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

Yamaha Drum Setup

Absolute Maple Nouveau - White Marine Pearl Finish

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

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

REMO Drumhead Setup

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

Vic Firth Drumsticks / Mallets

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

Miscellaneous

  • Musser M-55 Vibes
  • Latin Percussion - Various
  • Toca Player's Series Conga