Matt Cameron
US drummer with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden
Matt Cameron's Gear
According to the Yamaha Artists page, Matt Cameron uses a Yamaha Oak Custom Kit in Musashi Black with Vintage Hoops (http://www.yamaha.com/artists/mattcameron.html).
In a video interview with Cameron's drum tech, he goes through and explains the kit: "Starting with the kick, it's a 24x14. 12 and 13 tom, 16 floor, and 18 floor. The kit is a Yamaha Oak Custom. The size has been altered for Matt. The floor tom one has been shortened on the bottom so it's 16x14, and the rack one has been shaved one inch."
Here are the specs of the kit: 24x17 Bass Drum w/ Natural Maple Hoops, 12x8 Tom, 13x9 Tom, 16x14 Floor Tom, and 18x16 Floor Tom.
According to a Interview with Neil Hundt, Matt Cameron's drum tech, Matt uses a 14" Keplinger Stainless Steel Snare Drum with Side Hatch Snare Wires. It can be seen at 1:53 in the video.
Matt Cameron's Yamaha Artists page lists out his Club Custom kit: 24x15 Bass Drum, 12x8 Tom, 13x9 Tom, 16x15 Floor Tom, and 18x16 Floor Tom.
At 0:45 into this video, Matt Cameron's drum tech talks bout the Yamaha Vintage Wood Hoops on his Yamaha Oak Custom Set:
"We've got the Yamaha maple wood hoops, they're a 19 ply. Real sturdy, real hard. They give you a real nice tone to them. A lot of sustain with wood hoops, it definitely gives you a nice aesthetic look as well."
Zildjian Soundlab Artist Page lists Matt Cameron uses a Zildjian 20" A Medium Ride.
Neil Hundt, Matt Cameron's Drum tech, shows Matt's hi hats of choice at 1:28 into the video. He says, "K hats - these are the light hats, a little bit lighter of a high hat."
"ABSOLUTE HYBRID MAPLE in Custom Black Forest finish" is mentioned in Matt's gear list. https://www.yamaha.com/artists/mattcameron.html
At 1:13 in this video, Matt Cameron's drum tech Neil Hundt shows Matt's cymbal set, which includes the Zildjian 18" K Crash/Ride.
Matt Cameron's drum tech shows Matt's cymbal set for RHYTHM Magazine in this video (starting at 1:11), including the Zildjian 19" A Projection Crash.
Matt Cameron's Artist Page Lists a SD-3455 Aluminium Snare
Vic Firth's Artist page lists Matt Cameron as a Signature Artist.
Matt Cameron used the Shure Beta 56 A for additional vocal parts while playing with Soundgarden.
According to Zildjian's site, Matt Cameron uses the Zildjian 15" K Light Hi-Hats.
According to the Yamaha artist page of Matt Cameron, he uses the Yamaha FP9500C Double Chain Drive Single Pedal.
According to Yamaha's Artist endorsement page, Matt Cameron sits on a Yamaha DS950 Throne.
According to Remo's Artists page, one of Matt Cameron's drum heads of choice is the Remo Coated control sound.
Matt Cameron's Yamaha Artists page lists a Roy Haynes SD-655ARH Snare.
Pear Jam and Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron is listed as using the Remo Clear Powerstroke 3 drum head.
According to his profile on the Yamaha Artists page, Matt Cameron uses the 900 Series Boom Cymbal Stand.
Matt Cameron uses Yamaha CH-750 Short Boom Cymbal Stand Arms, according to his Yamaha Artists profile.
Matt Cameron uses the Yamaha SS950 Double Braced Snare Drum Stand, according to his Yamaha Artists profile.
According to Yamaha's Artist endorsement page, Matt Cameron uses the HS850 Hi-Hat Stand.
Remo's Matthew Cameron artist page lists that he uses the Remo Clear Emperor drum heads.
According to Remo's Artists page, one of Matt Cameron's drum heads of choice is the Remo 24" Clear Pinstripe Bass Drum Head
At 1:10 into this video, Matt Cameron's drum tech Neil Hundt shows Matt's Zildjian 17" K Dark Crash.
Listed on the official Reflexx artist page.
In a 2021 article on PearlJamOnline.it, Matt Cameron is seen using a Yamaha SKRM-100 SubKick during a performance of "Come Together" for Why Hunger.
Big Fat Snare Drum Steve's Donut is in his instagram story. (April 2023)
Sennheiser MD 421-II with his floor tom drum in this photo.
Before switching to Yamaha drums, Matt Cameron was an endorser of DW Drums, as documented in the November 1992 issue of Modern Drummer. His DW drum set included a 14x6" snare, 22x18" kick, 12x8" tom, 13x9" tom, and a 15x13" floating floor tom, all in a Gray Slate finish. This information is supported by an image from that period.
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