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What drums does Mario Duplantier play?

Mario Duplantier has been seen playing a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit with two 22x18 bass drums, a 14x6.5 snare, Tama Speed Cobra pedals and an Iron Cobra Lever Glide hi-hat stand. He has said he plays Zildjian A and A Custom cymbals, including a Mega Bell ride.

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What drums does Mario Duplantier play?

Tama Starclassic Bubinga in White Pearl with Diamond Inlay: two 22x18 bass drums, a 14x6.5 snare, 12 and 13 inch toms and a 16x16 floor tom, per his Tama artist page.

Does Mario Duplantier use a double pedal?

No. He has said he has always played two bass drums because he did not like the movement of the left pedal on a double pedal. Tama lists Speed Cobra HP910LSW pedals in his setup.

What cymbals does Mario Duplantier use?

Zildjian. He has said he plays the A and A Custom series, and his Mega Bell ride is a signature part of his sound on every Gojira album.

What drum software does Mario Duplantier use?

He made the Rythme Sauvage MIDI groove pack with Toontrack for EZdrummer, and has said EZdrummer is a handy tool for writing on tour.

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Mario Duplantier is the drummer of Gojira, the French metal band behind From Mars to Sirius, Magma and Fortitude. This guide covers his Tama Starclassic kit with two bass drums, his Tama hardware, his Zildjian cymbals and the EZdrummer groove pack he made with Toontrack.

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