# Martin Lopez — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Martin Lopez
**Band:** Soen
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-lopez/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Sonor

Martin Lopez endorses Sonor for drums. They play the Sonor SQ2 (Select Maple). This partnership began in 2010.

### Cymbals: Zildjian

Martin Lopez endorses Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Zildjian A / K Series. This partnership began in 2010.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Martin Lopez endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth American Classic 5A Nylon Tip. This partnership began in 1997.

### Drumheads: Remo

Martin Lopez endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Ambassador Coated / Diplomat. This partnership began in 1997.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW

Martin Lopez endorses DW for hardware / pedals. They play the DW 9002 Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2010.

## Endorsement History

- **1997** (Drums): Signed with Sonor — Joined Opeth and played a Sonor Designer Series maple kit through "Blackwater Park" (2001), "Deliverance" (2002), and "Ghost Reveries" (2005) — a setup that became a reference standard for progressive metal drum sound
- **1997** (Cymbals): Signed with Sabian — Used Sabian HH and AAX cymbals throughout his Opeth tenure, prioritizing warmth and dynamic complexity over volume
- **2010** (Cymbals): Switched from Sabian to Zildjian — Switched to Zildjian A and K series cymbals after co-founding Soen in 2010 — a brighter tonal palette suited to the band's modern production, documented across "Cognitive" (2012) through "Memorial" (2023)
- **2010** (Drums): Switched from Sonor Designer Series to Sonor SQ2 — Upgraded from the Designer Series to Sonor's bespoke SQ2 custom line for Soen — reflecting his professional standing, in the same select-maple configuration

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Martin Lopez endorse?**
A: Martin Lopez endorses Sonor, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Remo, DW. Their primary drum endorsement is Sonor and they play Zildjian cymbals.

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

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

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## More Resources

- [Martin Lopez Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-lopez/endorsements)
- [Martin Lopez Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-lopez)
- [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: 2026-07-10 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*