Ian Paice
Ian Paice's Gear
Ian Paice utilizes an MMP Masters Series Silver Sparkle drum kit.
According to a drum profile on the Deep Purple website, Ian Paice's drum tech states that he uses a variety of cymbals, including a Paiste 15 inch Sound Edge Hi-Hat.
This particular Crash symbol is custom-made. Here's an excerpt from the details of the drum kit on the Deep Purple website:
"-24 inch crash over the ride (custom size, only 3 people in the world play them)".
"The 808L was designed by rock legend Ian Paice of Deep Purple. Its medium-taper, extra length and round bead tip make this the perfect mid-range stick."
According to Pearl Drums and Drummerworld, Ian Paice uses a signature snare drum for his drum kit.
Ian Paice's drum tech Sean states that he uses Paiste cymbals, including a 22 inch Paiste 2002 Ride cymbal.
In Ian Paice's Drum Rig Profile on the Deep Purple website, it is noted that he uses a Paiste 22" 2002 China Type cymbal.
Ian uses a 22 inch Paiste crash cymbal over the Hi-Hat.
As seen on the section including the information on Ian's cymbals.
Ian Paice used the Ludwig Supraphonic 400 5x14 inch Snare Drum until approximately 1972, as evidenced by an image on Equipboard.
Ian Paice uses the Ludwig 6.5" x 14" Supraphonic (LM402) Snare Drum, as evidenced by the image showing this snare drum with his large silver sparkle kit.
In the YouTube video titled "Ian Paice - Deep Purple - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, Ian Paice is seen with his Pearl Masterworks Drum Kit. The kit includes components such as 10"x8", 12"x8", 13"x9", 16"x16", 18"x16", 14"x10", and 15"x10" drums, along with a 26"x14" kick drum.
At 8:22 in the video titled "Ian Paice - Deep Purple - Tour Kit Rundown" on YouTube, Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads are visibly used on the top of all of Ian Paice’s drums.
In a video interview titled "Ian Paice - Deep Purple - Tour Kit Rundown", hosted by David Frangioni for Modern Drummer Official, Ian Paice mentions using Remo Ambassador Clear Drumheads on the bottom of his drums at the 9:10 mark.
At 9:17 in the YouTube video "Ian Paice - Deep Purple - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, a Remo Pinstripe Clear Drumhead is visible on Ian Paice's kick drum.
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