Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does Bill Bruford use?
Tama Starclassic Bubinga/Maple
"I think I fell into Tama really without thinking about it much in about 1980... more
Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Kit
Listed here as using a ludwig drum kit in a classic oyster finish from 1969... more
Hayman Drums
Listed here as using a Hayman Drum kit from 1971-1972 in a natural pine or te... more
Tama Superstar (80s)
In the 80s, Bruford started using Tama drums mixed with many electronic drums... more
Cymbals
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What kind of Cymbals does Bill Bruford use?
Paiste 16" Signature Traditionals Thin Crash
As mentioned on Paiste's official website. more
Paiste 13" Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I
As mentioned on Paiste's official website. more
Paiste 11" Signature Traditionals Thin Splash
As mentioned on Paiste's official website. more
Drumsticks
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What kind of Drumsticks does Bill Bruford use?
Promark SD-4 Bill Bruford Signature
What kind of sticks do you use? "Ah, every drummers favourite question, th... more
Ludwig 5B drumsticks
This page on Bill's website says he used Ludwig 5B drumsticks between 1974 an... more
Snare Drums
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What kind of Snare Drums does Bill Bruford use?
Ludwig Supraphonic 400 5x14 inch Snare Drum
Listed here as using this snare drum from 1969-1972. more
Ludwig 6.5x14 Super Sensitive Snare Drum
Listed here as using this snare drum for many years. more
Drum Hardware
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What kind of Drum Hardwares does Bill Bruford use?
Tama Iron Cobra G1Bass Drum Pedal
"It was a game changer. After Iron Cobra, everyone else had to catch up." - B... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Bill Bruford use?
ludwig 5a drumstick
This page on Bill's website says he used Ludwig 5A drumsticks between 1971 an... more
Gear Guides
Gear Guide to Selecting the Best Bass Drum Pedal
Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated July 2019