GEAR
C.G. Ryche’s Percussion Rig is any drummers paradise. This mammoth 37 piece percussion rig that has been assembled to meet the many needs of Ryche diverse and versatile music style. With a “Eastern Flair” C.G.’s rig is much different than a American drum set you’re used to seeing and incorporates five different cultures of percussion, African, Brazilian, Cuban, Japanese & American drums. It takes about 40 minutes to set up and cost more than most cars. C.G.‘s rig is comprised of mostly stock equipment, but several things are custom made exclusively for Ryche. C.G. proudly uses Remo Percussion, Paiste Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware, Vic Firth Drumsticks and Rhythms Afro instruments. Sitting 10’ wide, 9’ deep and 8’ high Ryche’s percussion rig is one of the most innovative and reconcilable Drum Sets in the world.
UDU IGABA
This is one of C.G.'s favorite instruments, the "Udu-Igaba." This beautiful instrument from the Igbo tribe from Nigeria was specially made for C.G. by Joe Agu, Owner of Afro-Rhythms.
TIMBALE & DRUM STICKS
When it comes to Drumstick, one of the biggest & best names in the industry is “Vic Firth”. These timbale sticks bare C.G. Ryche & Logo on the shaft and are a special 1/2 inch and is 17 inches long. This allows a very defined tone when playing cascara patterns, especially in Rock or Funk numbers. By far the “Best Timbale stick” on the market. On drums C.G. uses a American 5A with barrel tips for drum set.
PERCUSSION: DRUMHEADS
These are custom double-ply Black Suede with the Corey Miller Tattoo print on them custom-made for Ryche. These heads have a warm & powerful depth to them and help C.G. in his tribal approach to his visionary approach to percussion.
DRUM SET: DRUMHEADS
C.G. uses REMO ColorTune Emporers (RED) across the set with a Coated Emporer on snare and a Renesonce on a 14” timbales.
DJEMBE
C.G. uses a 14” - Infinity Mondo Djembe. Light, distinct tonality, and great bass. This djembe is fitted with a Black Skindeep Djembe drumhead and has a special mount attached to his Djembe for a guitar strap to perform acrobatics with.
HARDWARE
The framework to his massive arsenal of percussion and heavy metal drum set is a rack system from Gibraltar. Designed by C.G. Ryche, this rack system is off-the-shelf parts and hardware. No company on the plant has better hardware or more options than Gibraltar. Every attachment or stand on this rig is made by Gibraltar. It’s a “One-Stop-Shop” to help you build the set-up of your dreams.
CONGAS & BONGOS
As the Flagship instruments for any percussion rig are the congas & bongos. Ryche’s congas & bongos are fitted with his exclusive graphics designed by C.G. himself. These have a large belly & mouth to them which lends to a warm, rich powerful tone that sings. All of his Congas & Bongos are fitted with “SkynDeep - Crimplock Symmetry” in the Black Calfskin. Sizes are 11’/11.75”/12.50”/13” ” (Congas) 7.5"/9" (Bongos)
CYMBALS & GONG
These beautiful Black cymbals are the "Paiste Signature Series" custom-made for C.G. with a Black finish with Red writing. The Signature Series is what you hear on every recording C.G. has ever been on & is the best cymbals in the world. Ryche's gong is a 32" symphonic, which has a fantastic attack and incredible warmth.
ACCESSORY TABLE
One of the most exciting parts of any percussionist rig is the assorted toys they use for their embellishments to their art. With wind-chimes from China, bean pods from Chile, African & Brazilian shakers, and Rebar caps from Home Depot, Ryche has an arsenal of instruments to put the finishing touches to any soundscape.
