Tico Torres

DW Collector Series, All Cherry Shells with dark chrome hardware Configuration: Bass: 22x18 (2x) (Powerstroke 3 CTD) Snare: 5.5x14 (Emperor X) Toms: 12x9,13x10 (Emperor CTD) Floors:16x16,18x16 (Emperor CTD) Resonant heads: Chrome Starfires Hardware and pedals: DW 9000

He uses two 18'' crashes that are in custom black finish

14x6" snare 12x9" tom 13x9" tom 16x16" floor tom 18x16" floor tom 22x18" bass drum “I’ve been with Pearl for about twenty-five years now,” Torres says. “It’s great to be with a company that’s like a family. They’ve always made drums for me to my specs. I like to incorporate art into my motif.” For this current kit, Torres wanted to go black on black, so he and his drum tech, Joe “JD” Dorosz, special ordered nickel-plated hardware. When the shells were delivered from Japan, they were sent straight to drummer/artist Prairie Prince, who collaborated with Tico on the design. JD assembled the drums with the nickelplated hardware.

He uses two of these, one in the middle and one to far left, with custom black finish.

He uses this hats in custom black finish.

In the YouTube video "Behind Tico Torres' Drumkit with Bon Jovi," published by Paiste Cymbals, Tico Torres is shown using a Paiste Signature Power Crash 19", sometimes varying between 19" and 20" sizes. Notably, his cymbals feature a special black finish.

He uses these chimes in custom black finish.

In a YouTube interview with Modern Drummer Online, Tico Torres discusses his use of the Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Drum Monitor for enhancing his drumming experience.

It appears that when the band recorded HAND or Have a Nice Day. Tico appears to be using Pearl pedals instead of DW. The video of proof is at 6:25 but it's only a quick look, but still.

In a Rhythm Magazine video, Tico Torres' tech discusses his preference for the DW 9000 Single Bass Drum Pedal, noting Torres favors it over Pearl pedals due to their less desirable smoothness.

Tico uses ProMark hot rods and thunder rods for the laidback tunes. Like What do You Got.

Tico uses Coated Emperors on his toms.

In a video by Rhythm Magazine, Tico Torres's tech showcases his live setup, featuring the DW 9000 Hi-Hat Stand.

Tico Torres utilized the DW 5000 Turbo Bass Drum Pedal, as documented in the Modern Drummer archive.

In a YouTube interview with Modern Drummer Online, Tico Torres discusses using his signature Ahead TT drumsticks and gloves since the late '90s to manage tendinitis. He also mentions using Promark Hot Rods and mallets.

He uses this splash above of his Hi-hats and with custom black finish

He uses this one with custom black finish to his right

He uses this ride with custom black finish

He uses this one from Have a nice day tour onwards

He uses this besides his hihat for songs like Wanted dead or alive

In the video "Bon Jovi - Oprah Winfrey Show 2005 (Part 2)" by gaboobj on YouTube, Tico Torres can be seen using the Pearl H2000 Hi-Hat at the 6:25 mark.

He uses a Emperor X on his snare drums.

Tico uses a Coated Powerstroke 3 or P3 on both his kick drums.

He used this Jam block from the Crush, Bounce and Have a Nice tours.

At 1:53 he's using this cowbell on the Crush album.

If you translate this to English it says he uses Remo Coated Controlled Sound on his snare before switching to a Emperor X in 2004.

Tico Torres uses Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads on his toms both live and in the studio, as detailed on the Always - Bon Jovi Portal.

He used to use 2 18's as his main 2 crashes but since 2004 he's been using a 18" and a 20". http://paiste.com/e/endorser_det.php?page=image&endorserid=1870

Tico Torres uses Paiste Signature 12" Heavy Hi-Hats, as confirmed by Paiste's artist page. Note that these are not the 2002 Rock Hi-Hats mistakenly associated with him.

According to Ahead's site, Tico Torres uses the Ahead GL drummer's gloves.