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Acquired a set of sonorlites, need some advice

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[Attachment: 73010]Awesome site, everyone seems to really know their stuff. New to the forum so go easy on me.

Recently acquired a sonorlite kit in metallic blue lacquer, I believe it's an 80s model. The place I rescued it from had it tossed in a corner gathering dust and didn't have a clue. Only thing is it's in a bit of a state.

I've managed to reassemble pretty much all of it. Miraculously all the lugs and drum hardware is all there and relatively good condition after a bit of TLC. However the lacquered shells have taken bit of a beating cosmetically so look a bit crap.

The kit is as follows:

20" bass drum

10" rack tom (+Tom arms)

12" rack tom

15" floor tom

14" snare (I believe it's an LD 547 but not sure what variation)

Gota say I've really fallen for the sound of it but I have a couple questions:

1. Kit sounds great but doesn't look as good as it sounds plus one of the bass drum hoops is pretty beaten up. Was thinking of re-lacquering all the shells. Am I going to completely devalue the kit in doing so?

2. Any one got any idea what the kit might be worth in its current state?

Will try stick a few picks up in the meantime

Cheers

Dave

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Wow you lucky SOB !i

Nobody I know of in person or online will part with their Sonorlites. They are 9 ply 6mm Scandinavian Birch with Phonic or Signature trim and hardware. Very light drums. Is there a date stamp inside ?

Q,1.... YES !i You`ll F` up the badge too !i

Q2,.... Lot`s !i

I believe the finish is Blue Onyx.

Please,.. more pics.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
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DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL ON THE CHROME OR THOSE DRUMS !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
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cheers man, Ive been very careful in cleaning up the kit as to not damage any of the hardware. I run a studio and had a bit of time today to get the kit set up and record some samples. cant see a date on the inside, but will have a proper look on all the drums. As requested a few more pics, will get some samples up as soon as i can.

Any ideas on how to restore that beaten up lacquer to its former glory?

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Posted on 10 years ago
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sonormuseum.com Old SONOR talk, this forum is fill with SONOR users and guys with lites. You can get all your information on these there.

The resto work, How deep is the rash ? Can you see wood ? Marine and Car body guys are good with lacquer repairs. Member JC Cabinets is really good with finishes as well.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
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