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Sonor Force 2000?

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I know these aren't true VINTAGE drums, but probably from the late 80's. Somebody has a Force 2000 kit (10,12,13,16,22, & snare) for sale. Problem is he removed the wrap and repainted all the drums but didn't get to the floor or snare. Should I waste my time on this? He wants $325 w/old hardware and some cheap cymbals (probably cost me a couple hundred for new wrap?) I'd have me a 9 ply German made Sonor kit though...Just looking for some opinions.

Ludwig Vistalite (smoke)12,13,16,18,24
MIJ (tiger eye pearl) 12,13,16,20,14x5
Yamaha Gig Maker (white grape) 10,12,14,20,14x5
Peavey Radial Pro (red) 8,10,14,16,22,14x5.5
Tama Superstar (white) 6,8,10,8,10,12,13,14,16,18,20, two 22's, 14x5.5
Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Yes you would have one, but if time is a factor then it`s a little high to pay for a complete wrap and restore kit as is. But if you don`t wanna wait for another opportunity and have a favorite wrap in mind, then talk him down a hundred and go for it.

Have you examined it ? Those are nice kits !! I think they`re Basswood !!

Cons: I think the drum hardware is ugly !!

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Yeah, checked them out. The paint job wasn't bad, just incomplete and a bit ugly. Shells are good, hardware ok with some tlc. I thought the Force 2000's were some other kind of wood? I actually like the look of the long lugs on these kits and LOVE the Sonor kick drums (even the cheap ones!)

Ludwig Vistalite (smoke)12,13,16,18,24
MIJ (tiger eye pearl) 12,13,16,20,14x5
Yamaha Gig Maker (white grape) 10,12,14,20,14x5
Peavey Radial Pro (red) 8,10,14,16,22,14x5.5
Tama Superstar (white) 6,8,10,8,10,12,13,14,16,18,20, two 22's, 14x5.5
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 6524 Threads: 37

Don`t hold me to that yet, I just remember relateing basswood and Force, But it could be the earlier Force series !!

I don`t hate the look, just that they look too much like parade drums !! You can`t go wrong with any of the Sonor BD.

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 6524 Threads: 37

There was Basswood, birch, poplar, and Maple 9 plys and I think MIT luan !

Got a Pic. yet ??

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Sonor Force 2000 was only a German made 9 ply poplar.

There were other Force series drums, but only one Force 2000.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
Posts: 21 Threads: 9

Yep- RogerSling is right. Found some info on a Sonor site. Poplar 9ply, shells and hardware made in Germany.

No pictures. I'm sitting this one out. Not a fan of super deep toms...I'll give it a few days, if I can get them for $250ish I might grab 'em.

I could make a bop kit out of it though (10,13,16 bass)...DOH

Ludwig Vistalite (smoke)12,13,16,18,24
MIJ (tiger eye pearl) 12,13,16,20,14x5
Yamaha Gig Maker (white grape) 10,12,14,20,14x5
Peavey Radial Pro (red) 8,10,14,16,22,14x5.5
Tama Superstar (white) 6,8,10,8,10,12,13,14,16,18,20, two 22's, 14x5.5
Posted on 12 years ago
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