167 posts tagged drumsticks

Jack left Alexis in 1963 to form a group with Graham Bond, John McLaughlin and drummer Ginger Baker. There were numerous stories of the two sabotaging each other’s equipment and fighting on stage (one occasion during a gig when Baker threw his drumsticks at Bruce, and Bruce hurled his electric bass at Baker).

Implement selection can separate your marching percussion ensemble from the rest of the pack. The right tenor mallet can completely change the blend and balance an ensemble. The list below give a quick rundown of some of the more popular mallets available. It is divided into the three broad categories of implements.

Okay, not quite extraordinaire, seeing as I’m a reputed klutz and am all hands and feet. (You might argue that a good drummer is all hands and feet, but I kinda meant mine in the negative way.) Anyway, this is a semi-long story so I’ll start from the beginning.

All Zildjian Drumsticks are made from the highest quality US select Hickory and Maple woods, crafted to the same manufacturing standards as Zildjian Cymbals, and are guaranteed straight. click here to learn more

Designed by the super hot drummer for Blink-182. Round wood bead and beefy neck stand up to aggressive playing styles. click here to learn more

The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory - a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable.

Stewart’s stick features a rounded oval style bead that provides crisp, clear, articulate tones on cymbals and full-body tones from drums combined with superb balance and rebound, making this a great feeling stick. Hickory. click here to learn more

The Vater Acoustick combines 7 high quality wood dowels and 6 strips of impact resistant Polymer. The Polymer acts as a protective striking layer to allow the player to dig in without the short life span of other multi-dowel sticks. Includes rubber O-Rings for wide range of adjustment for sound and feel.

Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than Maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. click here to learn more

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