What are your workshorses?

[Kungenavallt]

What have been the gear that have never failed you over the years?

For me, it's my Tama Silverstar bought in 2015 and my Tama Roadpro hi-ha stand that I bought in 2009, almost every gig I made with my own kit, those 2 has been there and never disappointed me.

 

[Tornado]

My black brass Sensitone Elite just works for everything I throw at it. I'll use other snares, but I always go back to it.

 

[rsmittee]

Yamaha Power Tour Custom (8000) bought brand new in 1986, and still going strong after 100's of gigs, and countless hours of playing.

 

[aparker2005]

These 3 snares have never let me down

Pearl Masterworks Rosewood
Ludwig Black Beauty
Pork Pie Cherry Bubinga

 

[notINtheband]

While I have swapped out drums and snares and pedals and stands, It occurs to me that my two crash cymbals have endured a decade and several different bands and studios. I have an 18 inch Paiste Giant beat and a 20 inch 2002. They have covered it all perfectly, and I have never even considered playing something else in that time.

 

[JazzyJeff]

I’m fortunate to have a good amount of great gear. However, my LM400, 18” K Dark Thin, and DW 9000 pedal work everywhere in every situation and are the most frequently with me.

 

[TPC]

Some years back I put together a shell bank from orphaned 80's Tama Sup's. I have since used them for everything. I love them and they always work for what I'm doing.

I'm an admitted cymbal junkie and have WAY more than I could ever reasonably use in this lifetime, but my current set of old A's have been getting the call recently and perform incredibly well for anything I throw at them.

 

[hefty]

This guy. Yamaha RC 6.5x14" aluminum.

 

[drums1225]

My 1987 Tama Superstar. Gigged it for 35 years, but now I use my Starclassic Maple live. My 13x6.5 Dunnett Ti is my go-to snare since around 2004. Even laymen (and a female singer!) have commented on how good it sounds.

 

[BennyK]

1974 Slingerland 3-plies 22 13 16 , mid-80's 6.5 " TAMA Mastercraft seamless steel / Pearl 5.5 " acrylic free floater .

 

[mjohnson12]

My DW 5000 pedal, Yamaha hardware/stands, and Birch Custom Absolute Drums.

 

[Pre ‘72]

My 16” Slingerland 1962 floor tom.

Bass drums, cymbals and snare drums get swapped out all the time. But this drum always fits right in.

And my DW5000 nylon strap pedal I haven’t changed out or hardly even adjusted in 30 years. It’s just right.

 

[Skyrm]

While I have swapped out drums and snares and pedals and stands, It occurs to me that my two crash cymbals have endured a decade and several different bands and studios. I have an 18 inch Paiste Giant beat and a 20 inch 2002. They have covered it all perfectly, and I have never even considered playing something else in that time.
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Similar story - The only constants for the last 50 years are my A Zildjian 16" Thin and Medium-Thin crashes!!

 

[cribbon]

I only have a a few snare drums, and ever since I picked up this used Blacro about a decade ago, I really need a good reason to use another snare. I could easily go to my grave playing only this one.

 

[Brushup]

Paiste sound creation dark ride 20 I bought in 1979 and a camco pedal from the same year.

 

[TheBeachBoy]

My late 90's Exports I've had since about 2001 and my '68 Acro I've had since about 2003. I've refinished the Exports three times now just for different looks, but they tune up well and I don't worry too much about them getting damaged.

 

[DrummerJustLikeDad]

My late 90's Exports I've had since about 2001 and my '68 Acro I've had since about 2003. I've refinished the Exports three times now just for different looks, but they tune up well and I don't worry too much about them getting damaged.

We are weirdly similar in our gear!

Here, my late 80s Exports my Dad bought me for high-school graduation in 1987, and the Keystone Acrolite he bought himself in 1968. He bought it to practice his concert band and marching music.

 

[shuffle]

As wonky as the lugs are (1 gen.Classics),this drum repeatedly performs above and beyond!

 

[MrDrums2112]

'59 Slingerlands - 20, 12, 14 - these drums pretty much do all the gigs with me. For my snare drum, I'd say the N&C 5x14 SS Maple was the main workhorse for many years. I use a few others these days, including a late 60s LM400 that is very much like the N&C in terms of versatility.

 

[covinasurf]

Yamaha MCAs. Lately I’ve been using my new Tama SCM kit but the Yammys aren’t going anywhere.

JH