Cooper Acoutin is a specialized custom drum builder based in the Los Angeles area and the founder/CEO of Acoutin Custom ®. Cooper Acoutin is primarily known for his innovative material choices and hybrid drum designs:
- Materials Specialist: He is credited with creating the world's first Inconel alloy snare drums. He began working with superalloys like Inconel 600 & 718 in 2019 in addition to the Nickel-Iron alloy, choosing them for their extreme density and unique sonic characteristics, which he describes "it’s all in the Weight, Density and the Alloy’s composition in distinct & exotic metals that make these materials exceptional in the application of percussive arts.”
- Hybrid Design: His early fame came from a unique patented "wood/metal/wood" hybrid snare design featuring a metal center (often stainless steel or brass) and interchangeable wood edges that allow drummers to swap shells to change the drum's depth and tone.
- Musical Innovation: In 2024, he introduced a bespoke Nickel-Iron alloy specifically tuned by its chemical composition to balance vibrant projection with "dryness and warmth".
- Industry Presence: He has been a regular exhibitor at major industry events like NAMM and PASIC dating back to 2010, often collaborating with other master builders.
Acoutin Custom drums are high-end, made-to-order boutique instruments used by professional drummers for major touring acts, including artists like Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Justin Moore and Lee Brice.