Selling my studio snare, which has only been used for studio recordings. It's in really good shape, with new snare wires. Includes the drum key (specify for Sonor snare drums).

Sonor Phonic Series Snare Drum - D-518

  • Series : Sonor Phonic Series (Made in West Germany).
  • Production Years: 1980
  • Shell Construction: 9-Ply Beechwood Shell, 9 mm thick, utilizing Sonor’s signature Cross Laminated Tension Free (CLTF) process.

Dimensions & Shell Specs

  • Diameter: 14 inches
  • Depth: Deep Phonic Plus Model (e.g., D-518): 8 inches (14" × 8")
  • Ply / Thickness: 9 plies of full German beechwood (~9 mm total thickness).

Key Features & Hardware

  • Badge: Printed silver badge bearing the text "SONOR® PERCUSSION No. 81233 | 9 PLY BEECHWOOD SHELL | MADE IN GERMANY" along with the twin mallet logo.
  • Lugs: Classic heavy-duty Phonic chrome-plated double lugs with internal tension spring clips.
  • Tension Rods: German slotted tension screws equipped with Sonor's patented Snap-Lockâ„¢ system to prevent de-tuning.
  • Hoops: Heavy gauge triple-flanged or seamless chrome hoops.

Listed3 days 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
  • D-518 CW Phonic Plus 14x8" 10-Lug Beech Snare Drum
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 1980
Made In
  • Germany
Diameter
  • 14"
Color Family
  • White
Shell Material
  • Beech

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