# Mikkey Dee — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Mikkey Dee
**Band:** Scorpions / Motörhead
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/mikkey-dee/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Yamaha

Mikkey Dee endorses Yamaha for drums. They play the Yamaha Recording Custom / Oak Custom. This partnership began in 1990s.

### Cymbals: Zildjian

Mikkey Dee endorses Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series. This partnership began in 1990s.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Mikkey Dee endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth 2B / American Classic 5B. This partnership began in 1985.

### Drumheads: Remo

Mikkey Dee endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Emperor Coated / Powerstroke 3. This partnership began in 1992.

### Hardware / Pedals: Yamaha

Mikkey Dee endorses Yamaha for hardware / pedals. They play the Yamaha FP9 Flying Dragon Pedal. This partnership began in 1990s.

## Endorsement History

- **1992** (Drums): Signed with Tama — Joined Motörhead playing a Tama Artstar II/Swingstar kit with Paiste cymbals, first heard on "March ör Die" and "Bastards"
- **1999** (Drums): Switched from Tama to Yamaha — Gradually transitioned to Yamaha Recording Custom drums, audible from "We Are Motörhead" (2000) and "Inferno" (2004) onward
- **1999** (Cymbals): Switched from Paiste to Zildjian — Cymbal setup moved from Paiste to Zildjian alongside the Yamaha drum transition
- **2016** (Drums): Renewed Yamaha deal — Carried the Yamaha/Zildjian setup into Scorpions after joining the band in 2016 following Lemmy Kilmister's death

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Mikkey Dee endorse?**
A: Mikkey Dee endorses Yamaha, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is Yamaha and they play Zildjian cymbals.

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

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

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## More Resources

- [Mikkey Dee Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/mikkey-dee/endorsements)
- [Mikkey Dee Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/mikkey-dee)
- [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: 2026-07-08 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*