Steve Ferrone's Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Gretsch - USA Custom, SF Signature Model “Stage” Set, 24", 22", 16", 14", 12" - Green

Steve Ferrone's Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Gretsch - USA Custom, SF Signature Model “Stage” Set, 24", 22", 16", 14", 12", 12" - Cadillac Green

There are bad asses, and there are BAD ASSES!! Steve Ferrone would be the later.

In the world of "first call” drummers, Steve Ferrone is the first one they call. Just ask Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, George Harrison, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Rick James, Slash, Chaka Khan, Bee Gees, Al Jarreau, Mick Jagger or Johnny Cash. When iconic bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Average White Band, Duran Duran and Aerosmith needed to replace their “irreplaceable” drummers, Steve Ferrone was the guy who stepped up. 

Steve played a lot of drums throughout his career and he's saved almost every one of them. He has drums from Ludwig, Pearl, DW, Gretsch, Rogers and more. Some are custom made, some are rare prototypes, all are stellar drums. Nothing made it into his collection unless it was exceptional. 

This set is dripping with rock and roll history. Steve Ferrone played this Gretsch USA Custom drum set almost exclusively in all live performances with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers circa 2006 through 2012. He played this set most notably at the Super Bowl XLII Halftime Show in 2008 which was viewed by over 98 million people. Each drum is wired for an internal trigger with the cord running out the vent hole. He played the set in various configurations but mostly with one rack tom, two floor toms and either a 22" or 24". All of the drums below are included.

This set, as well as Steve's entire drum collection were just featured in the April 2026 issue of ModernDrummer Magazine.

The drums have been expertly maintained and remain in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear. The Remo heads currently on the set are from the last Heartbreakers show Steve played this set. The set is in 100% functional condition with no issues.

Set Configuration Includes (all with internal trigger inputs)

• 24x14" Bass Drum (w White Logo Head)
• 22x14" Bass Drum (w Black Logo Head)
• 16x16" Floor Tom
• 14x14" Floor Tom
• 12x9" Tom
• 12x7: Tom

No cymbals, snare or stands are included.

The drums will ship as palleted freight from Los Angeles, CA. Shipping cost is a good faith estimate. Buyer will pay actual freight cost.

Acquired directly from Steve Ferrone. Includes a COA signed by Steve Ferrone.