Gear

simon dringI am an official endorsee of Premier drums, Evans drumheads, Regal Tip sticks, Rhythm Tech percussion, Hardcase cases, Protection Racket cases and Baskey accessories.

Thanks to George Frederick and Colin Tennant @ Premier, Rob Masters @ RWS, Ian Hunter @ Summerfield Music, Steve Lobmeier @ Evans, Gavin Coulson @ JHS, Dave Eyre @ Hardcase, Dean Bowdery @ Protection Racket and Ian Baskerville and Mike Ellis @ Baskey.

Artist pages: Premier, Evans, Regal Tip, Rhythm Tech, Hardcase, Protection Racket, Baskey

Kit list below >

Drums

I choose to play Premier drums. I have 2 kits I use most of the time. They are...

simon dring premier genistaPremier Genista in White Marine Pearl

13" x 9" tom
16" x 16" floor tom
16" x 16" floor tom
24" x 16" bass drum

I use this kit on gigs with Oli Brown. I love the big sizes and the feel of the whole kit. A great finish - you can't beat WMP! It also records really well.

simon dring premier series classicPremier Series Classic in Rainforest Sparkle

10" x 8" tom
12" x 9" tom
16" x 16" floor tom
22" x 18" bass drum

This kit is ideal for everything from functions to pop and rock bands. Looks the business under stage lights too.

Vintage kits

Simon Dring - 1970's Olympic

Premier Olympic in Blue Pearl (1970's)

12" x 9" tom
13" x 10" tom
16" x 16" floor tom
22" x 16" bass drum

Premier Olympic in Champagne Sparkle (1960's)

12" x 9" tom
16" x 16" floor tom
20" x 14" bass drum

Thanks to Mike Ellis @ Baskey Vintage for part sourcing, refurbishment and custom bass drum display heads.

Cymbals

With Oli Brown I use:
8" Paiste Signature splash
15" Paiste 2002 hi-hats
18" Paiste 2002 crash
19" Sabian AAXplosion crash
20" Paiste 2002 ride

For other gigs, I use a variety of other crashes, rides, splashes and effects.

Snare drums

14" x 5.5" Modern Classic
14" x 5.5" 1970's Olympic
14" x 5" 1970's Ludwig 400
14" x 5.5" 1980's Olympic
13" x 4" Olympic Discus (1960's)
10" x 6" Premier birch

Misc