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What drum kit did Shannon Larkin use on Godsmack's 1000hp?

On Godsmack's *1000hp* (2014), Shannon Larkin used DW Collector's Series drums — DW's flagship American custom shell pack, built in Oxnard, California with premium shell materials and DW's True Pitch tensioning system. The configuration ran double 22" bass drums (a constant across all Larkin/Godsmack albums), 10" and 12" rack toms, and 14" and 16" floor toms. This represented a significant transition from the Pearl Reference Series he had used on *IV* (2006) and *The Oracle* (2010). For his complete gear history, see the [Shannon Larkin drummer profile](/drummer/shannon-larkin).

What cymbals does Shannon Larkin use on 1000hp?

On *1000hp* (2014), Shannon Larkin continued his established Sabian HH / HHX dual-series cymbal configuration: Sabian HH 14" Medium Hi-Hats, HHX 17" and 19" Evolution Crashes, HHX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, HH 18" Chinese, and an AAX 10" Splash. This hand-hammered HH/HHX setup had been Larkin's primary Sabian voice since the *IV* (2006) sessions — by 2014 it was fully settled as his signature cymbal voice across the Godsmack catalog. See the [Shannon Larkin complete gear guide](/articles/shannon-larkin-drum-setup) for his current cymbal setup.

Who produced Godsmack's 1000hp?

Godsmack's *1000hp* (2014) was produced by Rob Cavallo, known for his work with Green Day (*Dookie*, *American Idiot*), My Chemical Romance (*The Black Parade*), and Dave Matthews Band. It was Cavallo's first production for Godsmack. His approach emphasized powerful, room-filling drum sound with defined low-end attack and cutting high-frequency presence — a production philosophy that suited Shannon Larkin's DW Collector's Series kit and its attack-forward shell character. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200.

What double bass pedal does Shannon Larkin use?

Shannon Larkin uses the DW 9000 Series double bass pedal — present in his documented setups across the *1000hp* (2014), *The Oracle* (2010), and *When Legends Rise* (2018) eras. The DW 9000's chain-drive mechanism, adjustable cam, and precision-machined hardware deliver consistent, reliable feel across the hard rock double-kick patterns central to Godsmack's music. For Larkin's complete hardware setup across Godsmack albums, see the [Shannon Larkin complete gear guide](/articles/shannon-larkin-drum-setup).

How does 1000hp fit in the Shannon Larkin/Godsmack drum gear arc?

Shannon Larkin's *1000hp* (2014) setup — DW Collector's Series kit, Sabian HH/HHX cymbals, DW 9000 double pedal — sits between the Pearl Reference era of *The Oracle* (2010) and the Pearl Reference Pure configuration of *When Legends Rise* (2018). The DW Collector's Series transition marked the heaviest point in his Godsmack discography: where *When Legends Rise* moved toward polished radio-ready production, *1000hp* went harder and more aggressive. The DW Collector's attack-forward shells suited that direction precisely. See [The Oracle drum setup](/articles/the-oracle-drum-setup) for context on what preceded it, and [When Legends Rise drum setup](/articles/when-legends-rise-drum-setup) for the arc's next chapter.