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NAMM 2015: Sonor stand in pictures

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By Rhythm published 23 January 2015

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Sonor In Pictures

Sonor In Pictures

NAMM 2015: Sonor gave a wry nod to the past with their stunning new series at NAMM.

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Vintage looks

Vintage looks

With the new Vintage range, Sonor is aiming to conjure up memories of the '50s and '60s.

These kits are a nod back to Sonor's Teardrop range, a hugely popular series among vintage enthusiasts. These new kits come in Vintage Onyx, Vintage Natural and Vintage Pearl.

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Vintage Pearl

Vintage Pearl

These mouth-watering kits ship with rounded bearing edges, chrome hardware and have shells constructed from German beech wood. They look absolutely superb.

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Back in Black

Back in Black

They also feature classic Teardrop badges, and shells are all 9-ply/6mm cross laminated tension free.

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Prolite

Prolite

It wasn't all vintage, the Prolite series was also out in full force, as you can see right here...

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Another gorgeous finish

Another gorgeous finish

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Cajons ahoy!

Cajons ahoy!

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