# What Pedals Does Bill Ward Use? Full Setup

**Band:** Black Sabbath | **Configuration:** double | **Drive Type:** unknown

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## Direct Answer

Bill Ward plays a Ludwig Atlas Pro double pedal.

## Pedal Breakdown

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Ludwig |
| Model | Atlas Pro |
| Configuration | double |
| Drive Type | — |

Verified roster hardware entry: "Ludwig Atlas Pro Double Pedal." Source: roster gear.hardware (verified: true; sources on the drummer record).

## Setup Context

- Double pedal: A primary pedal mounted on the hoop plus a slave pedal, linked by a drive shaft that runs along the floor and turns a second beater on the same head. Best suited to blast beats, sustained sixteenth-note kick patterns, and virtually every other modern metal subgenre.

## FAQ

**Q: What pedals does Bill Ward use?**
A: Bill Ward plays a Ludwig Atlas Pro double pedal.

## More Resources

- [Full pedal setup page](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/bill-ward)
- [Bill Ward's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/bill-ward)
- [Pedals Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*