Up for sale is a holy grail for vintage Sonor collectors and heavy rock drummers alike: a stunning, first-year production Sonor Phonic Plus 14x14" square rack tom (Model T 14) in iconic Candy Apple Red finish. ✔️

Manufactured in October 1982 (verified by the internal factory ink stamp "210"), this drum comes from the very first batch of the legendary Phonic Plus series, introduced by Sonor Germany to define the massive 1980s arena rock drum sound. ✔️

While 14x14" drums are typically configured as floor toms, the Phonic Plus line boldly introduced this ultra-deep, square 14x14" size as a suspended rack tom, making it an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after component for completing or expanding vintage Sonor shell packs. ✔️

Key Specifications & Features:

• Production Date: October 1982 (First year of production, West Germany) ✔️

• Shell Construction: Legendary 9-ply heavy beechwood shell (9 Ply Beechwood Shell). Delivers incredible low-end punch, focused attack, and massive projection. ✔️

• Size: 14" Diameter x 14" Depth (Square "Power" Tom) ✔️

• Finish: Original factory Candy Apple Red wrap (KR code) in beautiful, vibrant shape. ✔️

• Hardware: 100% period-correct. Features the heavy-duty square Phonic lugs, slotted tension rods, and original seamless ferro-manganese steel hoops. ✔️

• Internal Stamp: Crisply marked "210" on the inner beech shell. ✔️

Condition:

The drum is in Very Good+ (VG+) condition, which is remarkable for a 44-year-old rock instrument. ✔️

• The original Candy Apple Red wrap retains a brilliant, deep glossy mirror shine. The seam is tight and secure. ✔️

• The chrome hardware is remarkably clean, showing only minimal, normal signs of age/wear with no heavy pitting or rust. ✔️

• The bearing edges are factory-sharp, and the 9-ply beech interior looks absolutely pristine. ✔️

• Tunes up flawlessly, holds tension perfectly with the original slotted screws. ✔️

Notes about condition: please watch pictures it's part of description ✔️

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

Shipping & Packaging:

As a collector's item, this drum will be treated with the utmost respect. It will be professionally packed according to Reverb’s strict vintage drum guidelines (wrapped in protective paper first to safeguard the wrap, followed by multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy, oversized box). ✔️

Worldwide shipping available 🌍

International buyers, please message me for an exact shipping quote to your location. ✔️

Don't miss the chance to add this rare, first-year West German masterpiece to your collection or drum kit setup! ✔️

Feel free to ask any questions ✔️

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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Listed18 hours ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Phonic Plus
Finish
  • Candy Apple Red
Categories
Year
  • 1992
Made In
  • Germany

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