Tony Allen
Tony Allen
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does Tony Allen use?
Pearl Masters Studio
"The kit used was Tony’s Pearl Masters Premium Studio kit. This is Tony’s mai... more
Mapex Saturn V Drum Kit
Used on Chicago Afrobeat Project's *What Goes Up*, as stated in this November... more
Pearl Masters Custom
Used live, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by Sasa Music. >... more
Cymbals
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What kind of Cymbals does Tony Allen use?
Zildjian 14" A New Beat HiHats
"The kit used was Tony’s Pearl Masters Premium Studio kit. This is Tony’s mai... more
Sabian 11608XN HHX 16" Stage Crash
"The kit used was Tony’s Pearl Masters Premium Studio kit. This is Tony’s mai... more
Sabian 12012XN 20" HHX Stage Ride
"The kit used was Tony’s Pearl Masters Premium Studio kit. This is Tony’s mai... more
Zildjian 14'' K Hi Hats
Used live, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by Sasa Music. >... more
Drumsticks
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What kind of Drumsticks does Tony Allen use?
Zildjian 5A Natural Wood drumsticks
Visible in this photo of Allen and specified on [page 46 of *Modern Drummer* ... more
Zildjian 5B Hickory Nylon Tip Drumsticks
Visible in this photo of Allen and specified on [page 46 of *Modern Drummer* ... more
Snare Drums
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What kind of Snare Drums does Tony Allen use?
Guillaume Carballido Custom Snare Drum
"Tony Allen first acquired a flamed-maple snare-drum prototype, 13 x 4 1/2 in... more
Pearl Dennis Chambers Signature Snare 6.5 x 14"
Used live, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by Sasa Music. >... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Tony Allen use?
Drumdrops Tony Allen's Afro Drops
Made in collaboration with Allen. It can be purchased [here](https://www.drum... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
0
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Tony Allen use?
Instruments
0
What kind of Instruments does Tony Allen use?
Drum Hardware
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What kind of Drum Hardwares does Tony Allen use?
Remo Coated Emperor
Used live for Allen's toms, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by... more
Remo Coated Ambassador
Used live for Allen's snare, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider b... more
Evans Coated G2
Used live for Allen's toms, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by... more
Remo Powerstroke 3
Used live for Allen's bass drum, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rid... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Tony Allen use?
Gear Guides
Gear Guide to Selecting the Best Bass Drum Pedal
Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated July 2019
