Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio runs down the perks of having lightweight drum hardware versus heavier drum hardware. Top brands such as Yamaha, DW, Gibraltar, Pearl, Ludwig, and Tama all make high-quality lightweight drum hardware products that offer heavy-duty support typically found in heavier hardware. Check out our top-of-the-line lightweight drum hardware products if you’re a touring or gigging drummer looking for a lighter rig.
About Nick D'Virgilio
Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio is a world-renowned drummer/singer/songwriter who has played for such artists as Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Tears For Fears, as well as Cirque Du Soleil's touring show, TOTEM. D'Virgilio has carved out a major presence in the progressive rock world with his former band, Spock's Beard, and with his current band, Big Big Train. At Sweetwater, Nick creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews, teaches music/pro audio classes, and serves as the first-call session drummer for Sweetwater Studios.
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