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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Mike Portnoy use?
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) uses Tama Starclassic Maple + Starclassic Bubinga ("Dream Monster" dual kit).
What drum kit does Nick Menza use?
Nick Menza (Megadeth) uses Tama Swingstar.
What cymbals does Mike Portnoy use?
Mike Portnoy uses Sabian HHX MAX / AAX MAXX Series (22" HHX MAX Ride, 18" AAX X-Plosion Crash, 19" HHX X-Plosion Crash, 18" AAX O-Zone Crash, 18" HHX Chinese, 19" Paragon Chinese, 7"/9"/11" AAX MAXX Splashes, 6"/6.5"/7" AA MAX Chimes).
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 + Starclassic Bubinga ("Dream Monster" dual kit) with Sabian HHX MAX / AAX MAXX Series (22" HHX MAX Ride, 18" AAX X-Plosion Crash, 19" HHX X-Plosion Crash, 18" AAX O-Zone Crash, 18" HHX Chinese, 19" Paragon Chinese, 7"/9"/11" AAX MAXX Splashes, 6"/6.5"/7" AA MAX Chimes), while Nick Menza (Megadeth) plays Tama Swingstar with Zildjian A Series (14" A Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" A Crash, 20" A Ride).