Zildjian cymbals, except for Istanbul hi-hats--the best hats ever made--and an Istanbul 22" ride .  I have a 14" crash, a 15" crash, a 17" crash ride, a 6" splash, a 10" splash, a 17" flat top ride, a 22" ride and a 17" China Oriental, and the hi-hats are custom 13" hats, with zones of polished and hand hammered rings.  Of course, I like to have crash's that sustain and I like ride cymbals that have more attack than overtones.  I also like a cutting bell sound from a ride, hence the two different ride cymbals, which both of which I use often, even in the same song.  I prefer my hi-hats to have a fast bright sound, and these custom Istambul hats that I have really cover all the bases. The darker, hand hammered rings bring a beautiful, melodic sound that I can use, and the bells of the hats really ring. These hats are like three completely different hat set-ups in one.

For me, drum stands and hardware must be totally functional.  I would rather have an ugly, no-name stand that holds my toms or cymbals in just the right spot than something that may be hip or stylish, but does not suit the function.  If my drums are off by just an inch or two-- if I have to stretch in an unusual way even a little-- I will tire out quicker and a whole night's performance can be ruined, at least for me.  

As far as the hardware on my toms themselves, the Signias incorporate a single, tubular lug that does not come in contact with the shell except at two points, like double lugs, and these two points are further isolated by rubber gaskets.  The lug never comes in direct contact with the shell, which helps increase the resonance-- a hallmark of Premier drums anyway, and further enhanced on the Signias by excellent design.  They are definitely worth the money.