In The Heights - Brett Beiersdorfer

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Brett Beiersdorfer's setup for In The Heights at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, New York.

Drums: DW (Maple with Reinforcing Rings)

18”x22” Bass Drum
8”x10” Small Tom
9”x12” Small Tom
14”x16” Floor Tom

Snare:

5.5”x14” DW Eco-X Snare (Birch/Bamboo Shell, no Reinforcing Rings)

"I’m using Remo heads on all my drums. Toms have Coated Ambassadors over Clear Ambassadors. Kick has Powerstroke 3 Clear over Black Ebony Ambassador. Snare has Coated Ambassador on top and Clear Ambassador Snare Side on bottom."

Hardware:

All DW which includes the 9000 series.

Cymbals:

Zildjian 14" K/Z Special Hi-Hats
Zildjian 20" K Ride
Zildjian 16" A Custom Crash
Zildjian 17" A Custom Crash
Zildjian 10" A Splash
Zildjian 10" ZHT Mini Hi-Hats
Paiste 19" 2002 Wild China

Sticks:

Vic Firth Vinnie Colaiuta Signature Sticks
Vic Firth Swizzle G's
Vic Firth Legacy Brushes
Promark Hot-Rods

Percussion:

RhythmTech Tambourine
Miller Machine with Triangle
LP Merengue Guira (2)
PDP Blackout Snare Drum 10"x6"
Meinl Repinique
LP Jam Blocks (Red and Blue)
LP Cha Cha Cowbell
LP Timbales (14",15")
LP Cowbell
Remo 8" Rototom
LP Twist Shaker (Yellow)
LP Pro Maracas (Yellow)

Electronics:

Roland Octapad SPD-30

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Brett Beiersdorfer's setup for In The Heights at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, New York.

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