Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does Charlie Watts use?
Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl Kit
In this british pathe movie from 1964, Charlie Watts can be seen playing a Lu... more
Gretsch Round Badge Maple Natural
I use a ’57 round badge natural maple wood Gretsch with The Stones. And with ... more
Slingerland Radio King
And in Europe when I play I use a 1940 Radio King set with a big 24" bass dru... more
Cymbals
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What kind of Cymbals does Charlie Watts use?
Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker
I have the same hi-hat and ride cymbal with both, and I have a special cymbal... more
Zildjian 20" FX Oriental Crash of Doom
Listed on Watts' Zildjian artist page. more
Drumsticks
0
What kind of Drumsticks does Charlie Watts use?
Snare Drums
0
What kind of Snare Drums does Charlie Watts use?
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Charlie Watts use?
Electro-Voice EV-666 Dynamic Microphone
Used on the bass drum for "Brown Sugar", as stated by mix engineer Jimmy John... more
Neumann U47
Used as an overhead mic for "Brown Sugar", as stated by mix engineer Jimmy Jo... more
Electro-Voice RE-15
Used during the Muscle Shoals sessions as a hi-hat mic, as stated by mix engi... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Used during the Muscle Shoals sessions as a hi-hat mic, as stated by mix engi... more
Drum Hardware
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What kind of Drum Hardware does Charlie Watts use?
Remo Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot Drumheads
[This page](http://drumheadauthority.com/articles/resonant-drumheads/#watts-c... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Charlie Watts use?
Gear Guides
Gear Guide to Selecting the Best Bass Drum Pedal
Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated July 2019
