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What drums does Alex Van Halen play?

Alex Van Halen uses Remo drumheads, including Emperor X Coated, Emperor Black Suede, Powerstroke P3 Ebony, Diplomat Coated, Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot and Ambassador Hazy Snare Side, plus Remo Falam Slam bass drum patches and a Quicktech drum key, according to his Remo artist page.

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What drumheads does Alex Van Halen use?

His Remo artist page lists Emperor Black Suede, Emperor X Coated, Diplomat Coated, Powerstroke P3 Ebony, Emperor Coated, Ambassador Hazy Snare Side, Falam Slam, Emperor Clear, Ambassador Clear, Ambassador Coated and Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot.

What bass drum patch does Alex Van Halen use?

Alex Van Halen uses Remo Falam Slam bass drum patches, according to his Remo artist page.

What drum key does Alex Van Halen use?

His Remo artist page lists the Remo Quicktech drum key.

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Alex Van Halen is the drummer and co-founder of Van Halen, the band he started with his brother Eddie. This guide covers the Remo drumheads and accessories listed on his Remo artist page.

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