Nick Mason

Nick Mason used the DW "The Dark Side Of The Moon" drum kit during a 2006 concert on Roger Waters' Dark Side Of The Moon tour, as documented by Nick Mason Gear on Facebook.

On this forum they talk about how Mason used a 1969/1970 Ludwig Silver Sparkle.

Nick Mason used Roto Toms to create the intro for Time, they can be seen on his kit here

Nick Mason's sticks of choice, according to Promark's official website.

"Well, I'm not an electric guitar player, really. I do have electric guitars, [...] I actually have a nice Fender Precision Bass, a nice Strat, a Telecaster, an Ovation and a Martin D-18. "

Nick Mason used Fibes drums during 1972 and 1973. Additionally, this kit was also utilized in Denmark in September 1971. The Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit was notably painted with The Great Waves design. This information is supported by a post from Nick Mason Gear on Facebook.

Snare used by Nick Mason during the Live at Pompeii ( Pink Floyd , 1971 )

All throughout the video he is playing the Paiste Cymbals He is listed on the Paiste Website as an endorser http://www.paiste.com/e/endorser_det.php?page=setup&endorserid=1296

Nick Mason is seen using a 1960's Premier WMP Kit in several vintage photographs shared on the Vintage Drum Forum. These images highlight his use of Premier and Ludwig drum kits.

a unique kit made for Nick Mason.

Nick Mason, renowned drummer for Pink Floyd, uses the Paiste 20'' 2002 Ride cymbal. According to a post by Nick Mason Gear on Facebook titled "PAISTE 2002: The Good Choice," this cymbal is among his preferred choices.

Used on Mason's bass drum to produce the "heart beat" on "Speak to Me", as stated by sound engineer Alan Parsons in this June 1998 interview with Media&Marketing.

The opening [heart beat] was just a gated bass drum. Kepex noise gates or expanders were quite a new technology at the time. It actually explains a lot about the sound of the album, since the Kepex had a sound of its own.

The Paiste Website lists all of Mason's Cymbals

Listed on Paiste's endorsers section.

Nick Mason uses Promark Nick Mason Custom drumsticks, as detailed in a Facebook note by Nick Mason Gear.

Listed on Paiste's endorsers section.

Listed on Paiste's endorsers section.

Listed on Paiste's endorsers section.

A Sonny Payne Model drumstick signed by Mason and used at Pink Floyd's October 27, 1969 performance at The Electric Garden was auctioned via Julien's in August 2023.

A Gretsch 3D Sonny Payne Model drumstick that was stage used by Nick Mason during the Pink Floyd performance that took place at the Electric Garden, Glasgow, Scotland on 27th October 1969. Comes with a letter from the original recipient that reads ‘Pink Floyd’s performance in Glasgow’s Electric Garden had just ended. The crowd were making their way to the exit. We had been sitting in the floor, right at the front, below the low stage. The venue was becoming quite empty but we were in no hurry to leave. I was surprised to see Roger Waters suddenly appear from backstage. He was holding two drumsticks. One in each hand. There was no microphone. He appeared to be searching for someone. A pre-arranged meeting possibly. Then he quietly said “Someone asked for one of Nicky’s drumsticks?” Of the few people left.. no one came forward. I thought “I’m having one of them!” I jumped up and thanked him as I took one of Nick Mason’s drumsticks and quickly headed for the exit’. The condition is very good.

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In the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," produced by Modern Drummer Official, Nick Mason is observed at 0:07 playing a Paiste 40" Symphonic Gong as part of his live drum rig setup.

In a video by Modern Drummer Official titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," Nick Mason confirms at 3:09 that he uses Paiste Cymbals as part of his DW drum kit for the North American Tour 2022.

In the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, at the 4:59 mark, Phil Manchester, Nick Mason's drum technician, is observed demonstrating a Paiste 14'' Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat cymbal.

In the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, at 5:04, Phil Manchester, Nick Mason's drum tech, is shown displaying a Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash Cymbal positioned to Mason's left.

In the video "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, at 5:06, Phil Manchester, Nick Mason's drum technician, presents a Paiste Signature 22" Full Ride cymbal as part of Nick Mason’s cymbal setup.

At 5:09 in the Modern Drummer Official video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," Nick Mason's drum technician, Phil Manchester, demonstrates the inclusion of a Paiste 2002 18" Giga Bell Ride Cymbal in Mason's setup, where it is referred to as the "Mega Bell."

In a video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, at 5:56, Nick Mason's drum technician Phil Manchester mentions the intention to include a Paiste 22" Masters Series Swish Cymbal in Nick Mason's cymbal setup for future performances.

In a video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," published by Modern Drummer Official, Nick Mason's drum technician, Phil Manchester, is seen at 6:02 discussing the specific Remo drumheads used on Nick Mason’s drum kit, including the Remo Powerstroke P3 Clear drumhead on the batter side of the kick drums.

In the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," at 6:20, Nick Mason's drum technician, Phil Manchester, states that Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads are used on the tops of the toms. This information is provided by Modern Drummer Official on YouTube.

At 6:21 in the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," Nick Mason's drum technician, Phil Manchester, explicitly mentions the use of Remo Ambassador Clear Drumheads on the tops of the toms. This information is provided by the Modern Drummer Official YouTube channel.

In the video titled "Nick Mason - The Saucerful of Secrets - Tour Kit Rundown," Phil Manchester, Nick Mason's drum technician, confirms at 6:24 that a Remo 14-inch Ambassador Coated Drumhead is used on the top of the Edge snare drum in Nick Mason’s drum rig. This information is provided by Modern Drummer Official on YouTube.