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guesswho
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Joined: 05 Dec 2006
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 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:43 am Post subject: what are the best drum sticks to get? |
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Heya!
I'm thinking of getting some drum sticks for someone, but I'm not sure what ones to get!
I'll probably be buying them off the internet, is it worth getting the more expensive ones?
any ideas?
help please!!
cheersx |
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DWK
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| Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: |
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It's all personal preference. It depends what kind of sound you want, the thickness, weight, balance, tip, lenghth... can play many factors. I haven't had very good experiences with some of the really cheap ones. They tend to break and warp easier.
http://www.vicfirth.com/products/americanclassicN.html
I use the ones with the red nylon tip. I like the extra reach and the sound of nylon tips. Look around and read descriptions and see if there might be someting you're looking for. |
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phantompong
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| Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:54 am Post subject: |
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If you're getting sticks for someone see if you can get a look at their current sticks. Note down the model numbers and either get those models or similar ones. Note especially the length, the diameter and the shape/material of the tip. Better still, if you're at liberty to do so, ask the person in question. Sticks are a very personal thing.
As for cost, as a general rule, sticks by Vater, Vic Firth, Promark and Regal Tip are of good quality, and otherwise, stick quality can be questionable.
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funki_chunki
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Joined: 06 Oct 2006
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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hey
just as most these guys have already said.
basically it is a personal thing. like it depends what your friend likes.
your friend may already have a pecific brand he/she likes to use.
the vicfirth site is really goof, or if you were thinking more along the lines of crazy sticks or show sticks try www.drumbum.com and look at the sticks they have there!
best of luck with it all |
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UBP
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Joined: 11 Nov 2006
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Why do I get the feeling he hasn't been back since he posted? lol, 1 post, sweet!
but yeah, like everyone said.... I don't even really need to say it.... personal preference.
if you really don't know the best thing would be a big heavy stick if the person is a strong dude or smaller and lighter stick if they are a smaller version of the big guy. lol, good luck
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phantompong
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: |
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| UBP wrote: | Why do I get the feeling he hasn't been back since he posted? lol, 1 post, sweet!
but yeah, like everyone said.... I don't even really need to say it.... personal preference.
if you really don't know the best thing would be a big heavy stick if the person is a strong dude or smaller and lighter stick if they are a smaller version of the big guy. lol, good luck |
That's a dangerous link to draw. Stick sizes and weights are dependent mainly on the style of drumming and on the technique of the player, not on the size of the player.
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If you don't like it, you can just *Golly Gee* off! - Keith Moon's last words
Drummers are subject to physical laws of nature. One of them states that if you drop a wing nut, it will roll under the bass drum. - Roy Burns |
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funki_chunki
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Joined: 06 Oct 2006
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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| phantompong wrote: | | UBP wrote: | Why do I get the feeling he hasn't been back since he posted? lol, 1 post, sweet!
but yeah, like everyone said.... I don't even really need to say it.... personal preference.
if you really don't know the best thing would be a big heavy stick if the person is a strong dude or smaller and lighter stick if they are a smaller version of the big guy. lol, good luck |
That's a dangerous link to draw. Stick sizes and weights are dependent mainly on the style of drumming and on the technique of the player, not on the size of the player. |
yeh i am fat but i still use 5a at times and bigger at others depends if i am playing rock or jazz or swing.. |
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sbowman128675
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Joined: 16 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:54 am Post subject: |
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| well...in my experaince with stixs i find that vicfirth 5AN work best for basicly all drumming styles. thir light and durable enough to take a beating |
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UBP
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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| funki_chunki wrote: | | phantompong wrote: | | UBP wrote: | Why do I get the feeling he hasn't been back since he posted? lol, 1 post, sweet!
but yeah, like everyone said.... I don't even really need to say it.... personal preference.
if you really don't know the best thing would be a big heavy stick if the person is a strong dude or smaller and lighter stick if they are a smaller version of the big guy. lol, good luck |
That's a dangerous link to draw. Stick sizes and weights are dependent mainly on the style of drumming and on the technique of the player, not on the size of the player. |
yeh i am fat but i still use 5a at times and bigger at others depends if i am playing rock or jazz or swing.. |
I suppose you guys are right... and don't call yurself fat, that';s not even cool.  just say not anorexic like fricken paris hilton.... that's disgusting...
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__Lewis__
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Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Western Australia- The "Nothing ever happens in this part of the world" state
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No, that's right. because drummers girls are HAWT.
Needless to say, the self esteem's a bit low- not cool. |
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broses
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Joined: 06 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject: 7A |
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| Vic firth 7a wood tips no doubt about it |
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metal head
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Joined: 10 May 2007
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Location: Olive Branch, MS, just south of Memphis, TN
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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i looked at the link funki put up and found these!!!
http://store.drumbum.com/sku-STK-25.html
LOL!!!! I'M GETTING THESE WITH THE GRADUATION MONEY I'M GETTING!!! yeah, i'm graduating high school this year.
i think you should get him/her those sticks in the link
neil peart signature sticks would be a good idea. they are the perfect stick for the perfect drummer. i use those sticks, and all the other sticks i've tried just didnt feel right compared to those.
do you know what any of his favorite drummers are? whatever drummer it is, they might have signature sticks. |
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pooterscooter
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Joined: 30 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| 3drumsticks (as soon as they come out in the States) |
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alekssandro_thegreat
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Joined: 13 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| VicFirth wooden hickory 5A's about 5 pairs. |
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Bish
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Vater Hornets...
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