Bill Bruford

Role

Drummer

Genre

Rock Electronic Pop

Group

King Crimson Yes Gong

Credits

If Summer Had Its Ghosts Master Strokes 1978-1985 Flags

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Role

Drummer

Genre

Rock Electronic Pop

Group

King Crimson Yes Gong

Credits

If Summer Had Its Ghosts Master Strokes 1978-1985 Flags

Social

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Ludwig 6.5x14 Super Sensitive Snare Drum

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Listed here as using this snare drum for many years.

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Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 5" x 14" Snare Drum

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Listed here as using this snare drum from 1969-1972.

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Tama Bill Bruford 14x6" Signature Snare Drum

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Bill Bruford is known to use the Tama Bill Bruford 14x6" Signature Snare Drum, which was part of the "Bill Bruford Signature Palette Series" offered by Tama. This snare drum features a customized 6-ply Starclassic shell, composed of 2 plies of Maple, 2 plies of Birch, and 2 plies of Maple, and is equipped with all black hardware, including lugs, hoops, a strainer, and a unique "Black Metallic Sand Blasted" finish. Each drum includes a personally autographed and numbered decal by Bruford himself. Originally listed for approximately $650, the snare became a collector's item after it was discontinued, and it can now be found on the resale market for $500 to $750. This information is supported by the source titled "Building the Bill Bruford Signature Snare - Part One" on edocsmith.blogspot.com.

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