My Drum and Percussion Equipment

Acoustic Drum Kits and Layouts:

Maple DW Collectors Series Kit - includes;
- 4 Toms (8, 10, 12, and 14-inches).
- Snare (use either a 6.5-inch deep brass, 4-inch deep DW maple, or a 8.5-inch deep birch).
- 2 Crash cymbals (16 and 18-inch sizes). Two are thin and two are medium to heavy.
- 2 Splash cymbals (6 and 10-inches).
- 2 China-type cymbals (16 and 18-inches).
- 2 Ride cymbals (20 and/or 22-inch ping ride). 20-inch Ping is typically used.
- 1 "Iron Cobra" Hi Hat (with 14-inch cymbals).
- 1 Bass drum (20-inch).
- 1 Axis Percussion "Long-Board", double pedal.
- Gibraltar stand for the mounting of all drums and cymbals (cool).

NOTE: Ocassionally use Roland drums and brain along with kit.

NOTE 2: Additional Equipment;
* Various stands and stand clamps for wood blocks, cow bells, specialty "toys", etc.
* 3 Remo Roto Toms (6, 8, and 10-inches).
* Set of Bongos (7.5 and 9-inch size).
* 5-inch deep x 8-inch wide "metal mini-snare" that can be used as a Timbale, or, as a snare I   position to my left, and mounted onto my hi hat.

Electronic Drum Kit:

Roland V-Drum Set, includes;
- 4 Toms
- 1 Snare
- 2 Crash cymbals
- 1 Ride cymbal
- 1 Hi-hat
- Double bass drum pedal setup
- 2 auxiliary input triggers

The Roland set also has an integrated metronome, triggered music loops and triggered percussion loops that you can play along with.  You can also play along with songs from your favorite artists with a V-Drum kit. I use my auxiliary inputs so I can get a good rim click sound with any kit setup in memory, and for other sounds.

Hand Drums and Other Percussion:

Please visit my hand drum and exotic percussion page for photos, playing techniques and brief histories of the instruments I own.

Other Accessories;

Boss, "Dr.Beat" - A good metronome for rehearsing with your kit, hand drums, practice pads, or, just a pillow. One thing i really dislike about this product is its tendency to go through 9-volt batteries WAY too fast. This is  mainly because it draws a lot of power not just when being used - BUT ALSO WHEN IT IS "ON" YET NOT BEING USED. Oh well, I guess no product is perfect.

LaserMetronome - A great tool for studio work or group rehearsals. It's laser beam makes no sound and can be seen on almost any surface (and at incredible distances). As well as having a pulsing mode, it has a sweeping "back and forth" "beam mode" that's similar in affect to a conductor leading an orchestra. This mode gives musicians the ability to play slightly ahead or behind the beat too (for any desired feel). It can also be MIDI interfaced.

Drumometer II ™ - The Drumometer™ is one of the most important practice tools I own. With its integral metronome and triggering REMO pad, there's nothing more able to validate your sticking accuracy at any mm setting. This is because this unit counts every beat (hands or feet). It's a great device to help evaluate/improve a weak hand or foot, make sure you are playing exercises as written, to work on new drum techniques, and/or to see how slow or fast you can play grooves and fills. It has a foot pedal as well; to enable you to restart an exercise and the device.