Drums:

Primary Kit

Generally a four piece configuration of Eames Natural Tone 9 ply birch drums built for John by Joe MacSweeney in Cherry Wine (this was the first kit in this color which Joe created custom for me... sweet.) 

16”x20” Bass Drum

8”x10” Mounted Tom

9”x12” Mounted Tom

13”x14” Floor Tom

13”x16” Floor Tom

Vintage Kit

1971 white mother of pearl Ludwig “olive badge”

14”x20” Bass Drum

8”x12” Mounted Tom

9”x13” Mounted Tom

14”x14” Floor Tom

Snares:

7”x14” Eames Natural Tone 9 ply birch

in black with vintage brass tube lugs (custom)

5”x13” RBH maple

5”x14” 1971 Ludwig Supraphonic “olive badge”

5”x14” late 50’s Gretsch round badge in midnight blue pearl

8”x15” Early 50’s Leedy and Ludwig Concert King

Cymbals:

Primarily Zildjian, cymbals vary depending on the musical requirements of the gig, but here is a list of the cymbals that seem to get pulled out most frequently.

#1 - Vintage 14” 60’s A series New Beat Hi Hats

        (or Vintage 14” 50’s K Istanbul Hats)

#2 - 16” K Custom Session Crash

#3 - 22” K Constantinople High Bell Dry Ride

       (or 20” K Constantinople medium thin low Ride)

Sticks Brushes and Mallets:

John exclusively plays and endorses Vic Firth Drum Sticks

8D sticks

Heritage Brush

bamboo tala wands

       

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