Gear the Pros Use!
Scott Westbrook - Drummer for Outta the Black
I’ve played TAMA Drums exclusively since the late 80’s and constantly find reasons to stay with ‘em. Currently, I keep
3-4 Kits in rotation ranging from the Starclassic Performer to my completely over-the-top Rockstar Custom. The hardware is
rock solid without being too bulky and the drum tones have always been exactly what I want to hear. Some situations require
tighter, more focused drum sounds and other call for a big, bombastic sound. The sizes will vary from situation to situation
depending on what the music calls for.
In regard to CYMBALS, I’m extremely fortunate to be a Sabian Cymbal Artist. Sabian cymbals have a fuller sound
that’s not too “tinny” but, fills the sonic spectrum that provides me what I want to hear. I prefer the Sabian AAX series as they
are designed to be very responsive at all volume levels. I’m also using Cympad cymbal enhancers instead of traditional felt
pads to really let all the cymbals sing.
Hot Sticks worked with me to develop my signature model “VooDoo Hammer” drumstick a few years ago. It’s a
slightly elongated 5B with Hot Stick’s Strike Zone and a natural, unfinished grip end. The Strike Zone is a compressed area
along the shaft of the stick that is used mostly for cymbal striking and rimshots which takes the most wear. I’m using that
stick exclusively with a nylon tip and LOVE THESE THANGZ!!
Tama Starclassic Performer (Birch) Red Sparkle Fade Finish
18” x 22” Kick Drum
8” X 14” Maple Artwood Snare Drum
8” x 10” Rack Tom
9” x 12” Rack Tom
14” x 14” Floor Tom
16” x 16” Floor Tom
Evans Drumheads (w/Level 360):
Kick Drum: EMAD 2/EQ1
Snare: Power Center Reverse Dot/Clear 300
Toms: Clear G2/Clear G1
Floor Toms: Hydraulic Glass/G1
LP Rock Cowbell
Sabian Cymbals
17” AAX Stage Crash
20” AAX China
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