Sonor Lite LD557MB 1.gen

Sonor Lite LD557 MB

1983

1st gen

12-ply Scandinavian Birch shell

14x7,25

Serial number: 523

Manufacture date stamp 304- april 1983

Signature Parallel snare strainer

Seamless rims from ferro-manganese steel

From Sonor Museum website:

"The Sonorlite drum shell is unique in several respects. It is made from Scaninavian Birch, which is also used in the production of aircraft. Its ratio of strength to weight is particularly favorable to percussion, so that a Sonorlite shell can be nearly 50% lighter than comparable shells. Snare drums and bass drums are 12-ply and measure 7mms, while tom tom and floor tom shells are 9-ply and measure 6mms."

"Sonorlite drums produce a warm, rich and modern sound. The balanced sound volume is achieved by special shell sizes. Every Sonorlite shell is veneered inside with selected plies of high-quality Scandinavian Birch, giving them the final touch to the sound."