Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden gives a tour of his Paiste Cymbals Setup

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain shows us around his kit and especially his Paiste cymbals set-up!
Nicko's set-up (from the Paiste website)
15" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash custom
19" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
16" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
20" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
18" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
14" Signature Heavy Hi-Hat (Reflector Finish) custom
13" Formula 602 Heavy Bell discontinued
22" Signature Reflector Bell Ride
17" RUDE Crash/Ride
20" Signature Crash prototype
22" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
20" Signature Reflector Heavy China custom
40" Symphonic Gong (Custom Brilliant Finish) custom

[@karenhartman6075]

Miss you Nicko Laura saw you at the store about a month ago 💙, my son is getting into all your tunes. My best to Rebecca & Justin ☺️ hope to see you atoning West Boca 👍

[@Luke50001]

I own the reflector bell ride, reflected is a different finish, a very brilliant almost mirror like :) while the regular signatures are more of a traditional finish. Alot of the reflector series are heavier cymbals as well, besides the crystal series.

[@swneighbours]

Reflected is similar to brilliant finish from Zildjian and Sabian. It makes the cymbal sound brighter.

[@CaballoPorro]

I want that ride

[@Telepuzique]

'boys 'n gals.' this guy is awesome. British accent FTW! :)

[@sirpetervii]

i'm not a drummer. is reflected better than not reflected?? is so, what's the difference?

[@xIcarus227]

@sirpetervii I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's just the way paiste calls them. Either that or they apply some different technique in manufacturing them. Maybe someone in theme can explain better.

[@federicogeorgel3702]

blah blah blah. free cymbals for us too thanks!

[@EasyDrumming]

No Alpha Boomer ?

[@RodSovilla]

Hi, the Alpha Boomer line is an affordable range of cymbals, that offers rock drummers and Nicko fans cymbals with a similar look and sound concept at a fair price, Nicko's original setup mainly consists of Reflector cymbals and one Rude.

[@EasyDrumming]

Similar ? Are you sure ? The price isn't similar ! ;) Nicko should play with one or two 'Alpha Boomer' to proove his sincerity and for Paiste credibility.

[@RodSovilla]

It's the description by Paiste, this cymbals are not high quality but low price and fairly good for novice drummers, like the drum "Maiden Spirit" made by Premier, Nicko don't play it but good for novice...