Brann Dailor Drum Kit & Drum Set — Mastodon Drummer | MetalForge
Brann Dailor Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
See exactly what drums, cymbals, and hardware Brann Dailor (Mastodon) uses — complete kit specs and signature gear.
Quick Facts: Brann Dailor
| Band | Mastodon |
|---|---|
| All bands | Mastodon, Arcadea |
| Genre | Progressive/Sludge Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Tama |
| Drum kit | Tama Starclassic Performer B/B |
| Snare | Tama S.L.P. 14x6.5" G-Maple |
| Sticks | Vater 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor plays a Tama Starclassic Performer B/B drum kit — a birch/bubinga shell configuration prized for its warm, focused attack that complements Mastodon's dense, riff-driven arrangements. The centerpiece is his Tama S.L.P. G-Maple 14"x6.5" snare, delivering cutting crack and warm maple tone across Leviathan, Blood Mountain, and Crack the Skye.
What drum set does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor's drum set pairs Tama Starclassic Performer B/B shells and his G-Maple snare with a Tama Speed Cobra double pedal, Tama Iron Cobra Lever Glide hi-hat stand, and Tama 1st Chair Ergo-Rider throne, driving the fluid double bass patterns beneath Mastodon's polyrhythmic guitar layers.
What cymbals does Brann Dailor play?
Brann Dailor plays Meinl Byzance Series cymbals: 14" Dark Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" Brilliant Heavy Hammered Crashes, a 21" Ghost Ride, and an 18" Extra Dry China.
What snare does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor's snare is a Tama S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple, delivering the cutting crack and warm maple tone heard across Mastodon's defining albums.
What sticks does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor uses Vater 5B drumsticks.
What bass drum pedal does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor uses a Tama Speed Cobra double pedal.
What drumheads does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor uses Evans drumheads.
What band is Brann Dailor in?
Brann Dailor is the drummer and co-vocalist for progressive sludge metal band Mastodon, with the group since 2000; he also plays in the synth project Arcadea since 2017.
What hardware does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor's hardware includes a Tama Iron Cobra Lever Glide hi-hat stand and Tama 1st Chair Ergo-Rider throne, supporting the fluid movement across his Starclassic Performer B/B drum kit and drum set.