13/1/2012 [Artists]
Tom Hunting is considered among heavy metals most influential drummers and a pioneer in Thrash Metal. As founding member of “Exodus” Tom has played an essential part in the bands musical development.
In the following video, Tom explains the creative process of writing new Exodus songs, his approach as a drummer and his Yamaha Drums.
Tom has been playing a Yamaha Recording Custom kit in Solid Black finish for over 25 years, before changing to the Oak Custom shells in 2009.
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- OAK Custom
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The recent introduction of the Oak Custom by Yamaha sent a shudder through the drum industry. For low end that shakes the floors, crisp highs that penetrate, and mids that ring through the mix, insist on the power of oak.
- Recording Custom
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For over 30 years, the Recording Custom has set a benchmark for excellence. Possibly the most recorded drum in history, it has enjoyed an unparalleled history of success and innovation. Although trends come and go, the Recording Custom, with its birch shells and pristine interior and exterior finish, delivers a sound the seems "pre-EQ-ed", perfect for studio or multi-miking in any situation. Unmiked, it will hold its own-with power and tone to spare.
- "Loud" Concept
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This is a special drum using YAMAHA's original OAK material, which is highly regarded in the world of rock thanks to its massive volume and short decay. Particularly, because nine vent holes release the excess air from the shell, the power of the snare drum concentrates on the backbeat. This system produces powerful bite and huge sound output. The lug and hoop are all finished in black chrome. Setting the lug in an offset position provides a sharper image as well.
- "Sensitive" Concept
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We have tuned the popular Maple Custom Series snare drum to produce even greater sensitivity and tonal control. By carefully processing the top bearing edge to make it a rounder, 60-degree 2R edge, deeper fundamental tone has been brought out. Additionally, by giving the bottom rim a sharper angle of 45-degree 1R, the bottom head and the snare react more sensitively to each other. The greater depth of the bottom head contributes to that sensitivity.
