Keith Capsuto-Drums
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My Drum Gear:
I feel that GMS DRUMS are some of the finest instruments in the world. Many people always ask about my personal set-up, below is the breakdown of gear that I use. My "SE" kit is my main touring and studio and clinic kit.

DRUMS: GMS "SE" SERIES
COLOR: CHERRY BURST MAPLE
SNARE DRUM(S): 5X14, 4X13
RACK TOMS: 12X8, 13X9
FLOOR TOMS: 14X14, 16, 16
BASS DRUM: 18X22

CYMBALS: (DREAM): 20" CONTACT RIDE, 20" ENERGY RIDE, 14" ENERGY HI-HAT, BLISS 16 & 17" CRASH, 18" BLISS CRASH/RIDE, 17" CONTACT CRASH, BLISS 10" CONTACT SPLASH, 18" PANG/CHINA.  **Please note that I do not use all these cymbals at one time, depending on the venue I am playing I use cymbals that fit with the genre I'm playing.**

I also use the GMS "CL" Jazz Kit. This set-up is used in night clubs, some clinic work, it is a much smaller kit so I have a faster set up and break down. Though it has smaller drums overall, the sound is gigantic and controlled.

DRUMS: GMS "CL" SERIES JAZZ KIT
COLOR: NATURAL WOOD
SNARE: 5X14
RACK TOM: 8X12
FLOOR TOM: 14X14
BASS DRUM: 16X18
HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES:
CYMBAL STANDS: DW 9700
HI-HAT: DW 9500D
BASS PEDAL: DW 9000 
THRONE: ROC N SOC: MS S/O
DRUM HEADS: EVANS
SNARE: G1 BATTER , HAZY 300 SNARE
RACK TOMS, FLOOR TOMS: HYDRAULIC
STICKS: PROMARK 7A WOOD-Pro Round and Elvin Jones models
TEMPO DEVICE: LT LUGLOCK TEMPO REF
CYMBAL CLEANER: GROOVE JUICE
DRUM SHELL CLEANER: SHELL SHINE BY GROOVE JUICE

INTERNAL DRUM MICROPHONES:
EV (Electro-Voice):
PL-35 SNARE AND RACK TOM(S)
PL-33: KICK AND FLOOR TOM(S)
PL-37: CONDENSER-OVERHEAD
INTERNAL DRUM MIC MOUNTING SYSTEM: MAY 
BASS DRUM BEATER: Rick Latham Crystal Ball 

HANDHELD RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS:
LP AND RHYTHM TECH
DRUM CASES: SKB
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