Jarlaxle 56 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I never go without a pair of these... Length = 16-1/2" Diameter = .695" at the butt, .630" at the shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Vater 2b wood tip, or the Guitar Center equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 At the moment, my Vic Firth 2B Hickory's are perfect for me. I do have a pair of black Zlidjians but I can't remember the type at the mo. Smaller than the Firth's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameofalbion Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Chicken drumsticks are my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Chicken drumsticks are my favourite. Too much bounce for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Tripper Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I use the Guitar Center sticks made by Vater ... I love those. 5B for me, please. Wood tip. Also, I've found that Pro Mark and Vic Firth are also lovely. I can roll with any of the above as long as they're 5B. Sometimes I like 7A. I'm odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 I find that nylon tips give me more bounce than the wood tips....I'm not sure why this would be, but I'll use both depending on how I feel like playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I find that nylon tips give me more bounce than the wood tips....I'm not sure why this would be, but I'll use both depending on how I feel like playing. I would imagine it's because the shank is thinner on nylon tipped sticks and they flex more. Plastic probably does bounce a bit more on the hats and ride I would imagine....I don't know anymore as i got sick of the silly things flying off 20 years ago, and haven't tried them for even a minute since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I would imagine it's because the shank is thinner on nylon tipped sticks and they flex more. Plastic probably does bounce a bit more on the hats and ride I would imagine....I don't know anymore as i got sick of the silly things flying off 20 years ago, and haven't tried them for even a minute since then. I don't really use nylon tipped ones, the ones I did use however, the sticks themselves waere not balanced - hardly any weight to them. They were horrible to use. I find that wooden round tips are the best to use. And the bounce is all in how tight your drum heads are, unless you're playing on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Chicken drumsticks are my favourite. Rats thats what I came here to put !! we are just to predictable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I use the Guitar Center sticks made by Vater ... I love those. 5B for me, please. Wood tip. Also, I've found that Pro Mark and Vic Firth are also lovely. I can roll with any of the above as long as they're 5B. Sometimes I like 7A. I'm odd. I agree on the 5B-that is what I like and I don't like nylon tips- only wood. I will use any stick as long as it doesn't break easy. I am a hard hitter-but I learned from John Bonham how to do it with my wrists. But if I had to say one brand-it would be Pro Mark- and they are made right here in Houston. I have been to the factory before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't really use nylon tipped ones, the ones I did use however, the sticks themselves waere not balanced - hardly any weight to them. They were horrible to use. I find that wooden round tips are the best to use. And the bounce is all in how tight your drum heads are, unless you're playing on the ride. Hmmm...going to respectfully disagree with you there. Practice your rudiments faithfully, and also turn your sticks backwards and play single stroke rolls on the underside of your arms while you watch TV. In six weeks or so, you will be able to perform a double stroke roll on a pillow. (Which was part of the audition for the drum corps snare line that I didn't make...I played quads ) Speed comes from your ring finger and pinky on the back of the stick... the only time you should bounce a stick is on a press roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 On behalf of my drummer: ProMark 747 Neil Peart sigs. Oak not hickory. He says the hickory shatters. I used 2Bs when I played back in the day. Quads eh, IGG? I played tri-toms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 On behalf of my drummer: ProMark 747 Neil Peart sigs. Oak not hickory. He says the hickory shatters. I used 2Bs when I played back in the day. Quads eh, IGG? I played tri-toms! He lives!!!!!! You no answer de phone....but you are living...this is good! I played Tri's as well, but then they got new equipment and added quads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 He lives!!!!!! You no answer de phone....but you are living...this is good! I played Tri's as well, but then they got new equipment and added quads. Sorry about that. It's been a stressful week. It's better now tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sorry about that. It's been a stressful week. It's better now tho! Man.... I hope so! P.S. Tell your drummer Oak is a hard wood, Hickory is softer. Oak, like most hard things is unyielding, and more likely to shatter. Hickory whittles away, and is far more durable. He should know this by now.....i've told him a million times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Man.... I hope so! P.S. Tell your drummer Oak is a hard wood, Hickory is softer. Oak, like most hard things is unyielding, and more likely to shatter. Hickory whittles away, and is far more durable. He should know this by now.....i've told him a million times. True Dat. I got a new pair today. They are a pair of Artist Series Taylor Hawkins Zildjians. Hickory, not sure of the size - probably 2Bs. So I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 True Dat. I got a new pair today. They are a pair of Artist Series Taylor Hawkins Zildjians. Hickory, not sure of the size - probably 2Bs. So I'm happy. A pair? I buy blocks of six pairs, which will last me a few weeks. I'll have to check out the Taylor Hawkins, zildjians usually snap within a few songs for me, but I'm always interested in checking out new sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 A pair? I buy blocks of six pairs, which will last me a few weeks. I'll have to check out the Taylor Hawkins, zildjians usually snap within a few songs for me, but I'm always interested in checking out new sticks. Well, I don't get to use my kit as much because I have to set it up when my grandad goes out. But, they have lasted 6 hours drumming so far, which was done in one day. Oh, and yea, I have plenty of pairs. I usually just buy a pair a week. They're really well balanced sticks, and they have a nice thick ball tipped end. Vic Firths are usually my favs, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phr0z3n Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Neil Peart sigs for sure. They are perfect, lightweight, and last for a decent amount of time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 For some reason or other these Vic Firth 5As I've got have lasted me over a month...and I definitely do some intense drumming...soo, idk if it's the weight or not, but they're really durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phr0z3n Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 What kind of music do you play? 5A is mostly for Jazz, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 What kind of music do you play? 5A is mostly for Jazz, isn't it? I do play a lot of Jazz beats, however, when I get together with my friends to play we are playing mostly rock and metal stuff....so yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phr0z3n Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Metal? With 5A's? O.o. That's a new one on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well, I don't really feel the need to get different sticks for different styles, I can play just as well with any weight/tip style as long as the stick is balanced properly and a decent length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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