Far Beyond Driven Drum Setup: Vinnie Paul's Heaviest Era Gear Breakdown | MetalForge
Vinnie Paul recorded Far Beyond Driven (1994) on a Remo drums (specific model unverified) kit with a Remo steel snare (specific model unverified) snare.
Complete breakdown of Vinnie Paul's drum gear on Pantera's Far Beyond Driven. The Remo drum kit, Steel Cobra pedals, and Sabian AA/AAX cymbal setup behind th...
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What drums did Vinnie Paul use on Far Beyond Driven?
Vinnie Paul recorded Far Beyond Driven in 1994 on the same Remo drum kit he used for Vulgar Display of Power, part of his Remo endorsement era (1992-1996) before he moved to Pearl. The configuration included dual 24x18 inch bass drums, four rack toms spanning 8 to 13 inches, and floor toms at 16 and 18 inches, with maple/birch hybrid shells. The setup maintained the massive attack and low-end presence that defined Pantera's sound, and all drums were triggered for consistency, blending acoustic shell character with electronic attack reinforcement.
What pedals did Vinnie Paul use on Far Beyond Driven in 1994?
Far Beyond Driven (1994) was a transitional era for Vinnie Paul's pedal setup. He used DW 9000 series pedals alongside the Tama Steel Cobra — one per bass drum in his dual-kick configuration. This hybrid approach let him work with both the DW 9000's direct-drive mechanism and the Steel Cobra's spring-loaded feel simultaneously. The DW 9000 became his dominant system in the years that followed, but the 1994 sessions captured this transitional combination at its peak creative output.
What cymbals did Vinnie Paul use on Far Beyond Driven?
Vinnie Paul used the same Sabian AA and AAX Series cymbals on Far Beyond Driven in 1994 that he'd used on Vulgar Display of Power. His setup included Sabian AA 14 inch hi-hats, AA 16 and 18 inch crashes, an AAX 19 inch Metal Crash, an AA 22 inch Heavy Ride, and an AA 20 inch Chinese cymbal — the same combination that had defined Pantera's cymbal sound since Cowboys from Hell, now pushed to match the increased heaviness of Far Beyond Driven's production.