Dave Mattacks Walk-thru of his 2024 UK Touring Drum Set-up

Master drummer Dave Mattacks gives us a walk-thru of the kit and other gear that he used on various tours in the UK in 2024.

Thanks to: Yamaha Drums, Evans Heads, Pro-Mark Sticks
& Rods, Kelly Shu, Hardcase, Protection Racket, & Cympad.


Thanks also to Daryl Anderson, Greg Crane, Martin Kleinbreuer,
Shinnosuke Natsume, Steve Lobmeier, Dil Davies, Joe Testa,
Paul Francis, Bob Wiczling, Guy Licata, Eric Gross, Russ Miller,
Bill Detamore, Dave Eyre, Dean Bowdery, & Reto.


Special Thanks to Brent Keefe (Video recording)
& Mike Barry (Video post) for this video.

[martyhopkirk]

Absolutely superb drummer, and so knowledgeable. I've seen him twice this year, first with Fairport, and then with Richard Thompson.

[barnesnewberry]

Fascinating even for a non-drumming punter like myself!

[mannys]

For anyone unfamiliar... there's been a resurgence of interest in the Tama BellBrass and folks have started replicating that shell and trying new things. Different alloys and thicknesses and such... I think Dave's drum is from one of those companies...

[donaldfabiano]

hey dave! longtime no groove...in regards to the gruv-x...i remember watching an in studio video of you performing with three or four other superb musicians and the song went to a quiet passage and you went to a cross stick effect, and, when i heard this i thought it was the most perfect cross stick sound i'd ever heard. this was a babyland studio production (always top quality sound and filming) well, it made me go to dcp and buy one (thanks tony) because i wanted that sound! i wish i could remember the song but, as usual-the performance was flawless.thank-you drum brother, your drum brother-don fab.8/20/24

[johnned]

Seems like hes upgraded to more elaborate kit. I remember seeing him on tour with Richard Thompson and the kit was not only minimal but also rather small that looked like it was for a beginner. But the sound he got was huge. The snare didn’t need a mic. I put it down to his using traditional muxed grip.

[davidwinthrop]

Dave has been very loyal to the Yamaha brand for many years so isn’t it time they brought a signature snare with his name on it? I would buy one for sure!

[waltonbrown]

DM one of my all time favourites ever since i started playing drums (in the 70s). Can’t get my head around 8 lugs on a kick? Well, he was always different.

[timharris]

Common Dave common m8 no demo ? Algood my friend nice kit.

[ArthurDent]

Whats your reasoning for coated on the bottoms with clear tops?

[NEALBABBITT]

He didn't say the sizes of his crashes, only ride and hi-hats.

[joshuajuaire]

You didn’t tell us what drumsticks you’re using

[johnned]

Seems like hes upgraded to more elaborate kit. I remember seeing him on tour with Richard Thompson and the kit was not only minimal but also rather small that looked like it was for a beginner. But the sound he got was huge. The snare didn’t need a mic. I put it down to his using traditional muxed grip.