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"I think that the Birch Custom Absolute drums are the best sounding drums Yamaha has ever made. Actually I think they are the best drums on the planet! Their Hardware is the best in the world. Everyone knows it – it goes without saying. If you think Im lying compare for yourself." — Tom Brechtlein
Biography:
Tom picked up his first pair of drumsticks at age 5 after seeing marching bands at a Memorial Day parade. Later, he studied privately with percussion educator John O'Reilly.

While performing with the Jazz ensemble at east Meadow High School on Long Island he received the prestigious NAJE (National Association of Jazz Educators) Award for Musical Excellence. At Hofstra University, he was asked to audition for Chick Corea. This was an exciting start to a professional music career and an end to his college days.

Tom has now toured and recorded with many great artists including: Chick Corea, Allen Vizzutti, Christopher Cross, Wayne Shorter, Robben Ford, Jean-Luc Ponty, Dave Samuels, Eric Johnson, Joe Farrell and host of others.
Gear:
Acoustic Drums:  Absolute Birch
BBD-1122 22 x 16 Bass Drum
BBD-1120T 20 x 18 Bass Drum
BBD-1110J 10 x 7.5 Tom
BBD-1112J 12 x 8 Tom
BFT-1114 14 x 14 Floor Tom
BFT-1116 16 x 16 Floor Tom
BSD-0145 14 x 5.5 Snare Drum
BSD-0147 14 x 7 Snare Drum

Hardware:
DFP-9410
CS-845 (5)
SS-840
HS-950
DS-1100
TH-945