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A significant portion of the interview delves into Kenny’s approach to drum tuning and gear customization. He advocates for tight, crisp snare sounds achieved by fingertip tuning, emphasizing even tension across the heads to prevent overtone and achieve attack. His preference for a tight top head and a slightly looser bottom head creates the perfect balance of resonance and control.
He shares detailed insights on selecting cymbals, favoring Zildjian K series for their dark, controlled shimmer, and ride cymbals that provide definition essential for rock and live performances. Kenny also discusses his choice of drums, including large bass drums like a 26x16, and his use of different tom sizes (10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 inches) to achieve dynamic tonal ranges.