Special Edition Phil Rudd Drum Set Released By Sonor
Celebrating a collaboration of almost 40 years, Sonar and Phil Rudd have teamed up to create a unique special edition drum kit. This kit features the large, powerful Sonor drums that have been the driving force behind AC/DC's sound.
The Phil Rudd Special Edition Drum Set features a 22" X 18" no mount Bass Drum, a 13" X 121/2" Tom Tom, an 18" X 171/2" Floor Tom, and a 16" X 171/2" Floor Tom in a gloss black finish. Hardware is also included, (bass drum pedal, two mini-boom stands, a single tom stand and hi hat). The kit retails for $1,659 and has a MAP price of $999.
Phil's philosophy on drum sound is pretty simple, "I have always preferred the big, powerful sound of large toms and floor toms". This new set certainly delivers on that philosophy! "This drumset was designed to achieve the fat, punchy sound Phil prefers and will be an excellent choice for rock players all over the world to create that sound" said Larry Nelson, Product Manager for Sonor USA.
Australian native Phil Rudd is one of the most important drummers in the history of rock music and his drumming has influenced drummers all over the world. His playing is an essential part of the AC/DC sound. AC/DC is without a doubt one of the most important, influential and successful rock bands of all time. Since forming in 1973, AC/DC's high voltage rock 'n' roll has sold?out concert tours with sales of more than 200 million albums and counting.
The Phil Rudd Special Edition Drum Set will be available at all authorized Sonor dealers starting fall 2009. For more information on AC/DC go to: http://www.acdcrocks.com - also check out the SONOR homepage: http://www.sonor.com.
What kit does Phil Rudd (AC/DC) play on the "Black Ice" Tour?
FAQ of the year: “What kit does Phil Rudd (AC/DC) play on the “Black Ice” Tour?”
There are more and more questions coming in where people ask for Phil Rudd’s kit specifications. To answer the question… this is what Phil currently uses on the AC/DC “Black Ice” World Tour:
Series: Designer (production time: 1994)
Shells: Maple Light (ML) Shell, Solid Black (Colour Code , Chrome plated Fittings, Single Lugs. Maple Light Tom Tom and Floor Toms with 9 plies (6.3 mm, 3 layers of 3 plies ea.), Maple Light Bass Drum with 12 plies (8.4 mm, 4 layers of 3 plies ea.)
Sizes:
22x18” Bass Drum (No Mount, Designer Style Spurs) DB 2218 ML B
13x13” Tom Tom (H-Bar Mount) DT 1313 ML B
16x16” Floor Tom (Designer Style Brackets) DF 1616 ML B
18x18” Floor Tom (Designer Style Brackets) DF 1818 ML B
Snare Drum: Horst Link Signature Series 14x5” Brass, Heavy Die Cast Hoops, Tune Safe, Chrome Plated Fittings
Hardware: 5000 Series (discontinued) and current 600 Series Stands, Giant Step Single Pedal
1x DT 670 Drum Throne
6x CBS 672 Cymbal Boom Stands
1x CBA 672 Cymbal Boom Arm (attached to Ride Cymbal Stand with Multiclamp MC 276)
1x GSP 3 Giant Step Pedal
1x SS 677 Snare Stand w/Quick Release Tilter
1x 5000 Series Double Tom Stand (to hold 13” Tom Tom)
1x 5000 Series HiHat Stand
Since Designer Series (introduced 1994) was discontinued December 31st, 2008, SQ2 would be the equivalent Series nowadays.
Equivalent Tom Tom and Floor Tom Shell construction: Medium Maple
Equivalent Bass Drum Shell construction: Heavy Maple
