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"all instrumentation, including Björk's vocals (as found object) performed entirely on V-drums by Zach Hill"

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From 2007 to 2011, Zach Hill used the Pearl Rhythm Traveler drum set, as seen in the YouTube video "Marnie Stern - Vibrational Match" by Clay Hawkley. After 2011, he transitioned to using Yamaha drums.

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“The snare is stainless steel as well, and both were made for me by Gregg Keplinger.“

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Drummer Zach Hill uses the Tama Starclassic Performer Bubinga/Birch 4 pc Shell Pack, as featured on the official TAMA Drums artist page.

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Zach Hill is quoted here saying he uses a Tama Iron Cobra G1 kick pedal.

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Zach Hill is quoted here saying he uses a Zildjian 21" A Custom Anniversary Ride.

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Zach is seen using these pair of drumsticks during a jam session with guitarist Carson McWhirter titled Jamaican fitness

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In a photo on Photobucket, Zach Hill is shown using a Zildjian ZBT China Cymbal, positioned slightly to the right in his setup.

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Throughout the video he uses what is presumed to be these hi hats, due to the edge being a different colour from the bow and bell which is intensely darker and unlathed look from the rest of the hat. You can also see there is a wide logo present 29:37 which is different from the K logo where the 14.25 Hybrid K Custom (which is a similar looking cymbal) is not present.

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Zach Hill uses Sabian 14" Freq Hats during live performances with Death Grips, as seen in their 2017 US Tour Promo video on YouTube.

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In an Instagram post, Zach Hill mentions his use of the Paiste 21-inch 2002 Big Beat Cymbal.

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Zach Hill uses the Zildjian 18" K Crash/Ride cymbal during his performance with Death Grips at Paradiso Amsterdam on September 5, 2018, as shown in a video by alphapcp on YouTube.

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Zach Hill used the Sabian 20" AAX Studio Ride cymbal during some Bygones recordings and in 2011 when Death Grips was starting out, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on Reddit.

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In an Instagram post, Zach Hill mentions his use of the Paiste 2002 HI-Hat Big Beat 16".

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Hi-hat stand used by Zach Hill

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Drum throne used by Zach Hill

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In an Instagram post, Zach Hill mentions using the Paiste 2002 Big Beat 20" crash cymbal.

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Zach Hill is seen using the Ludwig Raw Brass Snare Drum in the Hella reunion video, as documented in an Instagram reel by gottagoogle.

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In the photos from this gig you can see the faded Paiste Signature logo and the hammering of the Dark Energy hats (WARNING: lots of blood).

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In this Youtube video at the 5:51 mark, you can see the Giant Beat logo on the hi-hat Zach is playing.

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In this video at the 1:10 mark, you can see the Giant Beat stamp on the ride cymbal Zach is playing.

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Zach Hill has been primarily using the Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute drum set for the past six years. This is evident in a YouTube video titled "Zach Hill Recording Drums June 2021" by Undo K From Hot. However, he has switched to a new kit for the 2023 Death Grips tour.

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