The Force 3000 drum series by Sonor is the continuation of the Force 2000's conception:
Instruments of high quality, with a high-tech look and affordable price. The Force 3000's main features are the sound, the wide selection of drum sizes and the new 3000 series hardware. Like all Sonor products, the new force 3000 is "Made in Germany."
Serious drummers who take pride in their equipment, but are also price conscious, will benefit from the Force 3000.

Sound and Design

The high quality of the Force 3000 sound is the result of a new birch shell construction.
The even and durable fiber structure of select plies of birch is the foundation for the drums clear resonance and powerful attack. The drums have 9-ply, 7.5mm cross-laminated shells (bass drums are 11-ply, 8.5mm) and have traditional Sonor precision 45 degree bearing edges. This combination enable a clear precise tone. All drums are fitted with original Sonor EP drumheads. The Force 3000 design is the consequent development of Sonor's new visual appearance. The one-piece tubular style lugs have a modern look, and actually releive shell stress when tension is applied.
Another feature of Force 3000 drums is their high quality finish. Three high gloss lacquer finishes and one natural finish are available.

(this was expanded in 1994 to include 1 covered finish and 3 stain finishes.)

Selection

Many different setups are available, since the Force 3000 series allows the building of drumkits from individual components. Three lacquer finishes and one natural finish are available:
High Gloss Black, Snow White, Red Crimson, and Scandinavian Birch.

The Force 3000 drums are compatible with all Sonor Hardware series.

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Technical Data

Snare Drum

• 9-ply wood shell, basic material birch, approximately 7.5 mm thick

• 10 tension lugs per side for accurate tuning

• dependable side-throw snare strainer release with fine-tune adjustment

• 24-strand stainless steel snares

• available in three lacquer finishes (High Gloss Black, Snow White and Red Crimson) and one natural finish (Scandinavian birch)

• specially-tapered uniform snare bed for increased sensitivity and projection

• supplied with ring muffler for batter head

• 45° bevelled bearing edges for minimal head-to-shell contact and pure tonal quality

• plastic gaskets underneath all lugs to avoid direct contact with the shell

• equipped standard with Sonor EP regular white coated batter head and transparent medium SD snare head for optimum sound

Bass Drums

• 11-ply wood shell, basic material birch, approximately 8.5 mm thick

• available in three lacquer finishes (High Gloss Black, Snow White and Red Crimson) and one natural finish (Scandinavian birch)

• bass drum hoops in matching lacquer finishes

• 20" bass drum has 16 tension rods; 22" and 24" have 20 tension rods for precise tuning

• bass drum spurs with memory gauges for forward angle and leg height adjustment

• bass drum spurs convert from rubber to spike point to insure stability on any floor

• split-jaw bass drum mount for secure grip of the tom tom holder tube

• 45° bevelled bearing edges for minimal head-to-shell contact and pure tonal quality

• plastic gaskets underneath all lugs to avoid direct contact with the shell

• one-piece tubular-style lugs relieve shell stress

• equipped standard with Sonor XP thin batter head and regular black medium front head for optimum sound

Tom Toms

• 9-ply wood shell, basic material birch, approximately 7.5 mm thick

• available in three lacquer finishes (High Gloss Black, Snow White and Red Crimson) and one natural finish (Scandinavian birch)

• 45° bevelled bearing edges for minimal head-to-shell contact and pure tonal quality

• plastic gaskets underneath all lugs to avoid direct contact with the shell

• one piece tubular-style lugs relieve shell stress

• indirect split-jaw mounting bracket insures secure placement of the toms

• equipped with original Sonor XP thin batter head and regular transparent medium bottom head for optimum sound

Floor Toms

• 9-ply wood shell, basic material birch, approximately 7.5 mm thick

• available in three lacquer finishes (High Gloss Black, Snow White and Red Crimson) and one natural finish (Scandinavian birch)

• 45' bevelled bearing edges for minimal head-to-shell contact and pure tonal quality

• plastic gaskets underneath all lugs to avoid direct contact with the shell

• one piece tubular-style lugs relieve shell stress

• knurling of floor tom legs insures non-slip stability in leg height adjustment

• oversized rubber tips on legs keep the floor tom in position

• equipped with original Sonor XP thin batter head and regular transparent medium bottom head for optimum sound