Gear

Mike has played Ludwig drums exclusively since 1978.  He considers it a privilege to be associated with an American drum company whose heritage dates back to 1909 and whose products have been at the forefront of every major musical era since.  He appreciates the look, sound, and feel of Ludwig drums, especially the Classic Maple series which he’s played since 2003.

Mike plays Zildjian cymbals and Wuhan/Sabian effects cymbals, his hardware and pedals are a mixture of Yamaha and DW, and his cases are Humes and Berg.

Main Kit

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2017 Ludwig Classic Maple in Black Sparkle Wrap Finish

  • 8 x 12 Tom
  • 14 x 14 Floor Tom
  • 14 x 22 Bass Drum

This kit has a warm, punchy sound in a compact footprint

Alternate Kit

Gear - Ludwig CM - Natural Gloss

2003 Ludwig Classic Maple in Natural Lacquer Finish

  • 9 x 12 Tom
  • 13 x 15 Floor Tom
  • 16 x 22 Bass Drum

This kit served as Mike’s main kit from 2003 to 2017

Snare Drums

Mike’s snare drum preference is maple, aluminum, and brass in the 5″ depth.  He believes these to be the most versatile and are the ones he finds himself taking to gigs most of the time.  He also likes to use the 6.5″ depth for the heavier stuff.

  • 2010 5 x 14 Ludwig Classic Maple
  • 1970 5 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic 400
  • 2005 5 x 14 Ludwig Black Beauty
  • 2005 6.5 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic 402 COB
  • 2019 6.5 x 14 Ludwig Classic Maple
  • 5 x 14 Ludwig Classic Maple
  • 5 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic 400
  • 5 x 14 Ludwig Black Beauty
  • 6.5 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic 402 COB
  • 6.5 x 14 Ludwig Classic Maple

Cymbals and Hardware

Cymbals

  • 14″ Zildjian A New Beat Hi Hats
  • 20″ Zildjian K Ride
  • 18″ Zildjian A Custom Crash
  • 18″ Zildjian K Dark Thin Crash
  • 18″ Zildjian K EFX

Hardware

  • DW 9000 Throne
  • DW 5000/5002 Bass Drum Pedals
  • DW 5000 Snare and Hi Hat Stands
  • Yamaha Series 700/800 Cymbal/Tom Stands

Accessories

Sticks

  • Promark TX5AW 5A, Wood Tip, Hickory
  • Vic Firth American Classic 8D, Hickory
  • Promark Hot Rods and Lightening Rods
  • Regal Tip Brushes
  • Vick Firth Mallets

Microphones

  • Shure SM57, Snare
  • Shure Beta 52, Kick
  • Sennheiser e904, Toms
  • Shure SM94, Cymbals

Miscellany

Heads

  • Evans and Remo

Cases

  • Humes and Berg
  • Gator

Percussion

  • Meinl Kenny Aronoff Signature Cowbell 8-Inch
  • LP Black Beauty Senior Cowbell 5-Inch
  • LP Cyclops Drum Set Tambourine