# What Cymbals Does John Otto Use? Full Setup

**Band:** Limp Bizkit | **Brand(s):** Zildjian

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## Direct Answer

John Otto plays Zildjian cymbals: 13" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 16" A Custom Projection Crash, 17" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom EFX, 20" FX Oriental Crash of Doom.

## Cymbal Breakdown

| Piece | Size | Series | Model |
|-------|------|--------|-------|
| Hi-hat | 13" | A Custom Mastersound | Hi-Hats |
| Crash | 16" | A Custom | Projection Crash |
| Crash | 17" | A Custom | Projection Crash |
| other | 20" | A Custom | EFX |
| Crash | 20" | — | FX Oriental Crash of Doom |

Verified roster hardware entry: "Zildjian (13" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 16" & 17" A Custom Projection Crashes, 20" A Custom EFX, 20" FX Oriental Crash of Doom)." 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.
- **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.

## FAQ

**Q: What cymbals does John Otto use?**
A: John Otto plays Zildjian cymbals: 13" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 16" A Custom Projection Crash, 17" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom EFX, 20" FX Oriental Crash of Doom.

## More Resources

- [Full cymbal setup page](https://metalforge.io/cymbals/setups/john-otto)
- [John Otto's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/john-otto)
- [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)*