What drums does Dave Weckl play?
Dave Weckl is a Yamaha artist listed with a PHX kit, signature snares and Yamaha hardware. SABIAN names HHX Evolution and Legacy hats, an HHX Legacy ride and HHX Evolution crashes as his go-to cymbals. Remo lists Ambassador heads and a bass drum dampener designed with him.
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What drums does Dave Weckl play?
Yamaha. His Yamaha artist page lists the PHX kit and signature snare drums, with a DFP-9500C double pedal, HS-1200D hi-hat stand, SS-950 snare stand, CS-865 cymbal stands and a DS-840 throne.
What cymbals does Dave Weckl use?
SABIAN HHX. His go-to list has 14 inch HHX Evolution and HHX Legacy hats, a 22 inch HHX Legacy ride, 18 inch HHX Evolution and O-Zone crashes, a 14 inch Mini-Chinese and 7 and 12 inch splashes.
What drum heads does Dave Weckl use?
Remo Ambassador Coated and Clear heads with an Ambassador Hazy snare side, plus the Adjustable Bass Drum Dampener Remo designed with him and the Active Snare Dampening System.
What sticks does Dave Weckl use?
Yamaha notes he has signature products with Vic Firth sticks.
Dave Weckl is the fusion drummer known for Chick Corea's Elektric and Akoustic Bands and the Dave Weckl Band. This guide covers his Yamaha drums and hardware, SABIAN HHX cymbals, Remo heads and dampening, and his signature sticks.
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