Endorsers

John C Clark - Drums, Percussion and Effects with Saville.
Hailing from the wilds of Lincolnshire, JC provides an eclectic rhythmic combination of vintage jazz style acoustics, hi-tech samples and African percussion, applying the perfect subtle backdrop for Saville's arrangements.

John has used various DM Drums for over two years and exclusively on Saville’s latest release. Clark commented, "On this particular album there were so many different drum sounds that were needed, but we manage to coax them all from the custom drums that Dave and Mike at DM put together. My particular favourite is the 16 x 16 kick drum that we managed to get a huge sound from".

DM Drums: 10x8 rack tom, 15x15 floor tom, 16x16 bass drum, 15x3 snare in waxed mahogany stain.

Cymbals: 14" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Hats, 14" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash, 6" Zildjian A Custom Splash, 20" Zildjian K Dark Ride, 22" Zildjian Swish Knocker (w/ Rivets), 10" Bosphorus Traditional Splash.

Mike Ellis

Mike Ellis - Drums, percussion and loops with Avoidance Of Doubt.
Mike began playing drums after seeing Cozy Powell on TV, a few years later he was playing in semi pro covers and originals bands in his native Manchester. Before leaving school he was recording with Arthur Kadmon from Ludus and he joined NWOBHM band Aragorn in 1980. Aragorn toured the UK including supports of Iron Maiden, Angelwitch, Saxon and others.
Mike also acted as drum tech for internationally acclaimed drummer/producer/composer, Thomas Lang on his 2006 Creative Independence UK Tour. He has also adopted the alter-ego of "MikeE" for cyber-dance-metal band; Avoidance of Doubt and has toured extensively in the UK since joining them in April 2005. A new CD; "Through My Eyes" was released in April 2006.

DM Drums: 10x5 snare, 12x8 rack tom, 14x12 floor tom, 16x15 floor tom, 24x22 bass drum in marmalade sparkle lacquer.

Cymbals: Paiste 2002 15" heavy hi-hats, Paiste 2002 16" medium crash, Paiste 2002 18" medium crash x2, Paiste 2002 20" medium crash, Paiste 2002 20" power ride, Paiste 2002 18" china, Paiste 2002 10" splash, Paiste 2002 13" hi-hats, Paiste Rude 14" hi-hats, Paiste Rude 16" crash/ride, Paiste Rude 20" crash/ride x2, Paiste Rude 22" crash/ride, Paiste Rude 22" china, Paiste Stambul 10" splash, Saluda 18" Voodoo china, Wuhan 16"china, Sabian B8 Pro 10" mini china, Hollywood (UFIP) 18" medium crash x2, A Zildjian 20" swish.