A lot of drummers are known for a certain snare sound. Which Gavin definitely has. But for me his toms are also part of his signature sound. Perfection... Always.
Your kit can sound super tuned up too. Trust your ears and use quality heads appropriate for the kind of music you play. You don't need top of the line shells to get the good tones. Let the heads breathe and don't choke them off. Cheers.
GFC_CABRERO Him and Dave Weckl are my favs. Got a signed drumhead from Gavin from a show in Dallas years ago. One of my prized possessions. You should see the hit radius on it. Perfectly centered. Dude is a machine.
I spent 20 years playing drums before I was able to get my then dream kit of Gretsch Drums. I'm still playing Gretsch after 50 years of playing today. But, my late friend Kim Plainfield used to tell me alot that I should get Sonor Drums for my playing. Now I hear these SDQ2's and I'm like...Man, Kim was Right! One day I'll own Sonor.
You can hear through the years the progression of his drum recordings. Started out very focused and dry, like in the Rhythmic Horizons videos. Switched to using condensers on the toms and sounds like he upped in the mix the reverb mics in that big hall room in front of him. I hear the whole set now as more of a singular instrument rather than a collection of beautifully tuned drums and cymbals, as much as I loved the dry sound too.
This is definitely true lol, however I do find that I play better on my Sonor drums compare to other kits. Something about the way they feel and respond affects my playing in a good way.
Hehe If you have the drumkit of your dreams, so in a sense it will make you play better ;P. I am considering buying an SQ2 costum. Does anyone have advice about choosing shell thickness and wood (birch or beech)?
@@thesneakygamer4343 yup they are incredible drums that cut through and punch in the face when you need it. And you get that sound that is so awesome feeling when played you feel professional. Just my opinion. Best cans for the money
Hi! xD, I think that this combination of gavin and sonor is amazing, I think it is the perfect drummer for sonor, because of how it is able to get those unique sounds of sonor and gavin so clean, unbeatable!
I could listen to this guy all day. He is so musical. Even his simplest single stokes on the dotted eight notes up and down on his toms, I mean, this is something literally anyone who understands rhythmic division could do accurately, even if they have never played drums in their lives, but somehow he does them, and its SO in the pocket! It doesn't hurt that those drums sound so amazing, responsive and well tuned, of course - but he'd probably be just as amazing on some upturned empty buckets and trashcan lids.
Gavin Harrison gives me a purpose to practice during this corna virus lock down. Thank you for being alive Mr. Harrison! I have seen I believe more drummers than anybody on You tube and playing live in my 57 years of existence. Gavin Harrison is amazing to watch and just genius ! I get the same feeling when I watch any buddy Rich videos even if I dislike the Buddy Rich music, Buddy is also absolutely fantastic to watch ! I believe that is a good pool to be in Buddy and Gavin pool ..:)
Yes! I've never had a bigger smile on my face :D Thank you so much for uploading this. We want more of Gavin Harrison! Best drummer and drum manufacturing company in the world! 🔥That kit looks and sounds gorgeous! :D
Technique notwithstanding, his sense of phrasing is shockingly good. He plays out an idea, and it literally shocks you. In a count of 4 you get the start, the heart and conclusion of a thought, which seamlessly and musically ties in with the next. It all just flows, like water. It’s no wonder that he ended up with King Crimson. Jack DeJohnette is like that; I always said his drumming sounds like the ocean. And lastly, Gavin does all this eloquent and powerful stuff with BIG drumsticks; I own a pair and they are serious wood.
@ 0:48 was a friggin epic groove to go into after the intro! Love it! So glad I found Sonor drums! Love my SQ2 Birch kit black to silver fade with nickel hardware on top and chrome hardware on bottom. Sonor is the best!
gavin playing an entire birch kit is a dream come true for me. i had a big set of ultramarine birch SQ2 and i really regret selling them. i will have another set.
Very tasteful grooves. Played with a level of professionalism so that the subtleties of tones can be heard, the ghost notes the splashes, the fills. Many drummers don’t realize the higher the volume level of playing the more the tone and dynamics are lost. When the music 🎶 calls for it yes your volume and playing will- should be matched to the mix. But a solo in the studio I think should showcase a drummers musicality 👍 well done.
Sonor, could you guys please take the time and put exactly what Wood Type and Shell Thickness of these expensive Sonor SQ2 Drums 🥁 are in the description?
A lot of drummers are known for a certain snare sound. Which Gavin definitely has. But for me his toms are also part of his signature sound. Perfection... Always.
Look at the hoops don't think they're Sonor but I've been wrong before.
@@stickman5454 check out his video on the protean series. Those hoops are specially made for him by sonor
Those are S-Hoops. You can probably find them in any major music retailers.
@@isaacheng1046 Issac do you by chance work at Sonor? I doubt it because if you did you would know that those are not made by Sonor.
stickman5454 explain how his signature snare is sold with those hoops on then
That is the most well tuned kit I’ve ever heard in my life
Your kit can sound super tuned up too. Trust your ears and use quality heads appropriate for the kind of music you play. You don't need top of the line shells to get the good tones. Let the heads breathe and don't choke them off. Cheers.
paisteuser06 thanks!!
@@paisteuser06 The cheapest kit I ever owned (Westbury) sounded the best imo. I just took the time to tune and use appropriate heads for it
It is truly astounding tuning and workmanship ...
Just incredible ...
SQ2's are incredibly easy to tune, some of the best sounding drums EVER made
Gavin and Sonor...best sounding drummer and drums in the business!
I love how he started with snares off, then on, then off and on to close. What a way to structure the solo and showcase those beautiful drums
Those little bells and splashes, is what makes colorful drummers get goosebumps. Well done.
🥁🤙
Most Elegant Drummer in the History of Modern Music!
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer So are Ozzy Osbourne and the full Geordie Shore cast, as well as the most infamous tourists in the world.
Close, but Weckl and Sanchez tops that poll for me.
probably the best drumming sound i ever heard in RUclips
GFC_CABRERO Him and Dave Weckl are my favs. Got a signed drumhead from Gavin from a show in Dallas years ago. One of my prized possessions. You should see the hit radius on it. Perfectly centered. Dude is a machine.
Then check Jeff Wald and his Masterworks
Sonor. There is no substitute
@@alexyoung5798 , a broken stick I caught from Questlove at a show doesn't compare to an autograph from G Harrison. Nice
Love the amount of room in this mix, really let’s you appreciate the drums themselves in addition to the playing.
His smile at the end is the biggest reason to play an instrument and work at getting better. It perfectly sums it up, imho.
Holy shit! What a sound.
Thanks for this Gavin and Sonor.
That 8-inch Tom is tuned perfectly
Matt Gilmore don’t forget about that 18-inch Tom at the end.....
everything is tuned to absolute perfection.. my god does this kit sound so good
@@mogglie looks like a 16"
@@janandrechristiansen7660 Mikael Palm is correct, it's an 18". His tom sizes are 8, 10, 12, 15, 18
Tuning sonor is a breeze.
A drum Genius! what a delight to hear such fine playing.
The most musical drummer out there. He’s incredible
Damn I miss hearing him with Porcupine Tree. I've enjoyed the last couple Pineapple Thief albums. He takes everything he touches to another level.
Very true. He is exceptionally good
PT was already reformed again (sadly Colin wasn't returned for this time)
That little snare "buzz"/ghost note thing he does at 1:13 just sounds so good.
Almost like a half roll
Gavin is just profoundly good. Finesse that is really hard to match
Absolutely love listing to your drumming - kit perfectly tuned and grooves and feels are so classy - doesn't get much better than this
He's not a drummer, he's a bloody drumming surgeon
Gavin's drums always sound like a million dollars! Best sounding kit I've ever heard, SPOT ON!
It’s always a pleasure to hear your drums and see you play, Gavin! Fantastic kit and fantastic sound 👌🏼
The whole sound is so healing man.. feels so good !!!
Incredible sound and grooves. I liked the new kit.
That snare everytime he hits it is like a "gunshot"
He's The Man and happily smiles.
Period
Awesome sound as always with Sonor and Gavin!!! Please keep uploading videos with him, the Sonor community loves Gavin !!! 🤘🏻
Stunning drum sound. Incredible even listening on a phone the quality of the setup shines out.
I spent 20 years playing drums before I was able to get my then dream kit of Gretsch Drums. I'm still playing Gretsch after 50 years of playing today. But, my late friend Kim Plainfield used to tell me alot that I should get Sonor Drums for my playing. Now I hear these SDQ2's and I'm like...Man, Kim was Right! One day I'll own Sonor.
You can hear through the years the progression of his drum recordings. Started out very focused and dry, like in the Rhythmic Horizons videos. Switched to using condensers on the toms and sounds like he upped in the mix the reverb mics in that big hall room in front of him. I hear the whole set now as more of a singular instrument rather than a collection of beautifully tuned drums and cymbals, as much as I loved the dry sound too.
Gavin always has the perfect sound....so good!!
Beautiful stuff. The drums sound amazing, especially the kick. Gorgeous
I'm a simple man, I see Gavin, I click play. multiple times
From the first time I heard his kit I said it’s the best sounding kit I’ve ever heard including cymbals to
Hey! I got a Sonor SQ2 kit and it doesn’t make me sound or play like that! Haaaa! This is awesome. What a talent! Thank you for this.
This is definitely true lol, however I do find that I play better on my Sonor drums compare to other kits. Something about the way they feel and respond affects my playing in a good way.
Hehe If you have the drumkit of your dreams, so in a sense it will make you play better ;P. I am considering buying an SQ2 costum. Does anyone have advice about choosing shell thickness and wood (birch or beech)?
@@jordykloos9665 It was a tongue in cheek comment. I I love my SQ2 kit! Black/silver fade with chrome and nickel hardware. And they sound amazing
@@thesneakygamer4343 yup they are incredible drums that cut through and punch in the face when you need it. And you get that sound that is so awesome feeling when played you feel professional. Just my opinion. Best cans for the money
@@jordykloos9665 its a medium birch!
SQ2, IMO, are the best sounding drums out there.
When he plays them
One of my favorite drummer's.along with the late Neal Peart.and Mike portnoy.
Oh wow! Beautiful sound!!!
One of my favorite drummers!
Perfect sounding drums
awesome, one of the best and cleanest drum sound and solo ever on RUclips!
Beautiful kit.. Need me some more Gavin behind the kit.
Those toms sounds focused yet open at the same time
S hoops on drums🥁
They are a best kept secret .
Best drum and cymbals sound i have ever heard, and playing with such a finesse. This is the top over the top
Hi! xD, I think that this combination of gavin and sonor is amazing, I think it is the perfect drummer for sonor, because of how it is able to get those unique sounds of sonor and gavin so clean, unbeatable!
Yeah man. No words needed - just appreciate the talent.
This man could bang on Tupperware and it would still sound heavenly
Really great performance and awesome sound player and instrument !
Nice playing man Love that selection of splashes
I love SQ2 sound! And of course Gavin's playing! 😃
Gavin puts his Funk Hat on. Excellent. Phenomenal kit sound, especially that snare.
I could listen to this guy all day. He is so musical. Even his simplest single stokes on the dotted eight notes up and down on his toms, I mean, this is something literally anyone who understands rhythmic division could do accurately, even if they have never played drums in their lives, but somehow he does them, and its SO in the pocket! It doesn't hurt that those drums sound so amazing, responsive and well tuned, of course - but he'd probably be just as amazing on some upturned empty buckets and trashcan lids.
Gavin Harrison gives me a purpose to practice during this corna virus lock down. Thank you for being alive Mr. Harrison! I have seen I believe more drummers than anybody on You tube and playing live in my 57 years of existence. Gavin Harrison is amazing to watch and just genius ! I get the same feeling when I watch any buddy Rich videos even if I dislike the Buddy Rich music, Buddy is also absolutely fantastic to watch ! I believe that is a good pool to be in Buddy and Gavin pool ..:)
When I watch gavin s video i hear music from the drums. He is just perfect in everything. Sound and playing 😁😁. I think is the new n peart
It hurts my soul he's so good. And that smile at the end.
The touch of G. Harrison is awesome. His use of dynamics are of pure master
Oh my god I've never clicked so fast!
I am GW through and through only when I listen to Gavin do I feel that SQ2 sound absolutely unbelievable
Best drum sound ever
To me, the best sounding drums nowadays. Gavin is the man!!!
THESE DRUMS SOUND PERFECT!
Amazing drumming! Inspiring!
Yes! I've never had a bigger smile on my face :D Thank you so much for uploading this. We want more of Gavin Harrison! Best drummer and drum manufacturing company in the world! 🔥That kit looks and sounds gorgeous! :D
Technique notwithstanding, his sense of phrasing is shockingly good. He plays out an idea, and it literally shocks you. In a count of 4 you get the start, the heart and conclusion of a thought, which seamlessly and musically ties in with the next. It all just flows, like water. It’s no wonder that he ended up with King Crimson. Jack DeJohnette is like that; I always said his drumming sounds like the ocean. And lastly, Gavin does all this eloquent and powerful stuff with BIG drumsticks; I own a pair and they are serious wood.
The best all around drummer. That snare is eargasmic.
Brilliant drumming and drum sound! No surprise
Very cool performance and amazing sound😀👍👍
Sounds perfect. Gavin is the best!
Gavin Harrison's Sonor SQ² Wood Type and Shell Thickness: Medium Birch Toms & Floor Toms, Heavy Birch Bass Drum. ✔️
Love the sound of the 8"Rack and the 16" Floor Tom.
Sonor, Yamaha, and Gretch are my Top 3.
floor toms are 15 and 18
lots of room mics in there. beautiful.
@ 0:48 was a friggin epic groove to go into after the intro! Love it! So glad I found Sonor drums! Love my SQ2 Birch kit black to silver fade with nickel hardware on top and chrome hardware on bottom. Sonor is the best!
The best tuned, the best drummer
amazing sound !! best player !!!
Bungee cords holding microphone(s) inside the bass drum? Love the highly compressed snare sound, gives it a lot of meat and low end 👍
Kelly SHU
gavin playing an entire birch kit is a dream come true for me. i had a big set of ultramarine birch SQ2 and i really regret selling them. i will have another set.
Very tasteful grooves. Played with a level of professionalism so that the subtleties of tones can be heard, the ghost notes the splashes, the fills.
Many drummers don’t realize the higher the volume level of playing the more the tone and dynamics are lost.
When the music 🎶 calls for it yes your volume and playing will- should be matched to the mix.
But a solo in the studio I think should showcase a drummers musicality 👍 well done.
It would be nice to have a tutorial on how to get toms to sound that good. Nevermind Gavin, he's the reason why I came here.
Every kit should sound like that the world would be a perfect place
(Andy Palmieri) The world’d be quite a boring place if everything sounds the same, wouldn’t it be?
Great DRUMMER great drum great sound , sonor .....great job
I love the sound of the toms. So musical. The whole kit sounds perfect though.
Who knew... Sonar kits sound incredible!
Maybe the best sounding drum kit on the internet
Sonor, could you guys please take the time and put exactly what Wood Type and Shell Thickness of these expensive Sonor SQ2 Drums 🥁 are in the description?
Gavin Harrison's Sonor SQ² Wood Type and Shell Thickness: Medium Birch Toms & Floor Toms, Heavy Birch Bass Drum. ✔️
Great drummer! Kit is his birch kit if I'm not mistaken. You can't beat Sonor's SQ2 kits using Scandinavian Birch. They sound SOOOOO good.
Legend.
Very nice work Gavin.
@ ~ 0:58 what are the springs in the bass drum for? Never seen anything like that. I haven't played in over 15 years though.
Kelly SHU
Cutting g away camera at some of the best moments :(
No lo conocía es muy limpio y potente también tiene buen gusto en las combinaciones me recuerda el estilo de Tomás Lang, uno de mis Favoritos!
The Sound of Porcupine Tree, precisely! 😍
Interesting, thoughtful! Here is to thinking!
Hell yea!
Excelent sound. Best drumming..🙂
the most "heaven" snare sound
Instruction unclear, ordered a SQ2 kit and I sound nothing like him, now I'm $10,000 in debt.
Sublime!!
Drums sound great
Hey Gavin, how do you like those AKG vs the EV you were using on toms? Cheers!
Very nice Gavin!
Does anyone know what's the hi-hat used here? That definitely isn't the K Custom Session hi-hat listed in his Zildjian artist page...
Very very late answer, but Gavin has stated that it's a vintage Constantinople from the 50's or 40's (I can't remember, sorry).
@@warrenoids Thanks! Sounds convincing - too bad those old K's are rare and a bit too valuable nowadays...
Nice drumming Gavin!!!!