John Bonham

Bonham used Paiste Giant Beat Hi Hats and other cymbals until 1971. After 1971, he switched to Paiste 2002 cymbals (Paiste 2002 were not made until 1971). This page details the cymbals used recording When The Levee Breaks, and for his drumming around that time.

John Bonham was also an endorsee for Paiste Cymbals for most of his career. At first he used the 'Giant Beats' range before being replaced with the 2002 series. He also used a couple of cymbals from the lighter 602 range. Above is his Paiste agreement from 1971 as well as the cymbal list from Paiste in the order that he got them:

Bonham used a Paiste Giant Beat Ride and other Giant Beat cymbals until 1971. After 1971, he switched to Paiste 2002 cymbals (Paiste 2002 were not made until 1971). This page details the cymbals used recording When The Levee Breaks, and for his drumming around that time. He also used Giant Beat 16" and 18" Medium crash cymbals.

Since at least 1975, Bonham often used a Paiste 18" 2002 Ride as both a ride and a crash and it was located to the right of his main bass drum mounted ride. This cymbal was discontinued by Paiste by the early 1980's.

This page of Bonham's website states that John Bonham used Paiste 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hats.

John Bonham uses a Paiste 16" 2002 Crash Cymbal, as detailed in the cymbal setup section on JohnBonham.co.uk.

John Bonham is not documented to have used the Paiste 20" 2002 Crash cymbal, according to the information available on JohnBonham.co.uk.

Bonham often sat with a 36inch or 38inch Paiste symphonic gong placed behind him on stage.

John Bonham frequently used a Paiste 18" 2002 Medium crash cymbal throughout the 1970s, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo.

John Bonham uses an 18'' Paiste 2002 Crash Cymbal on his left side, as detailed on JohnBonham.co.uk.