Neil Peart's drum kits throughout the years

DRUMMERS By Nick Cesarz January 7, 2023

Neil's first drum kit: red sparkle Stewarts

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Neil's second drum kit: gray Rogers

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Slingerland in Chrome Finish

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Slingerland in "Blakrome" Finish

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TAMA Custom Rosewood Finish

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TAMA Artstar Prototype

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Ludwig Super Classic

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Ludwig Super Classic with Blue Shadow finish

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Ludwig Super Classic with Black Cherry finish

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Drum Workshop with Red Sparkle finish

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Drum Workshop Custom R30 Kit

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Drum Workshop Custom Tobacco Sunburst finish

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Drum Workshop Custom Aztec Red Snakes & Arrows finish

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Drum Workshop Custom Time Machine finish

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Drum Workshop Custom R40 Live Modern Kit

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Drum Workshop Custom R40 Live Retro Kit

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Thanks for viewing to the end!

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