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''' Bands / Acts:''' Led Zeppelin<br>
 
''' Bands / Acts:''' Led Zeppelin<br>
 
''' Paiste artist since:''' 1969<br>
 
''' Paiste artist since:''' 1969<br>
''' Styles:''' Rock, Blues<br><br>
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''' Styles:''' Rock, Blues<br>
 
== Cymbal Setups ==
 
== Cymbal Setups ==
==== 1972 (left to right) - [[Paiste Profiles 1#B|Paiste Profiles 1]] ====  
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==== 1972 (left to right) - [[Paiste Profiles 1#Artists B|Paiste Profiles 1]] ====  
* '''[[Paiste Formula 602 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|Formula 602 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]
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[[File:Bonham profile 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 18" Multi|Giant Beat 18" Multi]]
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* '''[[Paiste Formula 602 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|Formula 602 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 24" Multi|Giant Beat 24" Multi]]
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* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 18" Multi|Giant Beat 18" Multi]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 20" Multi|Giant Beat 20" Multi]]
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* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 24" Multi|Giant Beat 24" Multi]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste Giant Beat 20" Multi|Giant Beat 20" Multi]]<br>
 
* '''[[Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong|38" Symphonic Gong]]<br><br>
 
* '''[[Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong|38" Symphonic Gong]]<br><br>
==== 1975 (left to right) - [[Paiste Profiles 2]] ====
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==== 1975 (left to right) - [[Paiste Profiles 2#Artists B|Paiste Profiles 2]] ====
* '''[[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]
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[[File:Bonham profile 2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
* '''[[Paiste 2002 16" Medium|2002 16" Medium]]
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|2002 24" Ride]]
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 16" Medium|2002 16" Medium]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Ride|2002 18" Ride]]
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|2002 24" Ride]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Ride|2002 18" Ride]]<br>
 
* '''[[Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong|38" Symphonic Gong]]<br>
 
* '''[[Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong|38" Symphonic Gong]]<br>
 
Extras:<br>
 
Extras:<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|2002 18" Medium]]
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|2002 18" Medium]]<br>
 
* '''[[Paiste Formula 602 20" Medium Ride|Formula 602 20" Medium Ride]]<br><br>
 
* '''[[Paiste Formula 602 20" Medium Ride|Formula 602 20" Medium Ride]]<br><br>
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==== 1978 (left to right) - Paiste Website 2021 ====
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|2002 18" Medium]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|2002 24" Ride]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Crash|2002 18" Crash]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste Formula 602 20" Medium Ride|Formula 602 20" Medium Ride]]<br><br>
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==== 1998 - Paiste Ad ====
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 16" Medium|2002 16" Medium]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|2002 18" Medium]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 18" Ride|2002 18" Ride]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|2002 24" Ride]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong|38" Symphonic Gong]]<br><br>
 
== Recommended Media ==
 
== Recommended Media ==
 
==== CD's ====
 
==== CD's ====
* ''' [http://www.allmusic.com/album/physical-graffiti-r11465 Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/nlRjjGc6pJA Led Zeppelin I]
* ''' [http://www.allmusic.com/album/bbc-sessions-r318040 BBC Sessions - Led Zeppelin]<br><br>
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/HQmmM_qwG4k Led Zeppelin II]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/RlNhD0oS5pk Led Zeppelin III]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/Q0ifFtMCFv8 Led Zeppelin IV]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/gpm-7WX_S68 Houses of the Holy]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/XgXOW3lX25Y The Song Remains The Same]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/hB43v5rWBF0  Physical Graffiti]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/nlRjjGc6pJA Presence]
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* ''' [https://youtu.be/pqzEDWFWWLQ In Through The Out Door]
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* ''' [http://www.allmusic.com/album/bbc-sessions-r318040 BBC Sessions - Led Zeppelin]<br>
 
==== DVD's  ====
 
==== DVD's  ====
* ''' [http://www.allmusic.com/album/led-zeppelin-dvd-box-set-r2095412 DVD Box Set - Led Zeppelin]<br><br>
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* ''' [http://www.allmusic.com/album/led-zeppelin-dvd-box-set-r2095412 DVD Box Set - Led Zeppelin]<br>
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
==== Other Gear - [[Paiste Profiles 1]] ====  
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==== Other Gear - [[Paiste Profiles 1#Artists B|Paiste Profiles 1]] ====  
 
* ''' Drums:''' Ludwig
 
* ''' Drums:''' Ludwig
==== Other Gear - [[Paiste Profiles 2]] ====  
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==== Other Gear - [[Paiste Profiles 2#Artists B|Paiste Profiles 2]] ====  
 
* ''' Drums:''' Ludwig
 
* ''' Drums:''' Ludwig
 
* ''' Sticks:''' Ludwig Hickory 2A<br><br>
 
* ''' Sticks:''' Ludwig Hickory 2A<br><br>
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====A word about Bonham's use of Giant beats (and 2002's) throughout his career:====
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[[File:Bonham endorsement.png|thumb|right|450px|Bonham's Paiste endorsement July 1971 note: Paiste supplied Bonham an 18" heavy in Feb. of '73]]
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Since he was by far the most famous user of both of these lines of cymbals, it's important to understand when and where he used them and on what albums and tours:<br>
 +
It is believed that when Zeppelin went on tour in the U.S. opening for Vanilla fudge (Dec 1968 through early 1969), Carmine Appice introduced him to and possibly loaned him a set of Giant beats (Carmine also helped him get a Ludwig endorsement which could've led to his 1st. use of Paiste's considering Ludwig was the U.S. distributor!).<br>
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It is generally agreed that Bonham started using Giant beats full time in Feb. of 1970 (previously, throughout 1969 he was using a set of 602's possibly mixed with Carmine's Giant beats or a set from Ludwig).<br>
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Photos show that Bonham was using 15" 602 sound edges very early in 1970, he may have switched back and fourth between Giant beats and 602's, but it looks and sounds like the 602 sound edges were his main hi-hats until the U.S. tour in May of 1973 (then 2002's).<br>
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Album/tour usage*:<br>
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Led Zeppelin II: Possibly all 602's or a mix of both, this album was recorded while on tour in the U.S in 1969, he could’ve used Carmine's Giant beats that were loaned to him or a set from Ludwig.<br>
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Led Zeppelin III (and tour):  18", 20", 24" Giant beats, 15" 602 sound edges <br>
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Led Zeppelin IV (and tour): 18", 20", 24", Giant beats 15" 602 sound edges (yes, "Rock and roll" was recorded with 602 sound edges!)<br>
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Houses of the Holy: 18", 20", 24", Giant beats 15" 602 sound edges (early part of the 1973 tour shows him using a 16" 2002 on his far left)<br>
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The Song remains the same (May 1973 U.S. tour): 18", 20", 15" sound edges, (all 2002's),  24" Giant beat <br>
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Physical Graffiti (and tour): 18", 20", 15" sound edges, (all 2002's),  24" Giant beat<br>
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(important note: half the songs on Physical Graffiti were leftovers from the three previous albums, you can compare the differences in cymbals by listening to some songs back to back e.g: "night flight" vs. "in the light")<br>
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Presence: 16", 18", 24" , 15" sound edges, (all 2002's)<br>
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In through the out door: 16", 18", 24" , 15" sound edges, (all 2002's)<br>
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As you can see, on half of the Zeppelin albums he used Giant beats and continued to use his 24" on Physical Graffiti and the subsequent tour in 1975.<br>
 +
It wasn't until the last two albums that he used all 2002's with a 20" 602 thrown in for good measure!<br>
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(*) This chart is based on data from various sources, we have made our best effort to ensure it's accurate but it cannot be guaranteed 100%<br>
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[https://youtu.be/CZ_ZDAZveR0?t=46 BONHAM'S CYMBALS - THE CRASHES - ANALYSIS AND DEMO]<br>
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[https://youtu.be/TE1pEcDMQXg?t=564 BONHAM'S CYMBALS - THE RIDES - ANALYSIS AND DEMO]<br>
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[https://youtu.be/tLHIETY-Qjk BONHAM'S CYMBALS / THE HI-HATS / ANALYSIS AND DEMO]<br>
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== Links / Back ==
 
== Links / Back ==
 
''' Band / Act Website:''' [http://www.ledzeppelin.com/ Official Led Zeppelin Website]<br>
 
''' Band / Act Website:''' [http://www.ledzeppelin.com/ Official Led Zeppelin Website]<br>
''' Paiste.com Artist Profile:''' <br>
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''' Paiste.com Artist Profile:''' [https://www.paiste.com/en/musicians/john-bonham Paiste Setup Page]<br>
 
''' Wikipedia Entry:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bonham Wikipedia]<br><br>
 
''' Wikipedia Entry:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bonham Wikipedia]<br><br>
 
Return to the '''[[Paiste Featured Artists#Artists B|Featured Artists B]]<br>
 
Return to the '''[[Paiste Featured Artists#Artists B|Featured Artists B]]<br>

Latest revision as of 02:20, 19 April 2025

John Bonham

Bands / Acts: Led Zeppelin
Paiste artist since: 1969
Styles: Rock, Blues

Cymbal Setups

1972 (left to right) - Paiste Profiles 1

Bonham profile 1.jpg

1975 (left to right) - Paiste Profiles 2

Bonham profile 2.jpg

Extras:

1978 (left to right) - Paiste Website 2021

1998 - Paiste Ad

Recommended Media

CD's

DVD's

Notes

Other Gear - Paiste Profiles 1

  • Drums: Ludwig

Other Gear - Paiste Profiles 2

  • Drums: Ludwig
  • Sticks: Ludwig Hickory 2A

A word about Bonham's use of Giant beats (and 2002's) throughout his career:

Bonham's Paiste endorsement July 1971 note: Paiste supplied Bonham an 18" heavy in Feb. of '73

Since he was by far the most famous user of both of these lines of cymbals, it's important to understand when and where he used them and on what albums and tours:
It is believed that when Zeppelin went on tour in the U.S. opening for Vanilla fudge (Dec 1968 through early 1969), Carmine Appice introduced him to and possibly loaned him a set of Giant beats (Carmine also helped him get a Ludwig endorsement which could've led to his 1st. use of Paiste's considering Ludwig was the U.S. distributor!).
It is generally agreed that Bonham started using Giant beats full time in Feb. of 1970 (previously, throughout 1969 he was using a set of 602's possibly mixed with Carmine's Giant beats or a set from Ludwig).
Photos show that Bonham was using 15" 602 sound edges very early in 1970, he may have switched back and fourth between Giant beats and 602's, but it looks and sounds like the 602 sound edges were his main hi-hats until the U.S. tour in May of 1973 (then 2002's).
Album/tour usage*:
Led Zeppelin II: Possibly all 602's or a mix of both, this album was recorded while on tour in the U.S in 1969, he could’ve used Carmine's Giant beats that were loaned to him or a set from Ludwig.
Led Zeppelin III (and tour): 18", 20", 24" Giant beats, 15" 602 sound edges
Led Zeppelin IV (and tour): 18", 20", 24", Giant beats 15" 602 sound edges (yes, "Rock and roll" was recorded with 602 sound edges!)
Houses of the Holy: 18", 20", 24", Giant beats 15" 602 sound edges (early part of the 1973 tour shows him using a 16" 2002 on his far left)
The Song remains the same (May 1973 U.S. tour): 18", 20", 15" sound edges, (all 2002's), 24" Giant beat
Physical Graffiti (and tour): 18", 20", 15" sound edges, (all 2002's), 24" Giant beat
(important note: half the songs on Physical Graffiti were leftovers from the three previous albums, you can compare the differences in cymbals by listening to some songs back to back e.g: "night flight" vs. "in the light")
Presence: 16", 18", 24" , 15" sound edges, (all 2002's)
In through the out door: 16", 18", 24" , 15" sound edges, (all 2002's)
As you can see, on half of the Zeppelin albums he used Giant beats and continued to use his 24" on Physical Graffiti and the subsequent tour in 1975.
It wasn't until the last two albums that he used all 2002's with a 20" 602 thrown in for good measure!

(*) This chart is based on data from various sources, we have made our best effort to ensure it's accurate but it cannot be guaranteed 100%

BONHAM'S CYMBALS - THE CRASHES - ANALYSIS AND DEMO
BONHAM'S CYMBALS - THE RIDES - ANALYSIS AND DEMO
BONHAM'S CYMBALS / THE HI-HATS / ANALYSIS AND DEMO

Links / Back

Band / Act Website: Official Led Zeppelin Website
Paiste.com Artist Profile: Paiste Setup Page
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia

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