Product Spotlight: Gavin Harrison Signature

[@Ambervanrooijen]

I'm absolutely in love with Gavin's snare sound.

[@MrJoeymagot]

And that's sonor drums for you :) the best brand plane and simple

[@MrJoeymagot]

I'm portuguese give me a break x'D

[@MrJoeymagot]

yeah ill be honest, i knew that, so it was definitly a dumb mistake x'D ty anyways

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

A gentle man and a scholar. Classy and funny. Thank you for all you do to help the drum community. Between you, and Dave Weckl, I have reached higher levels. My Heart to both of you. Bucket list== Meet both of you.

[@steplieb23]

one of the best drum sounds i have ever heard from a drummer, on his albums, dvds, live shows and promos! great player!

[@sttommore]

Man, I love his style. That, and every video, his drums sound soooooo delicious!

[@kevinclark452]

First time I tried them, I fell in love with them. They are my go to stick, all I'll use.

[@SmackDownBrown49]

One of the tastiest, most fluid, best all-around drummers in the world for sure.

[@StuartTheDrummerman]

his drumming is just a work of art, i just love his drumming and hes is just awesome all around :)

[@marekwroblewski8794]

To wszystko co piszesz, jest prawdą. Ten gość jest kimś z innej Galaktyki i z zupełnie innego wymiaru czasoprzestrzennego. Jest Kosmitą!

[@kostaskaloudis2978]

guys you have to try this sticks. im playing almost 4 years and i tried like 50 different pairs to found the sticks that i need...but when i took those sticks in my hands...it was amazing. perfect balance , perfect weight...perfect control...perfect sound!!

[@drumandball]

Gavin Harrison is one of the only drummers that ALMOST everyone respects.

[@chancejohnson8504]

Its like hes the Trump of drummers eh?!..lol..jk This guy is bad ass

[@drumandball]

@@chancejohnson8504 Lol

[@Artikulo71]

Gavin's sticks are amazing i like the feel & the Length Awesome! rock on Gavin!\m/

[@xSBxBBBdx]

i could listen to his jamming all day long..... o.O

[@PJszewc]

I got some of these sticks from Gavin's drum clinic, they are great! I will be using them from now on!

[@latenightsnacker]

love what he does with his sticks on the snare at 3:57

[@jimbarcelona1078]

I use those sticks as well the jazz i play is sometimes extremely fast and it needs a good grip that sweat has no barrier on the situation.Sliding is a thing of the past! Thanks Vic Firth

[@giorgiomartinico3774]

He's the best!

[@jamsjr44]

Could listen to him play all day long!!

[@Holdsworthands]

with all the respect that vic firth deserve, gavin can do that with any stick because is one of the best drummers of the world!

[@gmorton731]

i just found my new stick of choice-- i was amazed they felt great in my hands--and they get awesome power on the kit

[@adagal13]

Gavin is the man!

[@JohnHopperWanderer]

I emailed Gavin Harrison once and asked how he got to where he was musically,technically etc. his reply simply.."sell your soul to the devil." i thought this guy is my hero

[@robmiller817]

this dudes is flawless

[@gmorton731]

Gavin's the man!

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

I just bought these sticks today! Love them!! But they are the SHAR2 though.... Still love them!

[@Halomad10]

Got those sticks! They're massive :D

[@theezeflockofficial]

I saw him this summer. I'm still jizzing.

[@tisdrummer]

he says he is an old jazz drummer at heart but to everyone else he is a prog god. and I have those sticks they are the best sticks I have ever laid my hands on

[@Tonyr0206]

Gavin played the tracks on a buddy of mine's CD: Lo-Fi Resistance Chalk Lines. Phenomenal drumming by Gavin, check it out!

[@Adiaf8oros]

If anyone wants to buy them, prepare... They feel great, and their balance and all, but are long and probably the heaviest you 've ever holded (and you 'll ever hold, lol)

[@Rad631]

Thanks for the advice xD someday I will have a pair

[@Adiaf8oros]

They are trully GREAT sticks, I'm still excited that I got them, lol If only they made like a "junior" version, with a weight and length of 5A or 5B :'( xD I think it would sell like crazy

[@manifestgtr]

not likely...im trying these out, moving from zildjian 2b dips and silverfox fatboys...if these are heavier than my 2b's, I'm going to be shocked

[@Adiaf8oros]

Reply when you try them out, I'm curious!

[@Rad631]

Yeah! I wish... I live in Argentina and I can't even get them in Buenos Aires (which is the principal capital)... But someday I'm sure I will!

[@cinquecento1985]

I got them. Its a good Stick for Rock. Really worth the money. But i struggle to play fast stuff. He doesnt. but of course he is a God.

[@AquaAnim]

@fuzzylogiceire I dont think so. Just saw him like 3 weeks ago, and he was using these. He also has been using them with 05ric. I have a pair and honestly they are light enough to play anything.

[@mfdavo]

Well they are his signature sticks so I bet he loves the grip.

[@Branndon626]

@samfallswell porcupine tree- circle of manias. off of the incident album.

[@Exoc3tBOOM]

@samfallswell I believe it is one of the king crimson songs he did.....or a Steve collab

[@joshuachan56]

@5drum5 I think it's a K Constantinople Prototype Ride cymbal.

[@RedeyePerc]

I just looked at the specs, and these monsters are bigger than the Ralphie Jrs. I use when I teach marching band. I may get some and use them for field work.

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@krusher74]

After all that how about a thickness a length and a weight? they are a longer than normal 2B for reference.

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

Yeah, pretty much what he said, a modification of the Rock model, which is already a bigger 2B stick, with a unique tip. D= 1.60cm or 0.63" and L= 42,86cm or 16 7/8".

[@angelacevedo2112]

i kinda wish they didnt have the rubber grip on them but the bead on these are really cool!!

[@mutzeh]

@bubbasock Huh, I stand corrected. He has in the past used a the 12" Oriental there, but his wiki page now says 12" Z Custom China.

[@rockdahaus]

Circle Of Manias, it´s from The Incident

[@drummingrhinoz6946]

I personally own this and l love the Vic grip but these are huge drum sticks

[@durangodude01nj]

When are these sticks going to be available? I would REALLY like to try a pair!

[@krombee]

i think it's a 12 x 5 prolite but i could be wrong

[@EstevanDrummer]

Wow he is using my favourite double pedal :D

[@Severen45]

Yeah the speed cobra's are the bomb! I just picked up a set of black ones at Sam Ash. They instantly improved my kick drum sound.

[@ADHDgrapher]

At long last!

[@k14m15]

OOOOOH GAVIN

[@OneSaucyFellow]

Am I the only person who would do anything to play his drum kit? I mean it looks so easy to play, then again it could just be him.

[@YatinSrivastavaProject]

Whats the song in the beginning?

[@AgentSpork]

Screw the sticks, I want that drum kit!

[@vorkap]

how about some info on the diameter and length?

[@tommasopompa1533]

do you know what song is at the start of the video. thanks

[@fuzzylogiceire]

It's Circle of Manias by Porcupine Tree.

[@0509killer]

@theezeflockofficial wow, you were backed up.

[@MyDrummerjoe]

he's just a fucking wicked ass drummer!!!!!!

[@StuFX]

When'd he start using speed cobra's?

[@5drum5]

What kind of ride cymbal is he playing? I thought he played 20'' K dark?

[@joshuachan56]

110 Likes and no Dislikes. Awesome!

[@rockdahaus]

Circel of Manias... It´s from The Incident

[@eunsung0513]

What is the drums model?

[@henryk.kommongkol4531]

sonor

[@SXI96]

Sonor SQ2

[@eunsung0513]

SXI96 thank you that is wonderful sound

[@joetoe9207]

If anyone is inclined...I've tried these a few times, tried to play with loose or tight grip and my hands were sunk within an hour. I notice his grip is pretty close to the end but all in the wrist? Anyway, anyone else have difficulty with these causing blisters? Any explanations? Other thing was the butt end caught on my pants a few times that that is always a playing ender too (I likely play closer to the kit than he does...doesn't need too b/c of the stick length?)...any input is welcome? I love the tips and size is fine (big hands too); like the balance etc. but not really interested in peeling off the grips all the time. Thanks!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Yep on the blisters! I played a pair of Zildjian dipped sticks and at first it was like he said easier to grip but then yes it blistered my finger. If the dip was around only two inches from the end just to fill my palm that would be great but once it hits my fingers it works to well and yes creates and rips my skin/blisters off.

[@joetoe9207]

Hey, thanks so much for your response! I'm still puzzled why some people have this problem (grip? dry or moist hands?) but such as it is. Thanks again!

[@BreanMate]

Screw the drumkit, I just want Gavin!

[@BOOM8883]

whats the intro song?

[@God666Seed]

What is this bell/splashholder over the hihat called? 2:06

[@jensharald9091]

it's custom, so are the chimes. Cut down from his old chrashes

[@lamecasuelas2]

I'd like to see those Frankenstein's monster sticks, i imagine they are basically wood spoons

[@krusher74]

long 2B

[@larrytate1657]

I never tried the rock model. What's the grip close to? Around 5b?

[@moonodude17]

+Larry Tate The Rock model is a 2B in grip (both .630 diameter), but the Rock is 3/8 of an inch longer, if I'm not mistaken (16 1/4" for the 2B, 16 5/8" for the Rock). The Gavin Harrison model is even longer than the Rock (16 7/8"). I go back and forth between the Rock and 2B. Currently I'm feeling the Rock, but the 2B and SD1's are staples for me because of my tennis racket hands, and they're not too top-heavy (the SD1 is like playing with grippable air). The Rock is about as long as I'll go until I become strong enough to give the Harrisons a try.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

+moonodude17 Like you I have big hands and am a tall guy. Any recommendations for an agile 2B stick that suits fast, intricate styles (samba/jazz)? I like to play this stuff as well as rock and funk etc. Can't be too heavy. Have the Thomas Lang model (biggest Vic Firth drumset stick). Great for making yourself heard in a rock band, but probably too loud for certain styles. Maybe Maple is the way to go, I have a few Maple sticks. They keep the weight down in a bigger stick. Vater Sugar Maples are good although I broke one which was bigger than a 2B in grip. Top end snapped off and I generally never break sticks clean like that as I have good technique. Their Sugar Maple 5B has held up much better. SD1 sounds intriguing, heard it's popular with drumcorps guys. Do you play drumcorps yourself? Thanks in advance for answer.

[@moonodude17]

+fuzzylogiceire The joys of being a tall, large-handed drummer (6'2" myself). I think the SD1 would be a great fit for you. They're maple, but they use Hard Rock Maple instead of Vater's Sugar Maple. I haven't picked up a Sugar Maple stick in my life, but I would assume that Rock Maple would be a little more durable. I ran through the entire 'The Joy of Motion' album by Animals As Leaders with the SD1's, and they held up fine for me. The tip is also fully-rounded, so it's perfect for getting crystal-clear stick articulation. It's a .635 diameter, so a little bigger than Vic Firth's 2B, and they feel wonderful. Definitely the only "lightweight" model I'll ever use from here on out (of course, Vater's sticks are amazing as well, and I find the Vater 2B lighter than the VF version). Speaking of Vater, if you want something similar from them, give the Tim Alexander signature stick a go (with no disrespect to Mr. Alexander or Vater, it's basically an SD1 with his name on it). I've never marched with a corps, but I did do marching band all throughout high school, and three of those years, I used Scott Johnson (Vic Firth era, before he and the Blue Devils switched to ProMark) snare and tenor sticks, and those were nice to play.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

moonodude17 Haha, yes indeed. I'm the same height and I believe Gavin is too. I'm not the skinny, lean type. I'm broad shouldered and have a stocky build so I guess that carries over to hand size as well. AAL are great and Garstkas stuff can be quite intricate so good on you for being able to play that firstly. I know Matt has learned and absorbed fusion and afro cuban stuff into a prog metal band, so that reassures me. Thanks for that insight. There's a great pro drummer who posts on a few different forums online and on youtube. Saw him do a cover of Fred by Tony Williams Lifetime band. Dunno if you know it but it's very challenging, fast ostinato on the hi hat and Tony is comping awesome syncopated stuff on the snare and bass against this. Anyways, this drummer plays a 2B hickory from ProMark and uses it for every gig. I've seen other videos and he obviously has great technique and is massively experienced, so that's obviously the key here. I've seen him give advice saying not to use a really thin stick if you have big hands and this follows Thomas Langs advice with playing a stick not bigger than your biggest finger. (He recommends 5Bs and up) Don't know what that Pro Mark 2B is like but while I love the feel of a bigger stick I can't imagine playing that stuff with it, great technique would obviously be a big factor. I'd hope it isn't too heavy. As regards the Rock Maple, I have the SD9 Driver and SD2 Bolero, which is that type of Maple. Kind of like SD9 it but not maybe not what I'm looking for completely in a really fussy sense, haha. The Bolero is a strange stick, seems to produce a nice sound but the top end and tip are a bit eccentric as sticks go. That Tim Alexander stick seems to be Sugar Maple. Must be Vaters type of Maple, their go to wood when choosing Maple. That drumline thing is cool. There isn't a culture of that over here. Some marching bands though and pipe bands, the drumming sections are essentially corps though, you know bagpipe music? (mainly from Scotland) Jim Kilpatrick is the most famous name drumming wise. He's a multiple world champion. At the moment though, in my country we have the World champion drumcorps at the elite pipe band level. Was lucky to have had some lessons with a member of their snare section. Very grateful to have received those lessons from such a top notch rudimental drummer. I think they've helped my hands a lot. :)

[@geminijets1586]

Maybe but I think a 5A I'm not sure if it's 5A or 5A pretty sure it's 5A

[@SubramaniamAnggam]

1:10 NINJA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shfdfirewalker]

What snare is he playing in this video?

[@warrenoids]

@MSL .MSL oooooooooooooooooooo!

[@Str8Faced]

he did

[@pakosorio]

must... get... them... now...

[@Samkohnen]

wich drumrack was he using in this video

[@sbskking]

Sam Kohnen Gibraltar

[@thomashauge4798]

Are these 5B`s?

[@fuzzylogiceire]

No, they are 2B in size but longer than a typical 2B.

[@krombee]

yeah looks like it.

[@FrankFromMaine]

Is gavin playing SPEED COBRAS NOW?!?!?!??!?? Or are my eyes deceiving me??

[@bretdorton]

Precision

[@bankruptbritain6103]

I never understand why any rock drummer just doesn't play with the fat end? It's so much more powerful

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

Because they also want nice definition of the cymbals, especially from the ride? Gavin literally explained this on the video. Also, Gavin isn't a metal drummer, he plays a variety of styles, which demand a versatile drumstick, or different pairs for each application. He also explained that on the video.

[@internationalpopsta1]

i think i found what i want for christmas.haha

[@vangelisas90]

i want his fucking hands!!!!

[@CameronBartholomew]

0:47, 2:11, 3:54

[@pegatrisedmice]

circle of manias

[@DanielMcBrain]

Gavin > God

[@pakosorio]

@theezeflockofficial still jazzing, lol

[@mutzeh]

@bubbasock 12" Oriental China. :)

[@bangmygavel]

@BreanMate, can we be best friends?

[@ssssssssedb]

there is only one problem with these sticks, they tear up my hands.

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

Stick copy not Aaron what Spears signature????

[@stevenfederico2594]

I have such a man crush it’s rather embarrassing but I swear it’s strictly drum related❤

[@bretdorton]

He is like Steve gadd on steroids!

[@NathanGDay]

@BreanMate Screw Gavin! Yes please.

[@jeahhh]

S HOOPS!

[@drumandball]

Haha!

[@00ThePolice00]

Rofl

[@FrizzyDiouleBiGbonus]

stick signature gavin harrison copy of stick aaron spears???

[@krusher74]

no these are fatter.

[@farshimelt]

you're gripping them to tightly.

[@ssssssssedb]

Nup.

[@Shobas]

What song is it in the beginning?

[@Osagie98]

+ZigzsTV | Gaming Channel "Circle Of Manias" - should always go after "octane twisted" for my opinion