# Jon Dette — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Jon Dette
**Band:** Slayer
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/jon-dette/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Ludwig

Jon Dette endorses Ludwig for drums. They play the Ludwig Classic Maple. This partnership began in 1996.

### Cymbals: Sabian / Zildjian

Jon Dette endorses Sabian / Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Sabian / Zildjian AAX / A Series (14" Hi-Hats, 16"/18" Crash, 20" Ride, 18" China). This partnership began in 1996.

### Drumsticks: Promark / Vater

Jon Dette endorses Promark / Vater for drumsticks. They play the Promark / Vater 5B. This partnership began in 1996.

### Drumheads: Remo

Jon Dette endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Powerstroke 3 (Kick) / Emperor Coated (Toms) / Coated Ambassador (Snare). This partnership began in 1996.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW / Tama

Jon Dette endorses DW / Tama for hardware / pedals. They play the DW / Tama 9000 / Iron Cobra Double Pedal. This partnership began in 1996.

## Endorsement History

- **1996** (Drums): Signed with Ludwig Classic Maple — Brought a Ludwig Classic Maple kit — six-ply maple shells, double 22" bass drums — to his 1996–1997 Slayer touring stint filling in for Paul Bostaph, a distinct gear choice from Dave Lombardo's Tama and Bostaph's DW setups
- **1996** (Cymbals): Signed with Sabian AAX / Zildjian A or K Series — Ran a Sabian AAX / Zildjian A or K Series setup (14" hi-hats, 16"/18" crashes, 20" ride, 18" China) for the fast, projecting cymbal work Slayer's 180–220 BPM catalogue demands
- **1996** (Hardware / Pedals): Signed with DW 9000 / Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal — Used DW 9000 or Tama Iron Cobra double bass pedals to execute Slayer's sustained double-kick passages after learning the band's full live set on short notice in 1996
- **1997** (Drums): Renewed Ludwig deal — Carried the same Ludwig Classic Maple setup into his first stint with Testament (1997–1999), recording "The Gathering" (1999) alongside guitarist Alex Skolnick's progressive arrangements

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Jon Dette endorse?**
A: Jon Dette endorses Ludwig, Sabian / Zildjian, Promark / Vater, Remo, DW / Tama. Their primary drum endorsement is Ludwig and they play Sabian / Zildjian cymbals.

**Q: Does Jon Dette have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Jon Dette is a key Ludwig endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

**Q: What is Jon Dette's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Jon Dette's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Jon Dette Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jon-dette/endorsements)
- [Jon Dette Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jon-dette)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-10 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*