# Pete Sandoval — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Pete Sandoval
**Band:** Morbid Angel
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/pete-sandoval/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Pearl

Pete Sandoval endorses Pearl for drums. They play the Pearl Reference / Masterworks. This partnership began in 1993.

### Cymbals: Sabian

Pete Sandoval endorses Sabian for cymbals. They play the Sabian AA Series. This partnership began in 1993.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Pete Sandoval endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth American Classic 2B/5B. This partnership began in 1990s.

### Drumheads: Remo

Pete Sandoval endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Ambassador Coated / Powerstroke 3. This partnership began in 1989.

### Hardware / Pedals: Pearl

Pete Sandoval endorses Pearl for hardware / pedals. They play the Pearl Demon Drive Double Bass Pedal. This partnership began in 1993.

## Endorsement History

- **1989** (Drums): Signed with Tama — Played a Tama Superstar/Artstar II kit with individual chain-drive pedals on Morbid Angel's debut "Altars of Madness" (1989), the album that helped invent death metal drumming
- **1993** (Drums): Switched from Tama to Pearl — Switched to a Pearl Reference Series maple/poplar hybrid kit for "Covenant" (1993), adding shell mass for his 230+ BPM double-bass work; later carried the endorsement into the Pearl Masterworks line
- **1993** (Cymbals): Switched from Paiste RUDE/2002 to Sabian — Moved from Paiste RUDE/2002 to Sabian AA cymbals (14" Medium Hi-Hats, 16"/18" Medium Crashes, 20" Metal Ride, 18" China) for "Covenant," trading Paiste's longer sustain for Sabian's faster-decaying attack at extreme tempos

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Pete Sandoval endorse?**
A: Pete Sandoval endorses Pearl, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is Pearl and they play Sabian cymbals.

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

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

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## More Resources

- [Pete Sandoval Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/pete-sandoval/endorsements)
- [Pete Sandoval Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/pete-sandoval)
- [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)*