 He consistently uses Zildjian Custom A cymbals and New Beat 15" hi-hats.His snare drum collection includes a solid Jarrah Brady Snare (handmade Western Australian Drum), a 1968 Ludwig Superphonic snare and a handmade perspex Gas snare.Aside from You Am I, Rusty has also played with Australian punk act Radio Birdman on their "Zeno Beach" (2006) album and consequent tours.