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What drums does Simon Phillips play?

Simon Phillips has said he plays Tama drums, with STAR Maple, STAR Walnut, Starclassic and Mirage kits, octobans and Iron Cobra pedals. His cymbals are Zildjian, led by a 1979 era 24 inch Swish Knocker and custom Armand rides and crashes, with his Promark 707 signature sticks and Remo heads.

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What drum kit does Simon Phillips play?

His website lists several Tama double bass kits, including STAR Maple, STAR Walnut, Starclassic, Mirage and Bubinga, each with a 20 inch gong drum, seven toms and a set of Lo Pitch octobans.

What cymbals does Simon Phillips use?

Zildjian: a 1979 era 24 inch Avedis Swish Knocker, a custom 22 inch Armand ride, 14 inch Armand hi-hats, a 12 inch Armand splash, 17, 18 and 19 inch Armand crashes, and a 22 inch FX Oriental China Trash piggybacked with a 14 inch Trashformer.

What drumsticks does Simon Phillips use?

Promark: his 707 Simon Phillips Model in hickory, and the FBH550TW American Hickory stick.

What drumheads does Simon Phillips use?

Remo: Ambassador Clear on bass drums, toms and octobans, Ambassador Coated on snares and Timpani Clear on the gong drums.

What bass drum pedals does Simon Phillips use?

Two Tama Iron Cobra HP900RS pedals, with a Tama Lever Glide hi-hat pedal.

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Simon Phillips is an English drummer, producer and composer known for his work with Toto, Jeff Beck, The Who and Judas Priest, and for his fusion band Protocol. This guide covers the gear he lists on his own website: Tama kits and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Promark sticks and Remo heads.

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