# Jason Bittner — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Jason Bittner
**Band:** Shadows Fall / Overkill
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/jason-bittner/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Tama

Jason Bittner endorses Tama for drums. They play the Tama Starclassic Performer B/B. This partnership began in 1997.

### Cymbals: Sabian

Jason Bittner endorses Sabian for cymbals. They play the Sabian HHX / HH Series. This partnership began in 1997.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Jason Bittner endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth 5B. This partnership began in 1997.

### Drumheads: Remo

Jason Bittner endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Ambassador Coated / Powerstroke 3. This partnership began in 1997.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW

Jason Bittner endorses DW for hardware / pedals. They play the DW 9002 Double Bass Pedal. This partnership began in 2002.

## Endorsement History

- **1997** (Drums): Signed with Tama — Signed with Tama in Shadows Fall's formative years, settling on the Starclassic Performer B/B birch/bubinga hybrid
- **1997** (Cymbals): Signed with Sabian — Began his Sabian relationship alongside the Tama deal, building the HHX/HH setup that still defines his sound
- **2002** (Hardware / Pedals): Signed with DW — Adopted the DW 9002 double bass pedal for The Art of Balance sessions, the record that broke Shadows Fall into NWOAHM's front rank
- **2012** (Drums): Renewed Tama deal — Carried the same Starclassic Performer B/B kit into his new chair with Overkill on The Electric Age, confirming his thrash credentials without changing gear
- **2012** (Cymbals): Renewed Sabian deal — Kept his Sabian HHX/HH setup across both Shadows Fall and Overkill duties after joining Overkill full-time in 2012

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Jason Bittner endorse?**
A: Jason Bittner endorses Tama, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo, DW. Their primary drum endorsement is Tama and they play Sabian cymbals.

**Q: Does Jason Bittner have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Jason Bittner is a key Tama endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

**Q: What is Jason Bittner's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Jason Bittner's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Jason Bittner Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jason-bittner/endorsements)
- [Jason Bittner Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jason-bittner)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-09 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*