Gavin Harrison vs Eloy Casagrande — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree / King Crimson) vs Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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). Harrison plays a Sonor SQ2 kit with thin maple shells and a smaller 22"x17" bass drum for articulation over raw power, his own Sonor Gavin Harrison Signature brass snares, and Zildjian K Custom Special Dry cymbals developed specifically with him — dry, controlled, and fast-decaying. Eloy plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit with dual 22"x18" bass drums, a Tama S.L.P. Sonic Steel 14"x6" snare, and Paiste RUDE/2002/PST X cymbals chosen for raw aggression and durability — a near-total sonic opposite of Harrison's dry, restrained setup.
What drum kit does Eloy Casagrande use?
Eloy Casagrande uses Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms) with Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong). Harrison plays a Sonor SQ2 kit with thin maple shells and a smaller 22"x17" bass drum for articulation over raw power, his own Sonor Gavin Harrison Signature brass snares, and Zildjian K Custom Special Dry cymbals developed specifically with him — dry, controlled, and fast-decaying. Eloy plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit with dual 22"x18" bass drums, a Tama S.L.P. Sonic Steel 14"x6" snare, and Paiste RUDE/2002/PST X cymbals chosen for raw aggression and durability — a near-total sonic opposite of Harrison's dry, restrained setup.
Which is better, Gavin Harrison or Eloy Casagrande?
Gavin Harrison and Eloy Casagrande represent technical precision from opposite ends of the volume dial — Harrison's dry, restrained polyrhythms built for progressive rock's subtlety, Eloy's explosive, groove-laced power built for thrash and nu-metal's aggression. Both are international drummers, from the UK and Brazil respectively, recognized by their peers as among the most technically complete players of their generation, proving that precision in metal doesn't have one single sound.