Jason asks if when ordering SQ2s in Medium Birch; should he get the extra deep floor toms like the Sonorlites, HiLites and others had. Here is the UPID code from his configuration after our conversation: 1055932-2What is the advice you would offer, based on your knowledge and experience?

Mark tells us about becoming a drummer at a young age; his first Sonor drum and all about tech-ing Sonor drums on the road with Styx. He wraps up the conversation with a heartfelt commentary about his friend, Todd Sucherman.

John discusses Angel City Drum Works. He also expresses a strong appreciation for Sonor drums, though they are not part of the day to day operations at the drum shop.

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This is the video, as promised, of the results of fitting Hella Hoops and a Dual Glide Throw Off. This was not in depth, but admittedly half hearted in the wake of deciding to go with the Artist Bronze as my main snare drum. More detailed and comprehensive product review to come...

I don't know what Sonor may have up their sleeve for the near future, but in my haste to replace my now sold and shipped ProLite Brass, THIS is what I have bought. Big shout out to Tim Davis, and an anonymous person that really helped make it happen.

Update on interviews in the worksResponding to YouTube video criticismUpdate on new snare drum...

Aaron talks about his gear, his love of Sonor drums and the 150th anniversary gear presented at NAMM

The 'crisis averted' comment was intended tongue in cheek. But, I have ordered my next current/remaining in production snare drum. It should be here early next week, and I will reveal it along with my plans for a comprehensive Product Review. Also, interviews are underway with drum techs from 2 major Sonor artists, as well as a regional Sonor endorser. Plenty more to come!

It's Monday morning, and things I am working on include:(apologies for the hacking session-I meant to edit that out!) Drum Tech InterviewsThe search for more Sonor ArtistsThe evolution of the Sonor Strainer and how to repair problemsChoosing a dealerDealer Spotlights (still unsure on this one) My quest for a new snare drum