Stick suggestions for a jazz/funk drummer.

leecho7 · Growing Guppy Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 41

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new stick to use. I'm currently using Pro-Marks Japanese White Oak Wood Jazz sticks. So far, they've been perfect for what I'm doing which is Jazz/Funky-Rock and hip-hop.
However, these sticks are hard to find, and most online stores have had them on backorder for a long time now.
I've tried using 7A's by various makers, but a lot of them don't have the reach that the Pro-Marks offer.
I'm looking for a stick that is about 16" lengthwise and .512" in diameter.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

styles2281 · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:48 am Post subject:

Take a look at the Zildjian jazz (or heavy jazz, if you like weight) or the Zildjian 6A.

Have you tried looking for your regular stick online?
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sfauts · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:58 am Post subject:

Have you tried the Zildjian Steve Gadd series?

Great feel, they look cool too Wink

leecho7 · Growing Guppy Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 41

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll try the Zildjians out. However, I had some bad experiences with Zildjian sticks. Love their cymbals though. I'll give them a try regardless.

I tried to look for the Pro-Marks online, they're back ordered all over the place. They've been on back order since mid-July I believe.
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punkrocker7341 · Lion Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 926 Location: AZ

Sfauts, Steve Gadd sticks are Vic Firth, just so you know. I would recommend them though, or either of the Dave Weckl signatures. David Garibaldi signatures have a bit of extra reach to them too, if thats what you want.
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leecho7 · Growing Guppy Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 41

I like reach, a little bit of weight, but I also like thin sticks. Nothing too heavy.
I hate to say this, but the pro-marks japanese white-oaks were perfect.
I have been looking into the Vic-Firth 5A extremes. Also the two Zildjian sticks mentioned.
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Mapex Pro-M 5 piece Fusion
14" Zildjian K Mastersound Hi-Hats
18" Zildjian K Custom Fast Crash
18" Zildjian K Dark Medium-Thin Crash
20" Zildjian K Ride

styles2281 · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:28 am Post subject:

Bah. I didn't like the 5A extremes.

I believe pro mark also has a 'jazz' line that might be worth looking into.
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"One day I feel I'm on top of the world
And the next it's falling in on me
I can get back on, I can get back on
One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel
And the next it's rolling over me
I can get back on, I can get back on "
- Neil Peart, Rush, Snakes and Arrows, Far Cry, 2007

leecho7 · Growing Guppy Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 41

Yeah, I've been using the Pro-Mark Jazz lines. I'm looking for a new alternative cause they're so hard to find. Laughing

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Mapex Pro-M 5 piece Fusion
14" Zildjian K Mastersound Hi-Hats
18" Zildjian K Custom Fast Crash
18" Zildjian K Dark Medium-Thin Crash
20" Zildjian K Ride