Bun E. Carlos
Bun E. Carlos' Gear
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's KSM32 microphone for their overheads.
PRESS RELEASE: Since 1909, Ludwig has been making exceptionally crafted percussion products for drummers of all styles. During this 100th Anniversary year, Ludwig Drum Company is proud to announce the release of the Bun E. Carlos Signature Drum Kit.
A companion shell set to the Bun E. Carlos Snare Drum released earlier this year, this Limited Edition Legacy Classic kit features a 14x24" bass drum, 9x13" rack tom, and 16x16" floor tom.
Each drum features our new Citrus Glass Glitter finish, Bun E's personal badge, the Ludwig 100th Anniversary badge, and is personally signed and numbered on the inner shell label.
With only 50 being made for a very limited time, the set is now available through authorized Ludwig Dealers worldwide, and carries an MSRP of $3,800.00 USD.
Bun E. Carlos uses Promark Signature Drum Sticks, as depicted in an image found on Bing.
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's Beta 98A microphone for their snare bottom, cowbell, and toms.
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's KSM137 microphone for their kick.
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's Beta 57A microphone for their snare top.
Used on Cheap Trick performances verified by Bun E. Carlos. T1, 20” Early 80s Med/Thin Crash, 1981 “All Shook Up” tour
T10, 18” 80s Med Thin Crash. Used on 1981 “All Shook Up” tour.
T17, 20” 81 Earth Ride, 1981 “All Shook Up” Tour, 1982 “One On One” album.
Bun E Carlos used 14" A Zildjian New Beat HiHats from at least some time in the 80s.
Bun E. Carlos is confirmed to use the Ludwig Supraphonic LM402 6.5" x 14" Snare Drum, as listed on the fourth page of his 2013 archived website, where he identifies it as the "Live at Budokan" snare.
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