Sonor Hilite Black Diamond [Archive]

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bfpemberton

12-03-2005, 10:31 AM

8-10-12-14-16 22bd

On ebay now.

Zebman

12-03-2005, 01:01 PM

Ebay US?

Found it. The drums are pretty sweet, but the mounting system is a little questioning. How does it work? Does it pierce the shell?

Mictian

12-03-2005, 01:11 PM

Not really vintage, but one of the best kits i've ever heard.

The TJ

12-03-2005, 05:26 PM

thanks for the link! its the best kit i've never seen!

mpthomson

12-04-2005, 03:09 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sonor-HiLite-Black-Diamond-shellpack-no-snare_W0QQitemZ7371989918QQcategoryZ38097QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

That's it. The mounting system is the same idea as Pearl or Yams of the period and yes, the arms do pierce the shell.

However, as someone else said they are truly awesome drums, at least equal to anything maple you can but today.

russb66

12-04-2005, 03:20 PM

That's hot!

PhraseMMX

12-04-2005, 07:16 PM

I have a Sonor Hilite snare (http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=87219) in red maple. I love it.

I used it on this recording (http://media.putfile.com/Damage-Room---Call-Me-Blondie-cover)

I'd love to have a whole Hilite kit but I have a Masters MMX kit and an artist maple so I can't complain!

Well worth bidding for!

Phrase

andyman1970

12-13-2005, 07:23 PM

Is that Black Sparkle Lacquer by Sonor, or is it a different finish?

mpthomson

12-14-2005, 07:43 AM

No, it's slightly different. The modern Sonor version is Brilliant Black, which is black with dark sparkle flakes. I'm sure you could special order Black Diamond if you wanted.

The Black Diamond has silver, almost pearlescent flakes in it. The flakes reflect the hardware colour, so it looks a different colour with the copper hardware, making the drums take on an almost green hue. It's much more spectacular looking in the flesh, photos never do it justice!