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What drums does Todd Sucherman play?

Todd Sucherman uses a Sonor SQ2 heavy beech kit with a 22x16 bass drum and 20x14 gong drum, Sabian AA, AAX, HHX and Artisan cymbals, Remo Ambassador heads, DW 9000 pedals, a Pearl Icon rack, Audix drum mics and his Promark signature 330W sticks.

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What drums Todd Sucherman uses: a sourced gear guide

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What drums does Todd Sucherman play?

His site, updated May 2026, lists a Sonor SQ2 kit in heavy beech: 22x16 bass drum, toms from 6x7 to 12x8, floor toms 14, 16 and 18, a 20x14 gong drum and a 14x5.5 double lug SQ2 snare.

What cymbals does Todd Sucherman use?

His live setup is all Sabian in Brilliant finish: AA Spotlight crashes from 18 to 22 inch, 15 inch AA Medium and 14 inch Artisan hi hats, a 22 inch HH Sessions ride, a 22 inch AAX Extreme China, splashes and a 21 inch Prototype China.

What drumsticks does Todd Sucherman use?

He uses the Promark Todd Sucherman Signature 330W stick.

What drum heads does Todd Sucherman use?

Remo Clear Ambassadors top and bottom on toms, a Coated Ambassador over a Hazy Ambassador on snare, and Clear Powerstroke 3 on bass drum batters.

What microphones does Todd Sucherman use on his drums?

His site lists Audix i5, D6, D2, D4, SCX25A and ADX51 mics, with an SCX1 and A231 in the studio.

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Todd Sucherman is the Chicago drummer who has played with Styx since 1996 and works as a session player and educator. This guide covers his live and studio kits, cymbals, sticks, heads, hardware, drum mics and recording gear.

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