My New Sonor AQ2 Drumset

[@Nichodemus_funkenstine]

Nice kit, I bought the Sonor Aq2 bop about 4 years ago, and then added a 20x16, 8/10 and 16 to make a shell bank all in WMP. They are great drums. For the record - I owned a Gretsch Brooklyn kit with similar sizes.. and the sonor kick drum blew the gretsch out of the water. The gretsch fit and finish was better and it tuned up a little easier. The sonor had a bit more cut and aggression to it, but still maintained a good punch mid-low frequency. I used them on my bands latest record back last year, and was not disapointed. Congrats on the new kit!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Nice man! Thanks for

[@hiptoalieu]

That is SO COOL!

[@Michael-xw4er]

Such a beautiful finish on these drums!

[@NintenDub]

We all gotta step back from time to time. But.... sometimes.it just meeds to be the player, and the instrument. And thats it. To rediscover the love and the fun, most importantly

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Well said Sir! Thank you

[@paul_solis]

Came for the drum review, stayed for the heart to heart. 💜

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GWROCKS]

Yoo man i love your kit buddy...! Cool scnzs

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thank you!

[@GWROCKS]

@@KevinAlcombrack i need sound buddy, you cant just show us only kit honestly lol

[@KevinAlcombrack]

@@GWROCKSThe only thing I have is my iPhone to record right now, and it sounds like ass lol. Do you have any experience with the Yamaha EAD10?

[@lalhmunmawiapachuau7777]

Congratulations! Great drums! Keep inspiring. God bless 🙏

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thank you so much!

[@hiptoalieu]

GREAT VIDEO! I have had the privilege to play an AQ2 White Marine Pearl kit as a house kit at a nice bar and grill in NC with my duo!! They have the "bigger" sizes with a 10"/12"/16" and 22x16" and MAN do I LOVE LOVE playing that drum set so so much!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thank you so much! Oh man I bet that 22” kick slams! How does that 16”” floor sound? Thinking about getting one.

[@hiptoalieu]

@@KevinAlcombrack Dude you would LOVE it!!! I actually would recommend a 16” floor tom with your set, at my church we have a 10/12/ rack toms 14 & 16 floor toms with a 20” kick! It works really well!!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

@@hiptoalieuThen that 16” is next on my list! Thanks man

[@Rocking-on-with-Frits]

Nice kit. My suggestion: mount your 12 inch on a cymbal standon your right. Like a hanging floor tom. I do that with my 13 inch (also Sonor), so I can place my ride in front of me. My 12 is on a stand on my left.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thanks man! I’ve actually thought about that, I think I’m gonna give it a try. Thanks man

[@Rocking-on-with-Frits]

@@KevinAlcombrack In my opinion it also looks very cool

[@jimmyj5605]

I would love to hear a cover play😮

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Check out my other vids, I have some covers I did using this kit. Thanks man

[@williampinner1893]

Mount the 12" like a suspended floor tom ahead of the floor tom. I've done that before and it works great. I have a Sonor Designer Series 7 piece in Birds eye maple light, green stain. Had em since 96. Love Sonor drums.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

I’m gonna try that today! Thank you so much! I love birdseye maple, sounds like a beautiful set you have!

[@mattgb23]

When do we get to hear this beautiful kit? And how bout a vid on drilling out the cymbals. Really like the look of how they turned out. Enjoy Kevin!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

lol I’m working on it, I just don’t have any recording equipment, so I’m just going to use my iPhone. I wish I would have thought of making a video about drilling them out, I could just make a video explaining how I did them and the tools I used, would that work? Thank you so much!

[@boldstardex]

welcome to the aq2 club! Looking forward to your drum videos

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thanks man! Videos are coming!!

[@lcollet4530]

I like this kit! I have one with the 16x15 bass drum, is your version the safari or bop kit? Thanks!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thanks man! Mine is actually the Studio with the 20” kick. Love it!!

[@lcollet4530]

@@KevinAlcombrackfantastic! I will look into the 20x16 on my next purchase. Thank you for the reply

[@Aaronunderwoodmusic]

Bro, you ever play them or do you just talk to them?

[@KevinAlcombrack]

I play the hell out of them, I just don’t have anything to record them with. Working on that.

[@ivanbajovic3476]

@@KevinAlcombrack Iphone recording would be fine. A lot of drummers want to hear natural sound. Great kit anyway.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

@@ivanbajovic3476I will record some playing with my iPhone, video coming soon! Thanks man

[@regentsaquariums5692]

Your wife's the MVP for sure! Fortunately I play drums for the church. Every other 2-3 weeks I am serving there probably I could earn some allowance at gigs however I decided to dedicate my time for the Lord & earning to God's time and that value. I really appreciate the church letting me bring my cymbals there Zildjian K sweets 20inch crashes and K dark custom rides. Keep doing what you do and keep playing drums! You're awesome!✌️💪💪👍👍

[@KevinAlcombrack]

That she is! Very cool man, thank you so much

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Beautiful kit!!!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thank you so much!

[@sharper9009]

I played in bands for 10-12 years and basically did the same thing you did. I got burned out and pretty much quit playing for 3 years. Now the fire is back and I’m playing everyday and have even started playing with some musicians again. It gets in your blood and you start missing it after a while

[@KevinAlcombrack]

That’s exactly where I am at! The fire is back be playing again, not in any huge rush to join a band, but who knows what the future holds. Thanks for your comment!

[@Mhxhgc]

How did you find the bearing edges on the kit? My AQ2 was terrible, the only way to get the heads to seat evenly was to crank the hell outta them, otherwise the heads rock around. Was awful, I had to get the edges re-cut by someone & now it’s fine. Curious to see if anyone else had this problem. Ta.

[@hiptoalieu]

Okay I LIKE your DIY trash china!

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thanks man! It’s crazy the difference it makes!

[@patrikkarlsson9463]

Omg, just play the thing dude

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Sorry I know I ramble on, thanks for watching anyway

[@pcgkjrn]

Band drama!

[@krusher74]

It's SonOr, not SonAr, its written on the drums! They will be returned to Germany if you don't stop.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Not sure what you mean? I spelled them correctly, but thanks

[@JoeMo2000]

Why not hit the drums so we can hear what they sound like with no mics.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

Thanks man! I did make another video recorded with my iPhone playing them. It does not showcase there sound, these drums sound incredible.

[@JoeMo2000]

@KevinAlcombrack OK. Thanks. Maybe I missed it in this video, but did you buy the Stage or Studio versions? I think the only difference is the bass drum and floor tom sizes. I think I did hear you say 16" floor tom but could be wrong which would be the Stage version.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

I purchased the Studio version. 20” kick, 10, 12 and 14 toms and 14x6.5 snare. I’m going to buy the 16” later on.

[@JoeMo2000]

@KevinAlcombrack Thanks. I was thinking "Studio" is more for studio, not gigs. But it looks like only bass drum and floor tom sizes are the differences, right? If so, I guess Sonor says, "Studio" rather than "Fusion". I just need the drums to not sound dead but quick attack and project.

[@KevinAlcombrack]

That’s correct! These absolutely do not sound dead. They are very punchy, lots of tone and they project very well and the kick drums and so deep and punchy. I’m telling you, I’ve owned DW collectors , and TAMA star classics and imho my Sonor aq2 sound so much better.