Dave Traina

Dave Traina

The Damn Truth

When I was kid all I could think about was playing the drums. Everyday I jumped off the bus, ran to my drum kit and played along to my favourite cassettes till my parents shut the lights on me. Chad Smith, Joey Kramer, Charlie Benante, Mike Bordin, Randy Castillo, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell... They were my guys and I could play every groove and fill on those tapes forwards and backwards. On weekends I’d cart my kit over by bike to any friend’s place who’s parents would be out for the night.
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Dave Traina'S SETUP:

  1. 20 A medium thin crash
  2. 15 A New Beat hats
  3. 20 K dark thin crash
  4. 24 A medium ride
  5. 20 A Custom crash
  6. 20 K crash / ride

* May be prototype

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Traina's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Stepping onstage to play the drums is the greatest feeling in the world, a rush of adrenaline and the highest high. That feeling inspires me to play the drums.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Chase the things that inspire you. Invest in yourself and your dreams. No matter what... Hit em hard!

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    My Favourite Zildjian cymbal is the 24 inch Medium Ride. It’s such a unique beast.

Dave Traina’S GO-TO’S

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