ESSENTIAL DRUM TECH TOOLS SHOUTOUT

Here’s a quick video version of “What’s in my workbox” essentials edition. Just finished up some tour prep for Dead & Company In the process I remembered that I’m often asked “What’s in my workbox” by techs, and drummers so I figured I take a quick vid of the “essentials” pack I usually toss into my checked bag just to make sure I always cover the basics. The only thing I missed was the LP wrench. In no particular order we have
1. Under Armour Yard model gloves. Thin enough to work the wing nuts, etc on the kit, but thick enough to protect my hands. Essential!!
2. Evans Drumheads keys for large tension rods, and Tama Drums keys for small head tension rods. As well as 2 L Rod drum keys for the tight spots.
3. The Drummers Grip from Big Bang Distribution . This lightweight wing nut tool has been a true hand saver on the Wall of Drums that I tech for Mickey Hart
4. My Dr.Friedels multi tool with the universal nut driver. This is hands DOWN one of the most well built/useful multi-tools I’ve ever owned. 5. The 17 in 1 tool from MusicNomad Equipment Care and the Ahead Drumsticks & Accessories drum tool . Both are compact multi-tools that cover most of the gear on which I tech.
6. The Saker-Tool multi star. Fits rt into my Dr Freidels pouch for easy access to a variety of tools.
7. A Latin Percussion 2 sided wrench. If you’ve ever been a drum tech you know this is essential.
8. A Sharpie because! It’s Rock and Roll!!!
9. A headphone adapter, an in ear cleaning tool, a flashlight (on my waist), usb brick, and gaff tape.
10. Because I tech for Mickey Hart a Djembe/rope drum tuning tool (in my pocket)
11. My Ultimate Ears Pro UE11’s (in my pocket). It’s what Mickey uses so I always have 11’s with me so I know exactly what his mix is supposed to sound like.
12. RTOM Corporation moon gels (also in my pocket.) Lol! As always please subscribe to my YT channel to help it grow. #drumtech #tourlife #tourlifestyle #drums #drummers #deadandcompany #deadandco