Royal Blue Marble
From Jean Krupa...
9 years agoSonor - Turquoise Sparkle Teardrop Kit
Willdean, see here: http://www.sonormuseum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=16734 /Magnus
9 years agoWTB: 60s Sonor Teardrops
If you haven't done so already, you should join the Vintage Sonor FB-group. Also, there is big difference between the pre ca 1964-65 very thin 3-ply...
9 years agorestoring a late 50's sonor 'the new beat' teadrop
Wow, nice work, koene. I am looking forward to seeing the end result! Best, Magnus
9 years ago3 Ply vs 6 Ply Teardrops?
I have a ca 1958 teardrop kit, i.e. a 3-ply. The shells are indeed very thin. The tom holder flexes with the weight of the tom, for instance. But I ha...
9 years agoWho considers themselves player, or just an enthusiast.
From Wayne Brown...
9 years ago