Jay Weinberg Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Former Slipknot Drummer | MetalForge
Jay Weinberg Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Jay Weinberg, Slipknot drummer from 2014-2023. Explore his journey from filling in for his father with Bruce Springsteen to becoming a ...
Quick Facts: Jay Weinberg
| Band | Suicidal Tendencies |
|---|---|
| All bands | Suicidal Tendencies, Slipknot, Against Me! |
| Genre | Hardcore / Thrash Crossover |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Zildjian |
| Drum kit | SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) |
| Snare | SJC Jay Weinberg "The Crucible" 14x6.5" 48-ply Brass |
| Sticks | Vater Jay Weinberg 908 Signature |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg's drum kit is an SJC Custom Drums build (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit), the boutique shell pack he developed across nine years with Slipknot and carried into his role with Suicidal Tendencies. It centers on his signature SJC "The Crucible" 14"x6.5" 48-ply brass snare and is topped with Zildjian cymbals, driven by a DW 9000 Series double pedal.
What drum set does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg's drum set is an SJC Custom Drums configuration built around his explosive signature SJC "The Crucible" 14"x6.5" 48-ply brass snare. The drum set carries Zildjian cymbals, a DW 9000 Series double bass pedal, DW 9100 throne, and his signature Vater 908 sticks.
What cymbals does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses Zildjian cymbals: 14" A New Beat Hi-Hats for sharp, articulate groove patterns, 18" and 19" A Custom Crashes for explosive accents, a 21" K Custom Ride, a 19" K China for aggressive punctuation, and a 7" FX Break Bell for textural effects.
What snare drum does Jay Weinberg play?
Jay Weinberg plays his signature SJC "The Crucible" 14"x6.5" 48-ply brass snare, delivering the explosive crack that powered Slipknot's arena productions on .5: The Gray Chapter, We Are Not Your Kind, and The End, So Far.
What bass drum pedals does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses a DW 9000 Series double bass drum pedal, paired with a DW 9100 throne to anchor his powerful, aggressive playing.
What band is Jay Weinberg in?
Jay Weinberg has drummed for Suicidal Tendencies since 2024, and previously played drums for Slipknot from 2014 to 2023 after replacing Joey Jordison.
What drumsticks does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses his signature Vater Jay Weinberg 908 Signature drumsticks.
What drumheads does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses Evans Black Chrome drumheads across his SJC Custom Drums kit.
What electronics does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg integrates Roland electronic triggers and samples into his SJC Custom Drums drum kit, giving his drum set a hybrid acoustic/electronic sound built for Slipknot's live show.