metals & membranes

Gear

I have access to a wide variety of gear to suit any playing situation, and can mix and match as needed given the gig.

Kit - DW American Classic Maple

  • - Snare Drum, 6"x14.5"
  • - Toms, 10" - 12" - 14" - 16"
  • - Bass Drum, 18"x22"

Cymbals

  • - Hi-hats | Dream, med-thin/dry earth combo, 14"
  • - Ride | Zildjian, K Custom, 20"
  • - Ride | Zildjian, A Medium, 20"
  • - Ride | Dream, "Flat Earth" flat ride, 22"
  • - Crash | Zildjian, K Custom, 18"
  • - Crash | Sabian, AAX X-Plosion, 14"
  • - Crash | Sabian, Metal-X, 18"
  • - Splash | Paiste, Signature, 10"
  • - Stack | Sabian, XSR Fast Stax, 16"
  • - China | Agazarian, 14"
  • - Bell | Zildjian, "Zil-Bell"

Hand drums and auxiliary instruments

  • - Djembe
  • - Cajon
  • - Cowbells (multiple sizes)
  • - Guiro
  • - Caxixi (multiple sizes)
  • - Various other shakers

Miscellany

  • - I have a full bag of classical mallets and sticks suitable for the average orchestral performance
  • - I'm equally comfortable using a single or double kick depending on the gig
  • - I have access to a Roland Octapad if an electronic sound is needed / preferred
  • - I tend to use Evans coated heads on my kit
  • - I tend to prefer Vic Firth sticks (jazz) and Innovative Percussion mallets (classical), though I'll bring a variety to find what suits the venue