Sonor Signature Horst Link 14 X 8 Bubinga Special Edition Snare Drum Very Rare

  

If you know, you know. With a heavy heart, up for sale is my beloved companion, rare as they come, thing of beauty class and quality- Sonor Signature series Horst Link 14 x 8 snare drum - serial number 25218 believe it to be the special edition as high gloss lacquered Bubinga Wood finish - stunning! Carries the most wonderful, powerful deep-wooden'crack' sound along with the most accurate of sensitivity.

I did try to push myself to play again, around 12 years ago, by getting new head put on but it went straight back in its case and has stayed there to date. This actual snare was exhibited by Sonor in that year's Frankfurt international Music show. For those that know I don't really need to go into a long dialogue as to what these snare drums are all about.

The snare is really a thing of true beauty, weighs a tonne and the heavy wood-warmth of'crack' is truly awesome. Coupled with its sensitivity it's a true choice of many a professional studio/session drummers. As a regular gigging musician back then, this rarely came on the road with me and mainly used in rehearsal/recording studios or at home.

As you see, had custom flightcase made especially so extremely well looked after. Cannot see any imperfections on the wood finish, incredible really with a drum 35 years old. As you'd expect, small signs of a little surface rust on some of the steel nuts, nothing really, general signs of usage will little even marks on chrome lugs etc but all chrome in tact and very bright, looks great! This is a genuine but reluctant sale as it's been with me for what seems forever holding fabulous memories. I've kept it all this time as truly though it would one day be a hand-me-down to a son/grandson but wasn't to be. I'm therefore in no rush to sell and reserve price very near to asking. Caveat - complete with flight case, I'm guessing it's got to weigh around 25-30kgs!

Treat yourself- rarely come up and will only increase in value. Happy to allow viewings, communicate with genuine buyers with more pictures available on request.