Why do you choose DW Drums, Zildjian cymbals, Calato sticks and Remo Heads?
Freese: Because they’re the best. DW and Zildjian have endorsed me since I was twelve. So I’ve been with them for fifteen years. It’s a nice relationship that I have with both those companies. Remo and Calato I’ve only been endorsing for about five years. They’re great! GC: Did DW make you a custom set, or do you use a standard set? Freese: Every time I get a set built they’re just built from scratch and custom to a degree, but there’s nothing too out-of-the-ordinary aside from me ordering the sizes and the colors. You could get that exact same drum set if you called them up and bought one. GC: The same with Zildjian and Colato? Freese: Yeah. I’m pretty easy to please. I’m not really into customizing or anything. GC: What do you want to get next? What’s on your wish list? Freese: A microwave. Right next to the hard-hat. I think it’ll be hard to work with musically, but I’m sure I’ll figure something out. GC: What’s the coolest recent addition to your drum set? Freese: An ashtray. Serio
