For both studio and live engagements, I offer a variety of drumsets, snare drums, and cymbal options to tailor the drum sound to the artist's personal vision.  I can recommend the specific instruments that are particularly well-suited to certain musical styles, or bring multiple options from which to choose.

Drumset options

DW maple-shell drumset (natural maple finish with brass hardware)

toms: 8", 10", 12", 14", 16"

bass: 22"

ideal for rock, pop, studio, all-around -- my primary drumset

DW birch-shell drumset (natural birch finish with gold hardware)

toms: 10", 12", 14"

bass: 20"

slightly smaller dimensions and different tone than the maple kit

Ludwig vintage mid-1970's drumset (silver sparkle finish)

toms: 12", 16"

bass: 20"

a fun option for blues gigs or whenever a retro look is in order

Snare Drum options

custom 3/8" stainless steel shell, 5-1/2" x 14" (by Mark Ross Percussion)

unbelievable crack and power, simply the world's best rock snare

custom solid oak stave shell, 6-1/2" x 13" (joint venture by Head Drums and Magstar Drums)

round, woody tone but still crisp & articulate, with a very wide dynamic range from subtle to aggressive

custom mahogany/spruce shell, 5" x 14"  (by Magstar Drums)

gorgeous rich, warm tone but still clean and articulate, a favorite for jazz and lower-volume gigs

vintage Slingerland 5-1/2" x 14" Buddy Rich model (early-1970's)

a classic model with a great, well-balanced sound, still one of my favorites

semi-custom Pearl 5" x 14" stainless steel shell with gold hardware and rims

nice balance between crack and a full-tone -- and looks gorgeous

custom 3/8" solid aluminum shell, 5-1/2" x 14" (by Potyondi Drums)

the clarity of a thick metal shell with a little less edge than steel

DW brass shell piccolo, 4" x 14" with die-cast brass hoops

for a tight, higher-pitched sound

Tama steel shell piccolo, 3-1/2" x 13"

the highest voice in the arsenal, a great alternate snare sound

Cymbal options

Ride:

20" A Zildjian

20" K Custom Dry Light

20" K Custom Dark

21" A Zildjian Rock

18" Paiste Giant Beat

Crash:

18" K Custom Fast

18" K Custom Dark

18" K Dark Brilliant

18" A Zildjian

17" K Custom Dark

16" A Zildjian

15" A Zildjian Fast

14" A Zildjian Thin

Hi Hat:

14" K Zildjian

14" K Zildjian Dark

14" A Zildjian New Beat

14" A Zildjian Heavy Rock

Specialty:

18" A Zildjian China

11" Paiste Splash

10" Sabian Splash

8" Sabian Splash

6" Zil-Bel

Hand Drums & Ethnic Percussion