{"id":53071,"date":"2025-08-15T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=53071"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:52:44","slug":"gear-breakdown-baard-kolstad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-baard-kolstad\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: Leprous Grooves &amp; Fills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baard Kolstad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to technical precision, explosive creativity, and unmatched dynamic range, <strong>Baard Kolstad<\/strong> has few equals. As the rhythmic engine behind Leprous, his grooves and fills combine surgical execution with raw emotion, driving the band\u2019s progressive sound to breathtaking heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DKBxUz2uOEU?si=gSEVWAIIN4zdEjtU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this special session, Baard and Brandon dive into some of Leprous\u2019 most iconic tracks, breaking down the decisions that shaped the parts and showing exactly how to bring them to life behind the kit. To recreate Baard\u2019s massive, articulate sound, here\u2019s the gear breakdown of the <a href=\"#kit\">kit<\/a>, <a href=\"#snare\">snares<\/a>, and <a href=\"#cymbals\">cymbals<\/a> he used in the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kit\">\ud83e\udd41 The Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baard\u2019s foundation for this session was a <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/aOGmeN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pearl Masters Maple Gum<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/pearl_masters_maple_gum_22_4pc_855.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>) kit\u2014a line known for its exceptional balance of warmth and attack. The blend of maple and gumwood delivers full-bodied lows with a smooth top-end, perfect for both subtle ghost notes and thunderous accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22&#215;16 Bass Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18&#215;16 Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16&#215;16 Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13&#215;10 Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12&#215;9 Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10&#215;8 Tom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"snare\">\ud83d\udca5 Snares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baard brought out three distinct snare voices to cover the wide dynamic range of Leprous\u2019 material. The 14&#215;5 Sensitone Maple Snare offers a crisp, woody response ideal for articulate sticking. The 14&#215;6.5 Reference Series Brass Snare brings a fat, powerful punch, while the 13&#215;3 Brass Piccolo Snare cuts through the mix with bright, focused snap\u2014perfect for intricate accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14&#215;5 Sensitone Maple Snare &#8211; Not Available at Sweetwater, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/mOy3G7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pearl Masters Maple<\/a>, or this Pearl PHX Mahogany Shell Snare (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/pearl_phx_1450_c_210.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/550QZb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#215;6.5 Reference Series Brass Snare<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/pearl_14_x65_reference_one_brass.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/xL635y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13&#215;3 Brass Piccolo Snare<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/pearl_b1330_piccolosnaredrum.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cymbals\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Cymbals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For his cymbal setup, Baard leaned on the dark, complex tones of Sabian\u2019s HHX line, blended with the cutting clarity of the AAX series. This combination gave him the tonal versatility to move from atmospheric textures to explosive accents in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/e1ZMEQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21&#8243; HHX Complex Medium Ride<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_21_hhx_complex_medium_ride.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/GKdBV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16&#8243; AAX Chinese<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_16_aax_china.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/11490XLN--sabian-14-inch-hhx-legacy-hi-hats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#8243; HHX Legacy <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/JKd0Vv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_14_hhx_legacy_hihat.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/BndJyJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18&#8243; HHX Complex Thin Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_18_hhx_complex_thin_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/nX63EM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17&#8243; HHX Complex Ozone Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_17_hhx_complex_o_zone_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19&#8243; Prototype China &#8211; Not Available &#8211; Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/qz63Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19&#8243; HHX Complex Ozone China<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_19_hhx_complex_o_zone_china.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/raN3OD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10&#8243; AAX Ozone Splash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_10_aax_ozone_splash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/21205X--sabian-12-inch-aax-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12&#8243; AAX<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/GKdBG2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/21205X--sabian-12-inch-aax-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Splash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/sabian_aax12_splash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baard Kolstad\u2019s setup strikes the perfect balance between tonal variety, projection, and sensitivity. The Pearl Masters Maple Gum kit delivers the warm, resonant foundation for Leprous\u2019 complex arrangements, while his snare trio covers every dynamic shade\u2014from whisper-quiet ghost notes to stadium-level backbeats. The Sabian cymbals add depth, shimmer, and bite, allowing Baard to weave between grooves and fills with effortless precision. If you\u2019re aiming to master both the technical and expressive sides of drumming, this gear setup is a masterclass in versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to practice Baard\u2019s lightning-fast kick patterns without shaking the walls, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drumeo-10043-drumeo-QuietKick\/dp\/B0CPTDQBK2?ref_=ast_sto_dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo QuietKick<\/a> is a perfect solution. It lets you develop speed, control, and endurance on the bass drum while keeping the volume low\u2014ideal for late-night woodshedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53074\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08131036\/2025-04-24-Drumeo-Baard-Kolstad-KIT-104-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find everything mentioned in this Gear Breakdown at <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/Xm9AO3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweetwater<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomannmusic.com\/?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomann<\/a> if you are overseas. If this video lit a spark to start drumming (or sharpen your chops), take the next step and click the link to try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/trial?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_term=drumeo&amp;utm_campaign=baardgrooves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo, free for 7 Days.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This article contains affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission from the product seller if you make a purchase. For more info, check out our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/privacy#affiliate-disclosure\"><em> privacy page.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baard Kolstad When it comes to technical precision, explosive creativity, and unmatched dynamic range, Baard Kolstad has few equals. As the rhythmic engine behind Leprous, his grooves and fills combine surgical execution with raw emotion, driving the band\u2019s progressive sound to breathtaking heights. 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