{"id":53051,"date":"2025-07-22T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=53051"},"modified":"2025-07-22T12:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:36:48","slug":"gear-breakdown-creed-grooves-and-fills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-creed-grooves-and-fills\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: Creed Grooves &amp; Fills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scott Phillips \u2013 Creed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Phillips, the rhythmic powerhouse behind Creed, didn\u2019t just play drums\u2014he crafted grooves that became the spine of some of the most anthemic rock tracks of the late \u201890s and early 2000s. In this exclusive Drumeo YouTube video, Scott reflects on the songs that defined a generation and demonstrates the thoughtful, explosive, and sometimes surprisingly subtle playing that helped shape Creed\u2019s unmistakable sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From bone-crushing fills in \u201cMy Own Prison\u201d to the deceptively simple yet satisfying pulse in \u201cWith Arms Wide Open,\u201d Phillips\u2019 playing walks the line between arena-rock grandeur and surgical musicality. Let\u2019s dive into the gear he used to recreate these legendary grooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LzlSnAik9zY?si=Qv7dVIMDKu3yP8MN\" 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 Gear Breakdown, we take a look at the <a href=\"#kit\">Kit<\/a>, <a href=\"#snare\">Snare<\/a>, <a href=\"#cymbals\">Cymbals<\/a> and <a href=\"#heads\">Heads<\/a> that Scott used to recreate the iconic Creed songs from their discography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kit\">\ud83e\udd41 Drum Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott played a <strong>DW Design Series<\/strong> kit in a beautiful Tobacco Burst finish\u2014combining DW\u2019s unmistakable shell quality with a modern, punchy tone that\u2019s perfect for both studio work and live performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22\u201d x 18\u201d Bass Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18\u201d x 16\u201d Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16\u201d x 14\u201d Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\u201d x 9\u201d Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\u201d x 8\u201d Tom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup offers deep, booming lows from the floor toms and a balanced midrange from the rack toms, all tied together with a bass drum that delivers a clean, focused thump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a similar vibe? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/09MyxV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DW&nbsp;Design Series 4-piece Shell Pack &#8211; Tobacco Burst<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/dw_design_shell_pack_tobacco_bst.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>) from Sweetwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"snare\">\ud83d\udca5 Snare Drum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To cut through Creed\u2019s massive wall of guitars, Scott relied on a <strong>14\u201d x 6.5\u201d DW Concept Series Black Nickel over Steel Snare<\/strong>. This drum delivers the bite, crack, and body needed for the heavier tracks without sacrificing sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a great match with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/GK4O0k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DW&nbsp;Design Series Brass Snare Drum &#8211; 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Polished Black Nickel<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/dw_14x65_design_workhorse_sd.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cymbals\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Cymbals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott\u2019s cymbal selection is a brilliant blend of clarity, power, and presence\u2014perfect for rock. The <strong>Zildjian A Custom<\/strong> series dominates this setup, providing bright tones and powerful projection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/yqPjm2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14\u201d A Custom Hi-Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_acustom_brilliant_14_hihatbecken.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\/mOJj2X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17\u201d A Custom Projection Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_17_acustom_projection_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\/QjvA6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18\u201d A Custom Projection Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_ac18.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\/e15eAj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19\u201d A Custom Projection Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_ac19_acustom.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\/19MyWd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10\u201d A Custom Splash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_ac10.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\/BnVO2L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22\u201d A Custom Ride<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_acustom_22_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\/2aLyWO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6\u201d Zil-Bel<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_6_zil_bel_small.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\/qzLmyy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20\u201d FX China Trash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_10_fx_oriental_china_trash.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\/qzLmyL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18\u201d A Rock Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_18_avedis_rock_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These cymbals provide everything from shimmering splashes and aggressive crashes to that unmistakable bell tone courtesy of the Zil-Bel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heads\">\ud83e\udd41 Drumheads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott used a full set of <strong>Evans Drum Heads<\/strong> to dial in his sound:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QjvAb3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EC2 Clear<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search.html?sw=Evans+EC2+Clear&amp;smcs=e5b9a3_10444?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>) over <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/POvRbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G1<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search.html?sw=Evans+G1&amp;smcs=e5b9a3_8246?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bass Drum:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/VxvANE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMAD Heavyweight<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/evans_22_emad_heavyweight_bass_drum.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snare:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/BnVOPq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Center Reverse Dot<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/evans_b14g1d.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This head combo gives him durability, focus, and the controlled resonance needed for Creed\u2019s powerful arrangements. The EMAD Heavyweight in particular offers deep, punchy low-end without excessive overtones\u2014a favorite for heavy hitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Phillips\u2019 kit is a perfect reflection of his drumming\u2014powerful, precise, and meticulously crafted. The DW Design kit gives his fills and grooves a commanding presence, while the A Custom cymbals bring the clarity and punch needed to cut through any mix. Pair that with responsive Evans heads and a snare that can bark or whisper, and you\u2019ve got a setup worthy of Creed\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling inspired to dive into the world of rock drumming? If you\u2019re working on replicating Scott\u2019s thunderous grooves and want to practice without disturbing the neighbors, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drumeo-10043-drumeo-QuietKick\/dp\/B0CPTDQBK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo QuietKick<\/a> is the perfect practice companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now crank up \u201cHigher\u201d and channel your inner rock god.<\/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\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53054\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21151009\/2025-04-28-Drumeo-Scott-Phillips-283-2048x1365.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\/WyvAdX\" 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=creedgrooves\" 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>Scott Phillips \u2013 Creed Scott Phillips, the rhythmic powerhouse behind Creed, didn\u2019t just play drums\u2014he crafted grooves that became the spine of some of the most anthemic rock tracks of the late \u201890s and early 2000s. 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