World Class Equipment
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Yamaha Acoustic Drums
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Regardless of whether it's the new Hybrid kit, Classic Maple, Birch or Beech Nouveau, the Absolute Series is Russ's weapon of choice once more. He has been linked with these kits since the late 90's and has recorded and toured with these drums worldwide. Sizes used – 22" Bass Drum, Hanging Toms 8", 10", 12" and 14" & 16" Floor Toms. Snare Drum - Wood Shell 14" x 5"
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals – another long term association and a highly innovative company. Depending on the style of music, the Radiant range is the standard choice, but Russ also uses the Sultan Series for Jazz and for some gigs the Session Series (Rides and Chinas). Favourite Sizes - 14" Hi-Hats, 20" Rides, 15", 16" & 17" Crashes, 18" China & 10" Splash.
Hardcase Cases
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
Hardcase Drum Cases – the best protection for drums that money can buy. Russ was an early adopter of the innovative coloured cases, favouring "Kawasaki Green"!
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
Kelly SHU Bass Drum Microphone Mounts - fantastic innovation which places your kick mic right inside the drum, saves space and setup time. Russ's choice for more than a decade.
Drumsticks
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
CozyDrum Rods
A new exciting partnership in 2021 - Russ is now using London Drumstick Company Truegrip 5AX signature sticks
CozyDrum Rods
Kelly SHU Mic Mounts
CozyDrum Rods
Since 2019 Russ has used CozyDrum Pro Rods
Baskey Rugg Luggs
Drum-Tec Sound Editions
Baskey Rugg Luggs
Baskey Rugg Luggs and Drum Ruggs - keep your drums in place once setup.
Roland V-Drums
Drum-Tec Sound Editions
Baskey Rugg Luggs
Roland V-Drums - quite literally the most realistic electronic drums available
Drum-Tec Sound Editions
Drum-Tec Sound Editions
Drum-Tec Sound Editions
Classic and Vintage kit sounds used on both Roland kits - TD-50 and TD-30
Electronic Kits
Roland TD-50
Roland TD-50
Roland TD-50
The TD-50 is Roland's most advanced kit to date. Featuring digital snare and ride pads for enhanced dynamics and an even more realistic drum sound. Russ's TD-50 is now loaded with Drum-Tec classic custom kits. Individual outputs for all instruments giving full channel separation whilst recording.
Roland TD-30
Roland TD-50
Roland TD-50
Russ first played one of these kits for the Roland V-Drum World Championship in 2012. This experience convinced him to get one for teaching and home recording. An incredibly versatile piece of equipment. Now fully loaded with Drum-Tec custom kit samples.