Endorsements & Gear

DERICO’S SET-UP

Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse Birch:

  • 20” x 16” – Bass Drum (2 double tom stands)
  • 10” x 7” – Rack Tom
  • 12” x 8” – Rack Tom
  • 16” x 14” – Floor Tom
  • 16” x 16” – Floor Tom
  • 14” x 5.5” – Snare Drum

Sabian Cymbals

  • 21” HHX Groove Ride (Brilliant Finish)
  • 19” HHX Xtreme Crash
  • 17” HHX Legacy Crash
  • 14” HHX Groove Hats
  • 10” HHX Evolution Splash

Mapex Hardware

  • (1) Falcon P1000 Bass Drum Pedal
  • (1) H750A or comparable – Hi-Hat Stand
  • (1) S950 – Snare Stand
  • (3-4) B950A – Boom Stands
  • (1) T755A – Drum Throne

Evans Drum Heads

  • List coming soon

Vic Firth Drum Sticks

  • American Jazz 1 Model (AJ1)
  • Blades
  • Tala Wands

COMPANIES

I use Vic Firth Drumsticks

Quality, Control and Flawless! They are the “Perfect Pair”. Here is a list of the items I use:

  • American Jazz 1 Model
  • Heritage Brushes

I use Protection Racket

The name says it all! Protection Racket cases are the only option for my drums and cymbals.

Sizes

  • 10″ – Rack Tom
  • 12″ – Rack Tom
  • 14″ – Floor Tom
  • 16″ – Floor Tom
  • 22″ – Bass Drum

I use the following from Rhythm Tech Percussion:

  • Studio Cowbells
  • Moon Blocks
  • Laptop
  • Turn It Up and Lay It Down

I use Audix

These mics bring out the natural sound of the drums and cymbals.

  • Toms
    D2 and D4
  • Snares
    I5
  • Kick
    D6
  • Cymbals
    ADX-50

I use HQ’s Real Feel Practice Pads

I use Cymbag Cymbal Protectors

“Cymbags are the perfect way to protect your precious cymbals. They also make set-ups a breeze!”