Dave Turncrantz

Ludwig's Behind The Beat Episode 3 features Russian Circles drummer Dave Turncratz. Dave is currently on the road in support of Russian Circle's latest release Memorial on Sargent House Records. His current rig is a Ludwig Vistalite Clear in 14x26 BD, 10x14 TT, 16x16 FT, and a 6.5x14 Supraphonic Snare drum.

Miscellaneous: TightScrew tension rods and S-Hoop rim on top of snare, Remo Falam Slam pad on bass drum batter

"This is the Copperphonic snare that I cannot say anything bad about. I have two now..."(4:48)

"It's a vintage 70's Ludwig kit" (3:33) ...with Gretsch die cast hoops (4:17) ...24x14 BD, 13 inch tom, 16 floor tom (4:42)

"I've been using this Trick pedal, I think it's a V1."

Cymbals: Istanbul Agop

1. 15'' Traditional Medium hi-hats

2. 22'' Xist ride

3. 24'' Xist ride

Cymbals: Istanbul Agop

1. 15'' Traditional Medium hi-hats

2. 22'' Xist ride

3. 24'' Xist ride

"The 24'' Xist ride may be my favorite cymbal of all time"

"I've used ProMark sticks for my entire career. They have been a product I can always rely on and I couldn't ask for anything better from a stick company."

Ludwig's Behind The Beat Episode 3 features Russian Circles drummer Dave Turncratz. Dave is currently on the road in support of Russian Circle's latest release Memorial on Sargent House Records. His current rig is a Ludwig Vistalite Clear in 14x26 BD, 10x14 TT, 16x16 FT, and a 6.5x14 Supraphonic Snare drum.

Heads: Remo Clear CS tom and bass drum batters, Coated CS snare batter, Clear Ambassador snare and tom bottoms, and Smooth White Ambassador on front of bass drum with Ludwig logo and 6'' port