Up for sale a is an ULTRA RARE, investment-grade vintage Sonor Z 6118 Original Vulkanfiber Drum Case from the legendary Horst Link era (Made in Western Germany). ✔️

This particular piece is a verified Factory Special Order from 1982 — historically aligning perfectly with the very first years of production for the iconic Sonor Signature Series (1981-1982). ✔️

While standard 12", 13", or 14" catalog cases from this era appear occasionally, the 18-inch model (Z 6118) was not a mass-production item. It was custom-built by special factory request in 1982, making it the ultimate, period-correct holy grail housing for a first-generation 18" Signature jazz bass drum or oversized floor tom. ( Originally for bass drum) ✔️

Specifications & Sizing:

Model: Sonor Z 6118 (Original Vulkanfiber Trommelbehälter) ✔️

Historical Significance: 1982 Factory Special Order (First-years Signature Era) ✔️

Factory Specs: Purpose-built for an 18" x 16" Bass Drum or an 18" x 19" Floor Tom ✔️

Production: Made in Western Germany (Horst Link Era) ✔️

Material: Heavy-duty vulcanized fiber with reinforced riveted construction ✔️

Good / Very good Preservation:

What makes this piece truly extraordinary is its flawless historical preservation:

The Holy Grail Badge: The original Sonor factory paper badge is 100% intact, pristine, and completely legible. On 99% of surviving cases, these badges are torn off, scratched without info, or missing entirely. ✔️

100% Original Parts: The original heavy-duty center tension strap and metal buckle are present, solid, and fully functional. ✔️

Structural Integrity: Good vintage condition. Last 20 years It has spent in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. ✔️

Important: used condition don't have warranty and not returnable, please write questions before payment ✍️ ✔️

Notes about condition: please watch pictures it's part of description and don't forget about age - case have 44 years ✔️

The Ultimate Completion Piece:

If you own a first-generation, museum-grade 1981-1982 vintage Sonor kit—especially the legendary Signature series or Phonic series—with an 18" jazz bass drum or a deep 18" floor tom, you know that your kit is incomplete without its period-correct housing. This special-order case will instantly skyrocket the historical and market value of your drum setup. ✔️

Extra notes: this case more about collectors, music shops, museums. Not for regular explotation. For all Sonor signature production fabric build around 500-600 pieces only. Thanks for understanding ✔️

Serious offers are welcome. ✔️

Worldwide shipping is available with premium, heavy-duty packaging to ensure this piece of history arrives safely. ✔️

Please message me for an exact shipping quote to your location. ✔️

Any questions please write me DM ✔️

Thanks for watching my shop ✅

Enjoy ☀️

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed5 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Z6118
Finish
  • Brown
Categories
Year
  • 1982
Made In
  • Germany

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