Woah!!!
As he himself says, during the talking segment (at the end), we’re used to seeing Carter McLean on smaller kits. This new yellow one is, by contrast, a real monster!
He’s an absolutely phenomenal drummer. With chops to burn, but he always plays with exquisite touch and feel. So very, very musical.
You can really see and hear how much these awesome new instruments are inspiring him. The kit looks and sounds utterly amazing. And he’s clearly having an absolute ball.
During the talking section at the end of the video, he explains everything about the kit: the sizes, the finish (a tribute to Tony Williams and Elvin Jones kits of the ‘70s), the build (three ply: maple, poplar mahogany).
Two kick drums, a 20” and a 24”. I can’t see the display head in the bigger kick. But the 20” has a very groovy Yellow Submarine printed graphic.
Videos like this are, simultaneously, super inspiring, and rather off-putting. The former because they show the pure joy of musical expression. The latter, because the standard is so high.
Anyway, what a kit! And what a drummer! Thanks for sharing the love and the skill with us all, Carter.