Shannon Larkin's Gear
MD: Are you still playing a Yamaha Oak Custom kit?
Shannon: Yes, I love those. We get new drums whenever we put a new record out, and they paint them to match the album artwork.
“I always used the heavy Sabian AA Rock models, the AAX Metal X-Plosion crashes, and the 22″ HH Power Bell ride with its big, fat-sounding bell.”
“I always used the heavy Sabian AA Rock models, the AAX Metal X-Plosion crashes, and the 22″ HH Power Bell ride with its big, fat-sounding bell.”
Shannon Larkin uses the Yamaha SKRM-100 SubKick, as confirmed by DRUM! Magazine in an article by Tim Jones titled "Metalmorphosis: Wengren, Larkin & Drover."
Shannon Larkin is confirmed to use the Yamaha XP120SD 3-Zone Snare Pad, as noted in an article by Tim Jones in DRUM! Magazine, titled "Metalmorphosis: Wengren, Larkin & Drover."
In an article titled "Metalmorphosis: Wengren, Larkin & Drover" by Tim Jones in DRUM! Magazine, it is confirmed that Shannon Larkin uses the Yamaha DTX-PROX Drum Module as part of his equipment.
In the video titled "Shannon Larkin - Godsmack - Tour Kit Rundown" from Modern Drummer Official, at timestamp 1:42, Shannon Larkin explicitly mentions that he uses Sabian cymbals with his drum kit.
In the video titled "Shannon Larkin - Godsmack - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, Shannon Larkin mentions at the 1:42 mark that he uses Vic Firth drumsticks for playing his drums.
In this YouTube video, Shannon Larkin is seen using Remo Emperor Coated Drumheads in his drum at the 4:47 mark. Additionally, at 11:48, Larkin discusses the Remo Emperor Coated Drumheads in detail, providing substantial proof of their use in his setup.
In the video titled "Shannon Larkin - Godsmack - Tour Kit Rundown" provided by Modern Drummer Official, Shannon Larkin demonstrates the use of a Sabian 18" AA Rock Crash Cymbal at the 23:08 timestamp.
At 18:36 in the video by Modern Drummer Official, Shannon Larkin is observed displaying the Yamaha DTX Drum Pad, confirming its use in his setup.
At 21:39 in the video provided by Modern Drummer Official on YouTube, Shannon Larkin is observed displaying a Sabian 19" AA China (Chad Smith Signature) cymbal.
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