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« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2005, 07:39 AM » |
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I've been using Headhunter sticks for a while now. http://www.headhuntersdrumsticks.ca/Picked up a pair while working in Maine and forgot mine on a side trip to New Brunswick. I like the AA's. They have a long double taper, are lightning fast and durable as can be. The balance is absolutely amazing if you get to try them. Not bad at $5 a pair in bulk, too. ($60/dz) |
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sirdrumalot
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« Reply #21 on: January 16, 2005, 11:26 AM » |
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I dig the mallets too!! Alot of sound to be had using them-
Righteous!  I'm not alone, hey Elvin and Bonham did it. |
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2005, 11:28 AM » |
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I use 5B for general playing. For lighter playing I use a 5A or 7A, usually Vic Firth.
I played last night in a venue that was a bit drafty and they had the heat cranked up (Cafe Brauer, in Lincoln Park, for those of you familiar with Chicago.) Anyhoo, the air in the room was very dry and I was having trouble getting a good grip on the sticks. I ended up using Regal Tips of the sizes stated above because their lacquer finish makes the sticks less likely to slip in my hands.
That's one of the qualities I love about the Regal Tips, they give me great grip, and they're as durable as sticks can get. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2005, 08:06 PM » |
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I recently picked up a pair of Vater "Los Angeles - 5A" wood-tipped hickory sticks, and I've really taken to them. The weight and balance is great, and they're a perfect match for my ride cymbal.
I'm liking Vaters, I've been using the "Los Angeles," "Session," and the "Pro-Rock" sticks. I like the balance and feel, and find them much more durable than the VFs and Zildjians. I really liked the Zildjian dipped 5 AN's but they deteriorate way too fast and cost too much. This past Friday I broke down and bought the Ahead 5As (on sale-impulse buy). I practiced all weekend with 'em, and so far I like them. Contrary to what I've read about them, I like the balance and so far their rigidity doesn't bother my hands. |
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« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2005, 08:35 PM » |
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I use only 100 year old maple trees from the Canadian Yukon. Me and my big blue ox "Babe" take a trip up into the mountains. I chop and whittle them to size myself. Babe drags them back for me. As you can imagine I'm a little tuckered out. Needless to say my sticks are all hand selected and are pretty tough to break.  When I first started playing I used to break sticks- not so much anymore.  |
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« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2005, 08:51 PM » |
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I use only 100 year old maple trees from the Canadian Yukon. Me and my big blue ox "Babe" take a trip up into the mountains. I chop and whittle them to size myself. Babe drags them back for me. As you can imagine I'm a little tuckered out. Needless to say my sticks are all hand selected and are pretty tough to break. When I first started playing I used to break sticks- not so much anymore. Do you take the leaves off? Or leave them on for a subtle brush effect?  |
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« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2005, 08:52 PM » |
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I have a pair of Douglas Fir trees for brushes.
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« Reply #27 on: January 16, 2005, 10:20 PM » |
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I have a pair of Douglas Fir trees for brushes.
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« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2005, 10:10 AM » |
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Current favorite: Vater "Fusion" hickory/nylon ball tip. I think I have settled on Vater as 1st choice, and Vic Firth as 1st runner up. My opinion only is: Regal too "sticky"/Zildjian too "rough"/Pro Mark too crooked. I really like the speed and timbre of the Vater fusion maple but am concerned about tendonitus and the non nylon tips get beat up too quickly. FWIW
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« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2005, 11:58 AM » |
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Normally I use the Regal Tip "rock". I've been trying the Pro-mark 747's. Both with Wood tips.
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« Reply #30 on: January 19, 2005, 12:20 PM » |
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I recently picked up a pair of Vater "Los Angeles - 5A" wood-tipped hickory sticks, and I've really taken to them. The weight and balance is great, and they're a perfect match for my ride cymbal.
I agree - Vater Los Angeles is the best stick i've come across, for me that is. Only thing is, for some reason the tip seems to wear out faster than some other models. |
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« Reply #31 on: January 20, 2005, 08:22 AM » |
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5A's now. Usually the most inexpensive sticks I can find. I used to be picky about sticks and only bought Firth American Generals but I can't afford to do that anymore.
In high school I used marching sticks on the kit. Then moved to 2B in college. I guess when I'm 40 I'll be down to 7A's.
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« Reply #32 on: January 20, 2005, 03:05 PM » |
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I usually use Regal Tip 5As, Regal Tip 7As for jazz, and
Regal Tip Rocks for heavier music. I also like to play with brushes alot, and even hard felt timpani mallets.
Ah, another Regal Tip per. I've used Regal Tip 5A's for years. |
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« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2005, 03:35 PM » |
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They just hold up forever, I was just playing with a pair of the peter Erskine signatures that I found on the floor after a recent concert. And they broke only after 3 days of light playing. That's terrible, how am I supposed to drum if I've got sticks breaking like that!?  |
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« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2005, 03:40 PM » |
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They just hold up forever...
So there IS someone else out there that has noticed that Regal Tips just don't break. Plus I like the light laquer coating, it helps with grip, IMHO. Great sticks. |
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« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2005, 04:49 PM » |
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I use mostly 5b Vic Firth. Use 7a for lighter sounds.
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« Reply #36 on: January 20, 2005, 07:05 PM » |
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5A Zildjian dips....
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« Reply #37 on: January 20, 2005, 08:37 PM » |
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I've used Regal tip 7A for years. When I want more from the snare I just flip the stick around and rimshot it. I've tried many sticks but keep going back to the 7A.... Works for me.
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« Reply #38 on: January 20, 2005, 08:57 PM » |
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So there IS someone else out there that has noticed that Regal Tips just don't break. Plus I like the light laquer coating, it helps with grip, IMHO. Great sticks.
I agree, I really thought it was just my imagination to.  Oh well! By the way Chip, I love the Regal 7A's, great tiny sticks, I refer to them as "My pencil sticks." |
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« Reply #39 on: January 20, 2005, 09:47 PM » |
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I use a bunch of sticks in the 5A-7A range:
Pro-Mark
Elvin Jones- 7A(?) hickory
Michael Carvin- 7A(?) hickory
Bill Bruford- SD4 maple and SD9 maple (the exception)
Ed Shaughnessy- 5A(?) oak
Naturals- 5A hickory
I use the first 3 for the different tips and their effect on ride cymbals. I use last 3 when I want to generate greater volume- especially the oak Ed Shaughnessy!
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