Steve's Setup

The diagram on the right shows how Steve sets up most often. Depending on the type of job, this setup can change quite drastically. A 1940's style recording session will have a different selection of drums and cymbals than a live funk concert. But for most general performing, this is a setup that Steve is comfortable with.

Steve's Setup Diagram

Zildjian Cymbal Setup

  • A: 20" K Constantinople - Medium[cite: 1]
  • B: 18" K Crash Ride[cite: 1]
  • C: 16" A Custom Crash[cite: 1]
  • D: 20" A Custom Sizzle Ride[cite: 1]
  • E: 10" A Custom Splash[cite: 1]
  • F: 14" HH - A Custom (Top); A Custom Mastersound (Bottom)[cite: 1]

Yamaha Drum Setup

Absolute Maple Nouveau - White Marine Pearl Finish[cite: 1]

  • a: 5.5x14 Snare Drum[cite: 1]
  • b: 8x10 Mounted Tom[cite: 1]
  • c: 9x12 Mounted Tom[cite: 1]
  • d: 14x14 Floor Tom[cite: 1]
  • e: 16x20 Bass Drum[cite: 1]

HARDWARE: 800 Series Drum Throne, Boom Cymbal Stands, Cymbal Stands; 900 Series Snare Stand, Hi Hat Stand; DFP-9310 Double Foot Pedal[cite: 1]

REMO Drumhead Setup

  • Snare: 14" Coated Ambassador[cite: 1]
  • Small Tom: 10" Coated Ambassador[cite: 1]
  • Med Tom: 12" Coated Ambassador[cite: 1]
  • Floor Tom: 14" Coated Ambassador[cite: 1]
  • Bass Drum: 20" Clear Ambassador[cite: 1]

Vic Firth Drumsticks / Mallets

  • SD4 Combo: American Custom (Rock Maple) -- Most Used[cite: 1]
  • 8D: American Classic (Hickory)[cite: 1]
  • AJ6: American Jazz (Hickory)[cite: 1]

Miscellaneous

  • Musser M-55 Vibes[cite: 1]
  • Latin Percussion - Various[cite: 1]
  • Toca Player's Series Conga[cite: 1]