ALL 71
Microphones 2
Drum Sets 10
Cymbals 8
Drumsticks 2
Snare Drums 3
Drum Hardware 14
Bass Guitars 2
Headphones 1
Guitars 11
Amplifiers 4
Effects Pedals 4
Studio Equipment 9
Software Plugins and VSTs 1
Sennheiser e 904 Dynamic Drum Microphone
Hawkins currently uses the Sennheiser e 904 as a vocal mic when playing live with the Foo Fighters for additional vocals. It can be seen in numerous live videos of the last two to three years.
moreSubmitted almost 7 years ago
Gretsch USA Custom (Coattail Riders Tour Kit)
This Drum set is listed on his Wikipedia page as his current touring setup in Coattail Riders. 22x16 Bass Drum,13x9 Rack Tom, 16x16 Floor Tom,14x6.5 Wood Snare Drum.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Zildjian 22" A Custom Ride
Taylor Hawkins' cymbal setup includes the Zildjian 22" A Custom Ride, as seen on his Artists profile page on Zildjian's official site.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Zildjian 15" A New Beat HiHats
Zildjian artist page list Taylor Hawkins as playing 15" A New Beat Hihats.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Zildjian 21" K Crash Ride
Taylor Hawkins' cymbal setup includes the Zildjian 21" K Crash Ride, as seen on his Artists profile page on Zildjian's official site.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Gretsch Snare Drum 14x6.5 Taylor Hawkins Signature Series
In this video, a Gretsch rep shows off the Taylor Hawkins Signature Series Snare Drum at the NAMM show.
"We have Taylor’s new Signature Series snare drum that we worked with Taylor on. This is a 6.5x14 black nickel over steel, it’s a 10 lug drum, really opens up, sounds great, comes in wi...
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
OCDP White Drum Kit 3-Peice
This Isn't The Exact Photo For It But You Can See Taylor Using A White OCDP Drum Kit For Monkey Wrench
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Quad Eight Electronics MM-310 Classic
Used for the snare and bass drums on Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, as stated by mix engineer Rich Costey in this March 2008 Sound on Sound interview.
moreDrums: Quad 8 310, Pultec EQP1, API 550a, Neve 33609, API 2500, Lexicon 960, Urei 1176, Smart C...
Submitted over 4 years ago
Zildjian 20" A Custom EFX
Taylor Hawkins' Zildjian artists page lists a Zildjian 20" A Custom EFX Crash as part of his cymbal setup.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Shure Beta 56A
Taylor uses this short mic for his vocal parts in the Foo Fighters
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Remo Clear Black Dot
In this video you can see that Taylor Hawkins was using Remo Clear Black Dots on all toms for his Foo Fighters touring kit.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Fender Mustang Bass
This bass is seen in his "Range Rover Bitch" music video. edit (sorry, i meant Fender Jaguar bass, not Fender Mustang bass)
moreSubmitted about 7 years ago
Ludwig Silver 5-Piece Kit
You can see this kit being used in a bunch of festivals that the Foo Fighters did back in 2000, and you can see Taylor using this kit for their performance at The Chapel in Melbourne, Australia (https...
moreSubmitted over 5 years ago
Zildjian 19" A Custom Crash
Taylor Hawkins' cymbal setup includes the Zildjian 19" A Custom Crash, as seen on his Artists profile page on Zildjian's official site.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Zildjian 19" K Custom Hybrid Crash
We can see this cymbal in the list after the HH
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Foo Fighter Bass Drum Head
(For The Videos There Are Plenty More On Their VEVO Channel But This Is Just An Example) You Can See The Bass Drum Head For The Drum Kit
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Zildjian 20" A Medium Thin Crash
At 10:45 You Can See Taylor Has The 20" Medium Thin Crash Behind His Ride. Where Previously It Was The 20" EFX
moreSubmitted over 6 years ago
Gretsch USA Custom Bell Brass Snare 14x6.5
Used throughout this and many other performances over the years
moreSubmitted about 5 years ago
Brian May Guitars Red Special
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Seen in the background of this video.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
Orange County Drums and Percussion
Bass Drum: 24x20 Rack Tom: 8x12 Floor Tom 1: 16x14 Floor Tom 2: 18x16
He used this kit in 1997 for the tour of The Colour and The Shape
moreSubmitted over 3 years ago
Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash
Taylor Hawkins' Zildjian artists page lists a Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash as part of his kit.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Zildjian Taylor Hawkins Signature Drumsticks
According to the Zildjian Drumstick artist page, Taylor Hawkins has his own Signature Series drumsticks.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
at 1:39, he is seen playing this guitar
moreSubmitted almost 5 years ago
Rickenbacker 4003
at 1:51, he is playing this bass
moreSubmitted almost 5 years ago
Hagstrom Pat Smear Signature Guitar
Seen in the background of this video.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
EVH '79 Bumblebee Electric Guitar
Seen in the background of this video.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
DW9000 Foot Pedal
According to a Guitar Center interview, Taylor Hawkins uses a DW9000 Foot Pedal.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
DW 9000 Hi-Hat Stand
According to an interview with Guitar Center, Taylor Hawkins uses a DW9000 Hi Hat Stand.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Remo Powerstroke 4 Clear
According to Remo's Artist page Taylor Hawkins uses a Clear Powerstroke 4.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
This is a community-built gear list for Taylor Hawkins.
- Find relevant music gear like microphones, shells, heads, cymbals, hardware, drumsticks, and other instruments and add it to Taylor Hawkins.
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Gear Guides
Gear Guide to Selecting the Best Bass Drum Pedal
Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated July 2023
Gretsch USA Custom Drumkit
Drum Sets
In an interview with Guitar Center, Taylor Hawkins' Foo Fighters kit is discussed:
"Today, Hawkins plays a Gretsch USA Custom set with the Foo Fighters. For some recordings, he uses vintage Gretsch kits, but his USA Custom configuration, which has seen plenty of action both live and in t...
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago