Reade proudly endorses Evans drumheads, Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and mallets, and Mojave Audio microphones.

Drums: Reade usually plays a simple 4-piece kit, but here’s what he’s got:

Gretsch 1970’s Jasper Maple (Stop Sign Badge)

14″ x 22″ BD
8″ x 12″ TT
9″ x 13″ TT
14″ x 16″ FT
18″ x 16″ FT

Ludwig Poplar/Mahogany (1967)

14” x 22” BD
8” x 12” TT
9” x 13” TT
16” x 16” FT

DW Collector’s Maple

17” x 22” BD
14” x 18” BD
8” x 10” TT
9” x 12” TT
9” x 13” TT
14” x 14” FT
16” x 16” FT

Snares:

5” x 14” Ludwig Supraphonic (1970’s)
6.5” x 14” Ludwig Black Beauty
5″ x 14″ Ludwig Acrolite (1960’s)
5.5 x 14″ Ludwig Super Classic Poplar/Mahogany (1960’s)
6” x 14” DW Collector’s Maple
4.5” x 14” DW Collector’s Maple

Cymbals: Zildjian. Reade has lots of them but doesn’t use them all at once.

Pedals and hardware: DW

Electronics: Roland SPD-S

Sticks: Vic Firth

55A Wood Tip, Peter Erskine Ride Stick, Steve Gadd Brushes

Heads: Evans

Toms: G2 Coated on top, G1 Clear on bottom
Snares: G1 Coated on top, Hazy 300 on bottom
Bass: EQ4 Clear

Bags: Protection Racket