Originally purchased in Scottsdale Arizona, I still use these "1980" Tama Superstars for most of my "live" shows and
recording projects. The kit is 6 ply Birch and the color is aqua marine stain over the birch wood grain.
recording projects. The kit is 6 ply Birch and the color is aqua marine stain over the birch wood grain.
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My main kit is a Tama Superstar Birch Drum Set
Tama Superstar Drum Sizes
8" x 12" Rack Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
9" x 13" Rack Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
16" x 16" Floor Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
16" x 18" Floor Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
14" x 22" Bass Drum with AKG D112 mic mounted inside
Remo Clear Pinstripe head on the batter side and Ebony Ambassador on the front
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
9" x 13" Rack Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
16" x 16" Floor Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
16" x 18" Floor Tom with Shure SM57 mic mounted inside
Remo Coated Ambassador head on the top and Clear Ambassador on the bottom
14" x 22" Bass Drum with AKG D112 mic mounted inside
Remo Clear Pinstripe head on the batter side and Ebony Ambassador on the front
Ludwig 1961 Super Classics
These drums are beautiful, dated March 1961. This is a Maple kit with White Marine Pearl finish. I picked these up in
Henderson, NV in May of 2008. I had to put a lot of work into this drum set to get it playable and show ready.
I currently use this kit with "Springsteen! The Premier Tribute To The Boss".
Henderson, NV in May of 2008. I had to put a lot of work into this drum set to get it playable and show ready.
I currently use this kit with "Springsteen! The Premier Tribute To The Boss".
Ludwig Super Classic Drum Sizes
14" x 22" Bass Drum
9" x 13" Rack Tom
4" x 14" (Downbeat Snare)
The snare is from the "Downbeat" series
16" x 16" Floor Tom
9" x 13" Rack Tom
4" x 14" (Downbeat Snare)
The snare is from the "Downbeat" series
16" x 16" Floor Tom
I have been playing Zildjian cymbals my entire career. I currently still play Zildjians along with an assortment of Sabian's.
Cymbals do break, so I don't always have what you may see in a photo from the past. What is listed is currently what I have.
Typically, on a "Live" gig, I use the 20" Ping Ride, a 16" & 17" crash cymbal and my quick beat hi hats. Depending on the gig or the
recording, I usually add the china, an extra crash and the splash if necessary for extra coloring and sound enhancement.
Cymbals do break, so I don't always have what you may see in a photo from the past. What is listed is currently what I have.
Typically, on a "Live" gig, I use the 20" Ping Ride, a 16" & 17" crash cymbal and my quick beat hi hats. Depending on the gig or the
recording, I usually add the china, an extra crash and the splash if necessary for extra coloring and sound enhancement.
Cymbal sizes
22" Zildjian "A" Ride
22" Zildjian (Vintage) Ride with rivets
20" Zildjian Ping Ride
16" Zildjian "A" med thin crash
16" Sabian AAX studio crash
16" Sabian AAX stage crash
17" Zildjian (vintage) med thin crash
18" Sabian China cymbal
8" Sabian Splash
14" Zildjian Quick Beat Hi Hats
12" Zildjian Thin Hi Hats (vintage)
Sabian "V-wave" Cymbal Tony Verderosa (specialty)
22" Zildjian (Vintage) Ride with rivets
20" Zildjian Ping Ride
16" Zildjian "A" med thin crash
16" Sabian AAX studio crash
16" Sabian AAX stage crash
17" Zildjian (vintage) med thin crash
18" Sabian China cymbal
8" Sabian Splash
14" Zildjian Quick Beat Hi Hats
12" Zildjian Thin Hi Hats (vintage)
Sabian "V-wave" Cymbal Tony Verderosa (specialty)
My main snare is a "1979" 6 1/2" x 14" Slingerland "Spitfire", which features a 5 ply wood shell made of maple, poplar and
mahogany with a chrome covering. I have a Shure SM57 mic mounted inside the drum. This drum is a great "all around" drum, I
use this for all styles of music and most of my gigs, including recordings, it's subtle, but also has a nice crack to it.
mahogany with a chrome covering. I have a Shure SM57 mic mounted inside the drum. This drum is a great "all around" drum, I
use this for all styles of music and most of my gigs, including recordings, it's subtle, but also has a nice crack to it.
1979 Slingerland Spitfire
6 1/2" x 14"
Chrome over wood shell
6 1/2" x 14"
Chrome over wood shell
1961 Ludwig Downbeat
4" x 14"
White Marine Pearl finish
Maple shell
4" x 14"
White Marine Pearl finish
Maple shell
Yamaha 800 series Snare
5 1/2" x 14"
Fitted with a Shure SM57 mic & trigger
Birch/philippine Mahogany wood shell
5 1/2" x 14"
Fitted with a Shure SM57 mic & trigger
Birch/philippine Mahogany wood shell
Mapex Piccolo Snare
3 1/2" x 13"
Metal Snare
3 1/2" x 13"
Metal Snare
I bought this snare from Jonathon Moffett
who has played drums for the "Jacksons Victory
Tour",Elton John, Madonna, Janet Jackson,
George Michael and Cameo. Yamaha was working
on a prototype for Jonathon's very own Artist Series
and this was one of the prototypes.
who has played drums for the "Jacksons Victory
Tour",Elton John, Madonna, Janet Jackson,
George Michael and Cameo. Yamaha was working
on a prototype for Jonathon's very own Artist Series
and this was one of the prototypes.
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I proudly use and have used all my career Vic Firth sticks, Mallets and Brushes.
For light playing I tend to use 7a wood tips and for heavier playing I usually go with 5a wood tips, American Classics.
I also use Pro-mark "Hot Rods" in various sizes, when sound volume is an issue.
For light playing I tend to use 7a wood tips and for heavier playing I usually go with 5a wood tips, American Classics.
I also use Pro-mark "Hot Rods" in various sizes, when sound volume is an issue.
I have used Remo drum heads my entire career, usually white coated Ambassadors on the batter side and clear Ambassadors
on the bottom. On my Tama Superstar bass drum, I have a 22" Pinstripe on the batter side and a 22" Ebony Ambassador
on the front. On my Ludwig 22" Super Classic bass drum, I'm trying the Remo 22" Clear Powerstroke 4 with great results.
on the bottom. On my Tama Superstar bass drum, I have a 22" Pinstripe on the batter side and a 22" Ebony Ambassador
on the front. On my Ludwig 22" Super Classic bass drum, I'm trying the Remo 22" Clear Powerstroke 4 with great results.
Here I am checking out the
Downbeat snare with J.D. Crow
May 30th, 2008 in Las Vegas
Downbeat snare with J.D. Crow
May 30th, 2008 in Las Vegas
I use DW single and double pedals, I also have an old Camco chain drive that I use occasionally.
Rock Classic
Agogo
Chimes
Vibra-slap
Bongos
Sleighbells
Claves
Afuche
Tamborines
Vegi-Shakers
Clay Udu
Hand Drum
Hand Drum
10" Timbale Tom
vintage 4" cowbell
Authentic 14"
Chinese Gong
Chinese Gong
Specialty
Chime Tree
Chime Tree
mini chimes
8" Timbale Tom
Hand Painted
Tree Pod shaker
Tree Pod shaker
Below are pictures of my current percussion inventory which I use for various recordings and "Live" shows
Bryan with Jonathon Moffett
Bryan with Vic Firth
Remo Belli and Bryan
Utility, back-up and specialty snare
I'm always asked where I go to buy equipment. My usual answer is "Anywhere". However, when
I do need equipment, I usually go to West Coast Drum Center in Santa Ana, Ca. I would consider
them my main supplier, Darren, Charles or Joe always give me a fair deal. Sometimes that isn't
always convenient so I also shop at Jim's Music in Irvine, Rob and Ric have been friends for years.
Guitar Center has always been there for me too, no matter what town I'm in, there is usually a
location close by, open and ready to sell me something that I need at the last minute.
I do need equipment, I usually go to West Coast Drum Center in Santa Ana, Ca. I would consider
them my main supplier, Darren, Charles or Joe always give me a fair deal. Sometimes that isn't
always convenient so I also shop at Jim's Music in Irvine, Rob and Ric have been friends for years.
Guitar Center has always been there for me too, no matter what town I'm in, there is usually a
location close by, open and ready to sell me something that I need at the last minute.
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I'm a proud member of ASCAP
These are the books I studied and used back in College.
Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer,
"Stick Control" by George Lawrence Stone, &
"The Logical Approach to Snare Drum" Volume's 1 & 2,
were the books I used the most, and a lot of manuscript paper.
I practiced everyday to a metronome using various tempos.
I WOULD EVEN PLAY EXERCISES IN BETWEEN
COMMERCIALS WHEN WATCHING T.V.
Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer,
"Stick Control" by George Lawrence Stone, &
"The Logical Approach to Snare Drum" Volume's 1 & 2,
were the books I used the most, and a lot of manuscript paper.
I practiced everyday to a metronome using various tempos.
I WOULD EVEN PLAY EXERCISES IN BETWEEN
COMMERCIALS WHEN WATCHING T.V.
"The Toys in action"
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, Ca. July 30th, 2008
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, Ca. July 30th, 2008
click on the picture to view a video
Here I am on percussion and that's
Josh Schreiber playing my Tama Kit
Here I am on percussion and that's
Josh Schreiber playing my Tama Kit