Gear
I have a wide array of drums, cymbals and accessories in my collection. I may bring a different set up to a gig or session But I have two standard set ups, The first I call my "Big Rig" the next I call my "Gig Rig". Both are fun to play, The "Big Rig" is what you will most likely see me play on the road, my "Gig Rig" I generally use locally or on a small gig. I find having a wide selection of gear to be a great tool! Not only is it my job as the drummer to serve the band with the notes I play, but also with the gear I bring. Below are pictures and descriptions of both my "Big" and "Gig" rigs.... now don't get me started on snare drums!!!
I have a variety of kits: Pork Pie, DW & Ludwig
I have a variety of kits: Pork Pie, DW & Ludwig
"Big Rig"
This is my "Big Rig"! This is generally the rig ill bring out on the road, and locally as well depending on the gig. There have been times where ill use just one floor tom and no china, and so on. But this is basically what Ill go off of when choosing a set up for a gig or session. As you can see its a one up two down configuration with the floor toms. The sizes on this set up are 12x8 rack tom 14x12 floor tom 16x14 floor tom and 22x20 kick. The snare changes every day! I use a wide array of Sabian Cymbals, Models change just like snare drums for me. But I mostly use 18 &20 inch crashes, 18 inch china, 21-24 inch ride, 14 inch hats and 8-10 inch splash.
I use all DW 9000 series hardware and pedals including hi hat stand and double pedal. I use all Evans Drumheads. On the kick I use the Emad 2 clear with a EQ3 Black on the resonant side. Toms I use the EC2 Clears and G1 Clears on the resonant side. Heads also change from time to time. In studio I sometimes like coated! Oh and I cant forget the cowbell!
I use all DW 9000 series hardware and pedals including hi hat stand and double pedal. I use all Evans Drumheads. On the kick I use the Emad 2 clear with a EQ3 Black on the resonant side. Toms I use the EC2 Clears and G1 Clears on the resonant side. Heads also change from time to time. In studio I sometimes like coated! Oh and I cant forget the cowbell!
"Gig Rig"
This is my "Gig Rig" I have this set up really make it easy to load in and load out etc... since locally I generally don't have a tech like I would on the road. I really like this rig because It allows me to be creative but still have control. I use this a lot and I really enjoy it!
Just like my "Big Rig" cymbal models change almost everytime. Ill use the 14 inch floor tom rather then the 16, etc... But really its simple! Kick, snare hats ride and sometime I don't even use a floor tom! Some guys say that I'm crazy for playing a rig this small but I look at it like its my job to play time and Im not going to bring a piece of gear to a gig set it up to find out I didn't need it after all. Sometimes I do at other things to this rig. But generally it stays this small!
Just like my "Big Rig" cymbal models change almost everytime. Ill use the 14 inch floor tom rather then the 16, etc... But really its simple! Kick, snare hats ride and sometime I don't even use a floor tom! Some guys say that I'm crazy for playing a rig this small but I look at it like its my job to play time and Im not going to bring a piece of gear to a gig set it up to find out I didn't need it after all. Sometimes I do at other things to this rig. But generally it stays this small!
