On stage, on tour, or in the studio, my drum set of choice is Pearl Studio Masters Birch. Pearl has been with me all over the world and is currently on stage with me at Red, Hot & Blue! in Branson, Missouri. Here is the stage setup with selected Sabian and Zildjian cymbals:
A. 14" Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum 1. 14" AAx Sabian Studio Hi Hats
B. 8" x 10" Pearl Rack Tom 2. 15" Zildjian Fast Crash
C. 14" x 14" Pearl Floor Tom 3. 20" Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride
D. 18" x 22" Pearl Bass Drum 4. 16" AAx Sabian Explosion Crash