What drum kit does Mike Portnoy use?

Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) uses Tama Starclassic Maple/Birch.

What drum kit does Nick Menza use?

Nick Menza (Megadeth) uses Tama Swingstar.

What cymbals does Mike Portnoy use?

Mike Portnoy uses Sabian HHX Series (14" Evolution Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Evolution Crashes, 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, 10" & 12" Evolution Splashes, 19" O-Zone Crash).

What cymbals does Nick Menza use?

Nick Menza uses Zildjian A Series (14" A Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" A Crash, 20" A Ride).

How does Mike Portnoy's gear compare to Nick Menza?

Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) plays Tama Starclassic Maple/Birch with Sabian HHX Series (14" Evolution Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Evolution Crashes, 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, 10" & 12" Evolution Splashes, 19" O-Zone Crash), while Nick Menza (Megadeth) plays Tama Swingstar with Zildjian A Series (14" A Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" A Crash, 20" A Ride).

Mike Portnoy vs Nick Menza — Gear Comparison | MetalForge

Compare Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) vs Nick Menza (Megadeth) — drums, cymbals, hardware side-by-side.

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