When touring, Pete requests a backline of Gretsch drums, because he wants the best. On the West Coast, Pete plays a 1983 Gretsch "Grand Prix" set.

Pete uses Zildjian A-series cymbals, and Remo drumheads. The Zildjian/Remo combination is one that has suited Pete’s musical needs from the beginning, as it has for many of the world’s great drummers, including Ringo Starr. And also like Ringo, Pete uses Pro-Mark sticks. Detailed below is the gear Pete uses in most situations, with variations depending on the gig or session.

DRUMS:

14 x 5 1/2" Gretsch Broadkaster snare; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear snare bottom).
12 x 8” Gretsch rack tom; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear bottom).
13 x 9” Gretsch rack tom; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear bottom).
16 x 16” Gretsch floor tom; Remo Ambassadors (coated top, clear bottom).
22 x 14” Gretsch bass drum; Remo Powerstroke Pro batter head, Gretsch logo front head.

All drums listed above (except the snare) are dated 1983 from the Gretsch factory in DeQueen, Arkansas, with natural maple gloss finish and the classic 6-ply "Jasper" shells of maple and gumwood. (The previous home of this drumset was Criteria Studios in Miami, where it was used as a house kit on many recording sessions.) The Broadkaster snare drum (in white finish with round badge) is dated 1957 from the original Gretsch factory in Brooklyn NY, with the vintage 3-ply maple shell.

CYMBALS:

15” Zildjian A, New Beat Hi-Hats.
17” Zildjian A, Medium Thin Crash (with Istanbul rivets).
18” Zildjian A, Armand Thin Crash (with Istanbul rivets).
20” Zildjian A, Medium Ride (with Istanbul rivets).

BASS DRUM PEDALS: DW 5000 Series.

DRUMSTICKS: Pro-Mark Hickory 5B Nylon Tip; Pro-Mark Hickory 5A Wood Tip.