Jon Dette vs Dave Lombardo — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Jon Dette (Slayer) vs Dave Lombardo (Slayer). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Jon Dette use?
Jon Dette uses Ludwig Classic Maple with Sabian AAX / Zildjian A Series (14" Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" Crash, 20" Ride, 18" China). Dave Lombardo has been a longtime Tama endorser, playing a Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit with a Tama S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple snare, Paiste RUDE and 2002 series cymbals, a Tama Iron Cobra 900 double pedal, and his own signature Promark 2Bx sticks — gear built for the size and power his revolutionary style demanded. Jon Dette has played Ludwig Classic Maple drums since 1996, with 14"x6.5" metal or maple snares, Sabian or Zildjian cymbals, and DW 9000 or Tama Iron Cobra double pedals with Promark or Vater 5B sticks — a rig built for versatility across multiple bands' requirements rather than one signature identity.
What drum kit does Dave Lombardo use?
Dave Lombardo uses Tama Starclassic Maple with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, 18" China). Dave Lombardo has been a longtime Tama endorser, playing a Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit with a Tama S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple snare, Paiste RUDE and 2002 series cymbals, a Tama Iron Cobra 900 double pedal, and his own signature Promark 2Bx sticks — gear built for the size and power his revolutionary style demanded. Jon Dette has played Ludwig Classic Maple drums since 1996, with 14"x6.5" metal or maple snares, Sabian or Zildjian cymbals, and DW 9000 or Tama Iron Cobra double pedals with Promark or Vater 5B sticks — a rig built for versatility across multiple bands' requirements rather than one signature identity.
Which is better, Jon Dette or Dave Lombardo?
Dave Lombardo and Jon Dette represent the two poles of Slayer's drum chair: the founding revolutionary who wrote the blueprint, and the professional caretaker who kept the machine running during a transition. Lombardo's "Reign in Blood" performance remains the most influential thrash drumming ever recorded. Dette's 1996-97 stint proved that faithfully executing that blueprint under pressure is its own kind of skill — one that built him a genuine career well beyond Slayer.