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Charlie Watts Drum Gear Setup

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17 years 3 months ago #192 by uberpro
Hey all. A request came in to research Charlie Watts drum setup. Here is what I found so far, feel free to build off of it until we get something we feel is a good representation of his rig.

First here is a video: {youtube}7PZug4854sI{/youtube}

Next, here is a thread with some info: Watts thread and another one to: another watts thread

Here's some excerpts:
Snare has changed over the years. Some snares used are 10+6 DW maple 5x14, previously a Ludwig 6.5x14, a Pearl solid shell, and a remake Gladstone solid shell)

Gretsch round badge, natural maple:
8x12 (on snare stand)
16x16
14x22

Two 18" UFIP chinese as crashes (one with rivets)
16" old A Zildjian crash
14" old A. Zildjian hats
16" or 18" Paiste flat ride (602 flat ride?)
Italian no-name flat

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