Sonor Force 3007

[shadow_stalker]

I'm currently looking for a mid range(ish) drum kit and have been recommended the Sonor force 3007,which i will probably go for if i can get a second floor tom for it and obviously i intend to try the kit out before i buy it.

But i have heard some rather disturbing rumours about issues with tuning it, things like it going out of tune easily/often and it being hard to tune in general due to stiff lugs. If this is true then it will probably make me reconsider and look towards the Mapex Pro M or Tama superstar (both of which i intend to try, but i think i will still lean towards the Sonor provided there isn't too much of an issue with the tuning).

So if anyone could put my mind to rest about this i would really appreciate it.


http://www.drumshop.co.uk/product.php?id=3242 this is probably the place i will get it from (just incase it helps).

Also if anyone knows, how much worse (i don't mean worse in a nasty way, but more of a lesser quality way) is the 2007 series?

[Carn]

just keep in mind that the Pro M is constructed in the same factory ;)

I have a 3003 and haven't had any issues with it, I would be suprised if the newer models do have them.

[crazyguy832]

The Sonor 3007 and Pro M are both great drumkits. Any rumours about hard tuning are false. All the Sonors I've heard sound great. The only drums I've actually heard of (that make sense, somewhat... didn't Damo do something on this?) that go out of tune easily are some of Tama's with the Starcast mounts.

[Panopticon]

The Sonor 3007 and Pro M are both great drumkits. Any rumours about hard tuning are false. All the Sonors I've heard sound great. The only drums I've actually heard of (that make sense, somewhat... didn't Damo do something on this?) that go out of tune easily are some of Tama's with the Starcast mounts.

thats not what he meant, i means that the lugs are stiff, ie the t-rods are hard to turn...

as for the 3007 and 2007...they're the exact same quality. Only thing is, the 2007 is birch and the 3007 is maple.

[Berk]

thats true about the stiff lugs. You cant have them finger tight and the top of the tension rod touching the rim, or atleast my kit is like that/

[Panopticon]

mine is too.

[shadow_stalker]

as for the 3007 and 2007...they're the exact same quality. Only thing is, the 2007 is birch and the 3007 is maple.

Hmm i see that now but, guess thats what i get for not reading into it enough, cheers.

Thank you for the input, i will definatly check the 2007 and the 3007 out now (and maybe the mapex pro m if i get the chance).

[Aaron]

Tight-tuning rods is good. Means it keeps tension well.
3007s are a great kit.

[Damo]

The 3007 is an awesome kit. I have one that I gig with constantly and it holds up great!

Great sound too!
But i have heard some rather disturbing rumours about issues with tuning it, things like it going out of tune easily/often and it being hard to tune in general due to stiff lugs.
Which misinformed twit sold you that garbage? If you think about it logically, its a contradiction. Drums which have stiff lugs CANNOT detune as easily. In fact, they tune very easily and the stiffness in the lugs is deliberate - Its the 3007 version of Sonors 'Tunesafe' system.

as for the 3007 and 2007...they're the exact same quality. Only thing is, the 2007 is birch and the 3007 is maple.
Nope, there are a few more differences than just the shell material. Amongst these differences:

1) More lugs on the 3007 kicks and snares allow for tighter/looser tension and better holding of tuning under such extremes
2) Nylon gaskets under all 3007 lugs and rubber inserts on claw hooks
3) 400 series hardware with the 3007's as opposed to 200 series on the 2007

[Panopticon]

Nope, there are a few more differences than just the shell material. Amongst these differences:

1) More lugs on the 3007 kicks and snares allow for tighter/looser tension and better holding of tuning under such extremes
2) Nylon gaskets under all 3007 lugs and rubber inserts on claw hooks
3) 400 series hardware with the 3007's as opposed to 200 series on the 2007

Ahh right i knew i forgot to mention the hardware. I'll be honest i didn't even know about the rest. Is it the same with the 2005/3005's or is that an upgrade this year?

But generally build quality will be the same. With the things damo mentioned, the kit is great without, they are just an added bonus and im sure these features are reflected in the price. (though they're still cheap for what they are)

[We_Love_Lime]

Hey Damo.
I know you're pretty into Sonor
What do you know about the Jungle Kit?
I was planning on getting one, the 3007.
I figured I could always buy a bigger bass drum seperately if needed be.
And even than I'd have a gigging set/regular set (with like a 20inch bass drum)/double bass set up.

Good plan?
Anybody can answer this btw.
I trust Damo the most though.

[Damo]

The Jungle kit is awesome, but its not really going to give you enough for rock gigs, if thats your intention.

That being said, you can still pack power and punch in a smaller set. I play a 20/8/10/12/14 set for my rock shows and it works great.

If you are doing the quieter corner gigs, folk music, etc the jungle kit is great.

[We_Love_Lime]

i think that's what I'll be doing.
Awesome.
Thanks a lot.

[lewisniven]

you could also go for an older model and then spend some more on cymbals/hardware etc? I play a 3005 and its an amazing kit, sounds great, good quality etc... Basically identical to the 3007 aside from different lugs. I'm sure damo will point out a few more details, lol.

just a thought..

[Damo]

The wood is slightly different too, but the 05 series kits were very good also.