Zildjian Cymbals

Before becoming an endorsee of Paiste, Stewart Copeland played Zildjian cymbals (a.k.a. Avedis Zildjian cymbals). His cymbal setup during The Police's early years consisted of mainly Zildjian cymbals, between 1977 and 1980.

Stewart Copeland had the following set of Zildjian cymbals, from the hollow logo "A" series:
 * 14" hi-hats
 * 8" Splash
 * 16" Crash (x2)
 * 18" Crash
 * 22" Ping Ride

While using Zildjian, Stewart occasionally slipped in one or two Paiste cymbals to live setup, presumably borrowed ones. For example, the Paradiso concert in June 1979, where a Paiste 2002 crash cymbal is visible. He would go on to become an endorsee of Paiste cymbals in March 1981.