Modern vs Vintage Sonor: Are We Chasing the Right Thing?

[Jules]

This is a question that ChatGPT came up with as a possible Coffee with Jules topics, and I think it is totally relevant.

EDIT: The use of the term "Vintage" was rather vague. Trying to find a proper/relevant definition is just as bad.

Instead of trying to nail down a specific time period, I think that anything out of production for a spell and that is favored over current models is relevant.

[tcbetka]

I am not a vintage drum guy, whatsoever. I mean, age of the drum doesn't mean a lot to me...if it sounds great, then I don't care how old it is. So if a "modern" kit blows me away, then there you go.

[Syncopated_1]

Never cared for 'vintage.' Vintage usually means rounded bearing edges, removing strong bright attack and replacing it with what I consider a muddy sound. To each their own, but 45 degree bearing edges for me for that modern sound.

[SonorBart]

How are we defining vintage? My Scandi Birch Lites are 42 years old which most people would consider vintage, yet they have 45 degree edges and sound very modern.

[krusher74]

How are we defining vintage? My Scandi Birch Lites are 42 years old which most people would consider vintage, yet they have 45 degree edges and sound very modern.

I dont think anything Sonor made falls into the typical "vintage" umbrella till you get back to the teardrop era. The whole industry transferred to what we now consider a standard modern spec in the 70/80's

[Jules]

The use of the term "Vintage" was rather vague. Trying to find a proper/relevant definition is just as bad.

Instead of trying to nail down a specific time period, I think that anything out of production for a spell and that is favored over current models is relevant.