Danny Carey vs Gavin Harrison — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Danny Carey (Tool) vs Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree / King Crimson). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Danny Carey use?
Danny Carey uses Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech with Paiste Signature Series (14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 20" Power Crashes, 22" Dry Heavy Ride "Monad", 2002 & Signature China cymbals). Danny plays Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech drums with Paiste Signature cymbals and custom Mandala pads. Gavin uses Sonor SQ2 Series drums with Paiste Signature & 2002 cymbals — both sharing a Sonor/Paiste foundation with different approaches.
What drum kit does Gavin Harrison use?
Gavin Harrison uses Sonor SQ2 Series with Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Series (14" Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" Crashes, 21" Special Dry Ride, 18" Trash China). Danny plays Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech drums with Paiste Signature cymbals and custom Mandala pads. Gavin uses Sonor SQ2 Series drums with Paiste Signature & 2002 cymbals — both sharing a Sonor/Paiste foundation with different approaches.
Which is better, Danny Carey or Gavin Harrison?
Danny Carey is the shaman-mathematician who turned Tool's albums into percussive spiritual experiences. Gavin Harrison is the craftsman-musician who makes impossible polyrhythms feel like conversation. Both own the deepest technical vocabularies in progressive drumming — Danny's draws from sacred geometry, Gavin's from decades of refined musicality.