BRUNO MARS - Eric 'E-Panda' Hernandez Kit Walkthrough [DW + Sabian]

We caught up with Eric 'E-Panda' Hernandez, drummer for Bruno Mars, just after their soundcheck at The O2 Arena on 21.11.13. He talked us through his setup & shared some great advice with us, which we're now excited to share with you! So big shout out to Eric for being so welcoming to us, it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him! Eric plays DW drums & Sabian cymbals.
@mrEricHernandez | @SABIAN_UK | @DWDRUMS_UK | @westside_uk
@soundattak | www.soundattak.co.uk | 01206 368999 | [e-mail]
Music: Bruno Mars - 'Treasure', 'Locked Out Of Heaven'

[@LouSassles]

That's Bruno's brother. Talk about talented family!

[@finn-olehechmann4608]

TGI ✌

[@MarkRobinsonDrums]

Down to earth guy. Solid kit, solid drummer - good stuff! Thanks for sharing your stuff man!

[@2kdemiks816]

great drummer

[@Terryjr]

this guy is balancing the band, he is the sanity that keeps the crazy Bruno from drug overdoses, pulls him back and actually owns the group

[@mckenziewalker3718]

Terry that my boyfriend grade son Bruno's mars

[@ArdaBland]

Meet Eric in Vegas when I went to see them at the Cosmo. He is by far a very down to earth ,kind, wonderful and talented man💋❤ I will never forget how he made time for us, when I would have willingly waited until he had time😉

[@BrunoMarsBCN]

i still can't believe i met him in Barcelona, He's sooo amazing *_*

[@Fluffykinggaming]

I work at the 02! I saw his shows for free hahaha! Best night's ever!!

[@MannyPedregon]

Such an amazing drummer !

[@Craig3786]

god dam this guy killed it on the superbowl half time show

[@crisguia]

Craig Burns I read that the NFL didn't allow the band to play their instruments. A pre-recorded track was used to back Bruno's live singing, just like with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. There was no time to set up everything and do a soundcheck, so the instruments just weren't played live.

[@Crabbadabba]

I never thought that some of my personal preferences would match those of a pop drummer. He even uses the sames ticks and heads that I use. Cool stuff!

[@kkthedrummer8999]

big up E Panda great drummer

[@HannieeeBananieee]

eric is so talented! so proud of him :)

[@reginabasug9238]

Beautiful thanks for sharing.

[@marciawals6032]

Very Talented!

[@lorebm3340]

Eres el mejor panda....te amooooooo C: the best man of the world UuUr

[@terrydonegan1622]

Fab, Scott and what a lovely guys you both are.

[@garfocarro]

awesome! more artists!!!

[@DETHKLOWN]

Versace bass hoop BALLIN OUT MY GOD

[@gabrielquintus513]

very good

[@mrshootscore8654]

thats brunos brother!! :D

[@Viator19]

Excellent vid. Well done Scot

[@patrickglenn4086]

This kit looks like a beauty! If I were Eric, I would just add an extra bass drum and a kick pedal. I think that would people very happy if it was a double bass kit! Just a suggestion.

[@girliesoylemezoglu5733]

A big applause to Eric !

[@Jess-bd8fm]

Great video!

[@HaloAdmiral]

I want that kit... And I am a Gretsch fan!!

[@MarkLumsley]

That drum solo near the end of the video was just fucking nuts!

[@TheDrummingAsian]

If he wanted the all black look, he could've used Remo Black Max heads on his snare. The thickness eliminates the need for tape/moongel, and the snare becomes insanely sensitive and it just projects.

[@shadowchenery]

I love the flashy look of the gold hardware, but there is NO WAY that's 24k. He was joking right? Somebody please tell me he was joking...

[@toxendon]

+Matthew Chenery Plated in, not entirely made of 24k! ;)

[@archangelvisrael2293]

Matt it's just the color!

[@adiimamkhaerulloh8147]

yes, I'm Know,,,

[@karl.t.d.]

It was surprised that Popstars from today still have an actual drummer and not computer drums

[@jeremyburd20021]

This past super bowl with Coldplay, didn't he have zildjian? I thought he played sabian? Did he switch?

[@queenbeebam3375]

He seems to have a Very distinct Fil-Am accent. Not too twangy or anything.

[@mattvdh]

neil peart started the usage of 24k gold hardware I believe

[@hillaryclinton1558]

Matt van den Ham you guessed his new single

[@davidsalazar6390]

Como. Llama la primera canción??

[@gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414]

"These heads last good. My drumtech changes them every 2 or 3 shows if needed" Dude

[@BienRecio1]

What does he use for the rasonant heads?

[@dzarren]

+Angel Rodriguez He said he is using clear ambassadors.

[@stealthshinobi3310]

Is he brunos brother?

[@soundattak]

+Kim bryan Paulino He is!

[@reubenisme265]

yeah he is

[@LolDude179]

That isnt really 24k gold hardware right?

[@ienjoyagooddrum]

did he just smack a 22 Artisan Light Ride?.. got balls kid

[@FlavioCarvalhoOficial]

What is the name of the song is in the background at the beginning of the video?

[@daphnelampkin3328]

Treasure

[@philgecko]

lol

[@tatman523]

no Locked Out of Heaven on the set list??

[@soundattak]

It is! It's near the end & appreviated to 'LOOH' :)

[@tatman523]

soundattak oh there it is. Thank you!!

[@ayosalawu4755]

Did this guy really just say 24 carrot gold hardware? Lol! Mad!

[@tagusan8999]

No, he said 24 karat gold hardware.

[@MoobysnaxPercussion]

I only know of this guy because of Razer

[@angelineflores9175]

so do your homework

[@mikeysinn]

can someone tell me whats the name of the song in the background?

[@soundattak]

Check the info in the 'About' section!

[@mariquita58]

It's, Locked Out of Heaven on his album "Unorthodox Jukebox".

[@turtlerides]

soundattak d

[@bassaction]

its treasure

[@jeremyburd20021]

What mics are used for the set

[@saidseco5574]

+Jeremy Burd looks like audio technica mics

[@DrummerBurd]

+Josh Nunez thanks. I was looking around and I'm thinking that it could be audix

[@prodarbour]

looks like audix to me

[@inuyashacoolieo]

whooooo helped build the stage, Tait Towers, google that shit

[@briandempsey7608]

Dude is racking is beats w 24 carrot gold lmfao

[@dennispotter4236]

Gold Hard ware, about as useful as a bike to a fish. Nice guy, nice drummer, but loose the gold traps!

[@superchanneljim]

ignorant comment.

[@dennispotter4236]

superchanneljim why? why is it ignorant to have a go at the stands that hold up cymbals?

[@superchanneljim]

It just came out funny as a color could be useless. Just stating the comment was a bit ignorant but for sure not attacking your character. Just came off a little off.

[@dennispotter4236]

superchanneljim Well, I do think the gold looks cheap and tacky. But I knew, this being youtube, that people would jump on any opinion, hence I have the caveat that my issue is not with the drummer, as he obviously deserves to be in the position he is in.

[@superchanneljim]

I gotcha, I love my white acrylic kit with brass hardware as it looks classy as fuck! But yeah man agree to disagree. The drummer is dope though.

[@kolaparadise260]

this kit screams "IDK WAT I LOVE IDK HOW TO PLAY WELLI JUST WANT TO PICK THE MOST EXPENSIVE SHIT, MIGHT SOUND GOOD''

[@joewhittle801]

Peruvian drummer more like 'Let's advertise our brand of instrument on these big stages so heaps of people see them and buy from us'

[@brax.tracks]

Those Remo heads are a rip off of Evans Black chrome... Another reason why i won't buy remo.

[@ImTheDrummer115]

Actually, they aren't. Black Chrome is actually a copy of the underside of a Black Suede. The Black Suede has been available since 2008. The new Ebony Emperor is an addition to the Ebony line of film that has been available since 1984 - Remo on "Remo: Emperor Ebony".

[@owenjarchow]

Remo has been making heads in general longer than Evans. They came out with Ebony Emperors because it was the only line at Remo that didn't have an Ebony set.