Jim's Gear

Jim Donovan's Video Bio

I've had many inquiries over the years as to how I get the sounds I get from my equipment. To alleviate some of the mystery I have created this page of my different gear set-ups. Feel free to contact any of the manufacturers if you need assistance finding any of the pieces mentioned below. Enjoy!

JIM DONOVAN PLAYS EXCLUSIVELY:
Mapex Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Regal Tip Drum Sticks
Everyone’s Drumming Signature Djembes

Drums: MAPEX SATURN
FUSIONEASE- SW5245
6-ply, 5.1mm all North American maple and walnut shell construction
eight coat, high-gloss, hand-rubbed lacquer finish
all maple matching lacquered bass drums hoops
low mass, single-point-contact lugs
I.T.S.™ off-the-shell, isolated tom mount system
2.3mm rigid steel Mapex Powerhoops™
isolated double tom holder
non-penetrating bass drum spurs
Heavy-duty 750 Series Hardware
OS Cymbal Accentuators™ for enhanced cymbal sustain
Remo® Weatherking™ Ambassador™ drum heads

Sabian Cymbal Set-up : SABIAN PARAGON: Ride: 22” Crash: 16”, 18” Hats: 14”

 

Regal Tip Sticks : Saul Goodman Hickory Model (SG Hickory)