Shannon Larkin vs Abe Cunningham — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Shannon Larkin (Godsmack / Ugly Kid Joe / Amen) vs Abe Cunningham (Deftones). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin uses ddrum Dios Series with Sabian AAX & HHX Series (14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride, 10" AAX Splash, 18" AAX Chinese).
What drum kit does Abe Cunningham use?
Abe Cunningham uses Tama Starclassic Bubinga (Egyptian Night Mist) with Zildjian K Custom & A Custom Series (14" K Custom Hi-Hats, 18" & 20" K Custom Crashes, 22" K Custom Ride, 19" A Custom China).
Which is better, Shannon Larkin or Abe Cunningham?
Shannon Larkin and Abe Cunningham represent two paths through legacy-era alternative and hard rock drumming. Larkin is the groove authority — a veteran session-honed player whose powerful, hook-driven rhythms gave Godsmack an unshakeable arena rock foundation for over two decades. Cunningham is the texture specialist — a founding member whose unconventional, dynamics-first playing has been Deftones' heartbeat since the band formed in a Sacramento classroom in 1988. Comparing them is comparing "groove metal" muscle to "alt-metal" atmosphere — feel over speed, in two very different flavors.