NEW 2021 SONOR AQX JAZZ | UPGRADED | Sound Test/Demo | 18/12/14

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For the third demo of our 2021 Sonor AQX Jazz Kit, we've added a few upgrades that makes this kit comparable to higher end builds. Our kit features a deep blue ocean sparkle wrap. Played by Gabriel Landa.

We coated the interiors of each shell with shellac to harden the wood and fill up air bubbles. For each bearing edge, we lightly sanded to achieve even edges and coated with wax. We replaced the original triple flanged hoops with Pearl Mastercast Die Cast Hoops. We also replaced the bass drum claws with heavier Gretsch Renown claws that we had lying around.
The heads used are Remo Coated Ambassadors for the batters, and the stock Remo UX Clear heads for the resos.

Configuration:
18 x 14 Bass Drum
12 x 8 Rack Tom
14 x 13 Floor Tom
13 x 6 Snare Drum

Features:
+100% poplar shells
+SmartMount tom mount
+Die-cast lugs
+1.6 mm Steel Hoops
+Lightweight

Cymbals: 22” Zildjian K Con Renaissance Ride (2407g) - Modified by Jesse Simpson, 21" Istanbul Mehmet Nostalgia 50s Sizzle Ride (2081g), 14" Vintage 1960s Zildjian Avedis Hi-Hats (1112g B / 844g T).


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Mics: We used two AKG C214 microphones as overheads, a Shure SM57 on the snare, and an AKG d112 on the bass drum.

Filmed/Recorded/Edited by Mikailo Kasha (@minkendo64)

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