# What Cymbals Does Eloy Casagrande Use? Full Setup

**Band:** Slipknot | **Brand(s):** Paiste

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## Direct Answer

Eloy Casagrande plays Paiste cymbals: 15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" 602 Crash, 20" 602 Crash, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell.

## Cymbal Breakdown

| Piece | Size | Series | Model |
|-------|------|--------|-------|
| Hi-hat | 15" | Masters Dark | Hi-Hats |
| Ride | 20" | Masters Dark | Ride |
| Crash | 20" | — | 602 Crash |
| Crash | 20" | — | 602 Crash |
| Splash | 10" | Rude | Splash |
| Crash | 20" | Masters Dark | Crash |
| Ride | 20" | 2002 | Heavy Ride |
| China | 20" | 2002 | Novo China |
| other | 10" | 2002 | Mega Bell |

Verified roster hardware entry: "Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong)." Source: roster gear.cymbals (verified: true; sources on the drummer record).

## Setup Context

- **Hi-hat:** Two cymbals on a stand, played by foot and/or stick — the main timekeeper for tight, fast 16th-note patterns and blast beats.
- **Ride:** The largest, heaviest cymbal in most setups — carries sustained 16th-note "blast-beat" ride patterns and cuts through a dense mix, with the bell used for sharper accents.
- **Crash:** A short, explosive accent on strong beats and fills; metal kits often stack several sizes (e.g. 16"/17"/18") for different accent pitches.
- **Splash:** A small, thin cymbal for a quick, bright accent that decays almost instantly — used more sparingly in metal than in lighter genres, mostly for fill ornamentation.
- **China:** An upturned-edge cymbal with a trashy, explosive, dirty accent — a staple for breakdown and chorus hits in metal; sometimes mounted upside down for an even darker tone.

## FAQ

**Q: What cymbals does Eloy Casagrande use?**
A: Eloy Casagrande plays Paiste cymbals: 15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" 602 Crash, 20" 602 Crash, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell.

## More Resources

- [Full cymbal setup page](https://metalforge.io/cymbals/setups/eloy-casagrande)
- [Eloy Casagrande's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/eloy-casagrande)
- [Cymbals Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/cymbals.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*