Pete's Gear
Pete prefers Gretsch and Ludwig drums, particularly his 1966 Ludwig “Super Classic” set, and his 1983 Gretsch “Grand Prix” set — in both cases with the classic Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum.
Pete uses Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, DW pedals, and Vic Firth drumsticks.
DRUMS:
14 x 5″ Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 snare; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear snare bottom).
13 x 9″ Ludwig rack tom; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear bottom).
16 x 16″ Ludwig floor tom; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear bottom).
22 x 14″ Ludwig bass drum; Remo Powerstroke 3 batter head, Ludwig logo front head.
12 x 8″ Gretsch rack tom; Remo Pinstripes (clear top), Remo Ambassadors (clear bottom).
13 x 9″ Gretsch rack tom; Remo Pinstripes (clear top), Remo Ambassadors (clear bottom).
16 x 16″ Gretsch floor tom; Remo Pinstripes (clear top), Remo Ambassadors (clear bottom).
22 x 14″ Gretsch bass drum; Remo Powerstroke 3 batter head, Gretsch logo front head.
The Gretsch drums listed above are dated 1983 from the Gretsch factory then located in DeQueen, Arkansas, with natural maple gloss finish and the classic “Jasper” shells of maple wood. (The previous home of this exact drum kit was Criteria Studios in Miami, where it was used as an in-house kit on countless recording sessions.)
The Ludwig drums listed above are dated 1966 from the original Ludwig factory in Chicago, with a “gold sparkle” finish over poplar wood shells.
The Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum is the standard chrome-plated aluminum.
CYMBALS:
With Pete’s Ludwig kit:
15” Zildjian A, New Beat Hi-Hats.
18” Zildjian A, Medium Thin Crash (x2)
22” Zildjian A, Medium Ride
With Pete’s Gretsch kit:
14” Zildjian A, Quick Beat Hi-Hats.
17” Zildjian A, Medium Thin Crash (with Istanbul rivets).
18” Zildjian A, Armand Thin Crash (with Istanbul rivets).
20” Zildjian A, Medium Ride (with Istanbul rivets).
BASS DRUM PEDALS:
DW 9000 Series.
DRUMSTICKS:
Vic Firth 5A Nylon Tip.