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LP Super Guiro Plastic Scraper
- R80
- Latin Percussion LP243B Super Guiro Scraper - Plastic
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Vater Goodwood Nylon Tip Drum Sticks – 5B
- R140
- The VH5BN sticks are 5Bs, well-balanced, comfortable, responsive, and above all, versatile.
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Vic Firth Universal Drumstick Practice Tips – 2 Pairs
- R140
- These rubber tips fit over virtually all drumsticks, and come in 2 pairs.
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Vic Firth Signature Series Peter Erskine “Ride Stick” Drumsticks
- R415
- Extra long taper and tear drop tip for enhanced cymbal response. Beefed up shaft for extra power.
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Vic Firth Signature Series Jojo Mayer Drumsticks
- R385
- Designed to offer a big sound and feel without a lot of weight.
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Vic Firth Signature Series Buddy Rich Drumsticks
- R415
- A modified 5A with a larger tip, neck and shoulder.
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Vic Firth American Classic® Kidsticks Drumsticks – Pink
- R220
- Engineered to make playing easy for the very young drum set player—ages 3 to 8. Produces a quality sound.
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Vic Firth American Classic® Hickory Drumsticks – F1
- R375
- Medium round tip with a short tapered neck. Great for fusion or electric jazz.
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Vic Firth “Dreadlocks” Braided Stainless Steel Brushes
- R875FREE DELIVERY
- Braided heavy gauge stainless-steel wires produce bold percussive sounds. Strike, scrape or let your imagination create a variety of effects. With hickory handles.
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Vic Firth American Classic® Nylon Tip Drumsticks – 5B
- R400
- Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.
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Vic Firth Signature Series Akira Jimbo Tear Drop Drumsticks
- R405
- Tear drop tip for cymbal definition and tapered butt for unique balance.
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ProMark Mike Portnoy 420x Active Grip Drumstick
- R220
- The ProMark Mike Portnoy 420x drumstick offers more power and projection than Mike's original 420 model.
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Promark Glenn Kotche Active Wave Drumsticks
- R285
- The ProMark Glenn Kotche Active Wave drumstick features a unique Active Wave handle design, which provides a comfortable, contoured feel that can be used for sound effects.
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Promark Cool Rods Alternate Sound Stick
- R685FREE DELIVERY
- The ProMark Cool Rods are designed with birch dowels, making them the perfect tool for unplugged gigs. This alternate sound source provides you with a more-delicate sound than…
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Promark Light Nylon Retractable Brushes – Blue
- R645FREE DELIVERY
- Smooth and subtle articulation define Promark's B400 Retractable Nylon Brushes, giving you the playing dynamics and expression you need for jazz, country, and most Latin percussion among other…
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Zildjian 5A DIP Drumsticks – Black
- R460
- Our most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone. The DIP material is a special coating that is applied to the grip area of the stick to…
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Zildjian Heavy 5A laminated Birch Drumsticks
- R645FREE DELIVERY
- Constructed from resin coated plies of U.S. Birch wood, the Laminated Birch Series are a heavy line of sticks that push the limits of sound.
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Zildjian 5A Maple DIP Drumsticks – Green
- R460
- Very sensitive and controllable. Maple wood provides a lightweight alternative to Hickory. Maple sticks produce dark tones on your instruments and offer a softer feel.
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Drumsticks are yet another crucial piece of gear that will ultimately affect the sound feel and overall playing experience of the drums depending on what type of sticks you buy.
They are manufactured to a wide variety of specifications to achieve different tones as well as a different feel when striking the drums. for example some drumsticks have a longer shaft whereas others will have a shorter shaft. Also, the size will once again affect the way the drumstick sounds and the way it feels.
Below are some more considerations a drummer could take before purchasing a pair of drumsticks:
1) The Material of the Drumstick: The most common material for drumsticks is wood. However, many beginner drummers aren’t aware that the specific type of wood for a drumstick will end up affecting the sound and response of the stick itself. For example, an Oak wood drumstick is heavier as it is a denser wood. Whereas Maple wood sticks will result in a softer experience. Some of the most common drumstick materials include maple, hickory, oak wood and even graphite.
2) The shape and material of the tip: A very commonly overlooked aspect of the drumstick is the shape of the tip. You can buy different drumsticks with different shaped tips which include barrel tips, teardrop tips and oval tip, just to name a few. The tip size will most definitely affect the overall tone of your drums. For example, a Jazz drummer would generally opt for a tear drop tip because of the warmer tone it produces. Whereas a metal drummer would perhaps tend towards an oval tip due to its larger surface area.
It is also important to remember that drumstick tips are offered in a choice between either wooden tips or nylon tips. Wooden tips are softer sounding and feeling as well as providing you with more dynamic control. whilst nylon tips are much brighter and give a more consistent sound especially on the cymbals.
3) Size of the Drumstick: Drumsticks are categorized worldwide by an alpha numeric system to represent a different size. As we’ve mentioned already, the size of the drumstick will no doubt affect the way the drums feel and sound. Examples of these sizes include 7A, 5A, 5B etc. You will notice that each size is often used to achieve something different.