Who is Terry Baker?

With over 27 years of experience, Terry Baker is a name every serious drummer should know. He got his start playing on the nationally televised Bobby Jones Gospel show, where his talent quickly caught the attention of industry heavyweights.

From there, Terry laid down grooves on records for gospel legends like Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, and Kirk Franklin—with whom he’s toured since 2000.

His resume reads like a hall of fame lineup: Aretha Franklin, BeBe Winans, Andre Crouch, and more. Simply put—Terry’s a pro.

His Drumming Essentials

Terry brings serious firepower to his setup. He builds his kit like he plays—with intention, clarity, and excellence. Here are the essentials he swears by:

• Toms & Kick: Mapex 8", 10", 12", 16", 18" toms + 20" kick
• Snares: Dialtune 14x5" Maple + 14x5" Aluminum 
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• Cymbals: Red TB Custom – 19", 18", 17", 18" crashes; 6", 8", 12" splashes; 15" hi-hats; 21" ride
• Heads & Sticks: Evans heads, Vic Firth custom 8D
• Hardware: Gibraltar hardware, Vector pedals, C.R.S. cymbal system
• Accessories: Croaker Percussion, SE Mics, Porter & Davies monitoring

Why He Loves Dialtune

Terry puts it simply: “Dialtune is the ultimate snare that delivers a versatile tone of snare perfection.”

From tight and cutting to low and punchy, Terry relies on both the Maple and Aluminum Dialtune snares to deliver consistently across every style, stage, and session.

Want to hear it yourself? Watch Terry demo Dialtune in action!