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Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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13 items · Last checked What drums does Tré Cool play?
Tré Cool has said he plays Zildjian cymbals, including A Rock hi-hats, a K Dark crash and a K Constantinople ride, with his own Zildjian signature sticks and Remo Coated Emperor heads. He played SJC Custom kits for about a decade and rejoined the Ludwig artist roster in 2024.
Top 5
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Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Ludwig
Drum kit (Ludwig artist roster, 2024)
Top 5SponsoredHas said they use
“Hey Ludwig! Welcome back to Green Day!”
Said in Drumming News Network: Tre Cool of Green Day rejoins Ludwig, April 2024
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SJC Custom Drums
Custom drum kit (studio and live)
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SJC Custom Drums
Custom drum kit (studio and live)Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 brass snare
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SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 brass snareSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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What drum gear Tré Cool uses: a sourced gear guide
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Drums
Ludwig
Drum kit (Ludwig artist roster, 2024)
SponsoredHas said they use
“Hey Ludwig! Welcome back to Green Day!”
Said in Drumming News Network: Tre Cool of Green Day rejoins Ludwig, April 2024
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SJC Custom Drums
Custom drum kit (studio and live)
Has said they use
SJC Custom Drums
Custom drum kit (studio and live)Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 brass snare
Has said they use
SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 brass snareSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 steam bent maple snare
Has said they use
SJC Custom Drums
14 x 6.5 steam bent maple snareSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Cymbals
Zildjian
14 inch A Rock Hi-Hats
Has said they use
Zildjian
14 inch A Rock Hi-HatsSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Zildjian
19 inch K Dark Medium Thin Crash
Has said they use
Zildjian
19 inch K Dark Medium Thin CrashSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Zildjian
18 inch A Medium Crash
Has said they use
Zildjian
18 inch A Medium CrashSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Zildjian
22 inch K Constantinople Ride
Has said they use
Zildjian
22 inch K Constantinople RideSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Zildjian
20 inch Vintage Avedis Ride
Has said they use
Zildjian
20 inch Vintage Avedis RideSaid in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Sticks
SponsoredHas said they use
Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
Heads
Remo
Coated Emperor drumheads (snare and toms)
Has said they use
Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Has said they use
Said in bonedo: Interview und Gear-Chat: Tre Cool, January 2017
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Records that shaped me
Brunswick Records
My Generation, by The Who
Has said they love
Brunswick Records
My Generation, by The Who“My Generation” still speaks to my generation. It speaks to my kids’ generation.”
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Questions
About Tré Cool's gear.
What drums does Tré Cool play?
He told bonedo in 2017 that he used SJC Custom Drums kits in the studio and live, with brass and steam bent maple snares. In 2024 Ludwig announced he was back on its artist roster.
What cymbals does Tré Cool use?
Zildjian. His 2017 gear list names 14 inch A Rock hi-hats, a 19 inch K Dark Medium Thin crash, an 18 inch A Medium crash, a 22 inch K Constantinople ride and a 20 inch Vintage Avedis ride.
What drumsticks does Tré Cool use?
His own Zildjian Tre Cool Artist Series sticks, a 2B size with an acorn tip and his signature printed in metallic green.
What drum heads does Tré Cool use?
Remo Coated Emperor heads on snare and toms and a Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear on the bass drum, per his 2017 bonedo gear list.
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