what have i discovered/sonor

[trevthedrummer]

hi i am a drummer from the uk and recently went to a local auction and bought 3 sets of drums for £30, one of the kits was covered in black felt and showed no name and the wooben bass hoops were both painted black. well curiosity got the better of me and i peeled the black off and this is what i was left with, please could you tell me if possible what year or name it is and what colour they called it and as much info as possible please. i actualy gigged it last weekend and it was such a thrill to play somethin a little older. i know your probably busy guys but thanks for your time. trev

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/trevthedrummer/sonor1.jpg

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

Looks like a 60's Sonor, but I'm no expert. The badge is certainly an older Sonor badge and the finish isn't something that's been offered for a long time. The hardware reminds me of 60's Premier hardware (particularly the tom legs). Try www.sonormuseum.com for some information.

[harryconway]

If that black pattern is part of the drum wrap finish, that would probably be classified as an "onyx". Very cool kit.

[trevthedrummer]

thanks for your reply, yes the black is part of the wrap. the wooden hoops have been covered in black paint too but i have started to strip paint off to reveal a continuous wrap the same pattern as the rest of the kit. the hoop is now back to nateral wood but not sure if i should paint it or leave it nateral with some varnish coating, any sugestions most welcome. thank you.

[druid]

Nice find....I have never been able to figure ou twhy people wrap drums in fur,foil or velvet but it looks like you have a nice and worthy restoration project!

[Bruce M. Thomson]

Very cool kit and I bet they sound real musical too. I would suggest leaving the hoops in the natural state with the lacquer.

[harryconway]

Leave the hoops original. Buy another set of hoops if you want "something else".

[trevthedrummer]

i realy appreciate all your coments and thank you all very much. i have take all the paint off the wooden hoops and it looks so much better and thats how im gonna keep it.

PLEASE ADVISE ME. when i took the felt wrap off the drums i was left with a sticky/tacky/gluey feel to all the drums, what would be the best stuff to use to get it off without damaging drums, cheers guys.

ps. i have never in my life been sentimental about a drum kit but this kit has changed the way i feel about playing and look so forward to the next gig to play them again.