What Sticks Do You Use?

Josh02053 · Kitten Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 127

I was just wondering what sticks you guys use. I have used mostly Vic Firth and Zildjian in the past, but have most recently been using Regal Tip. After getting used to the extreme lacquer finish, they are extremely comfortable and have a great balance. I use the Jeff Hamilton signature brushes, also from Regal Tip.

Jonesie67 · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject:

I use Vater 5B Wood tip, but I'm gonna get some Vater Josh Freese Sig. Sticks soon.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5260 Location: Kansas

Vic Firth 5A and 5B, wood and nylon tips, depending on the situation.

I also use Pro-Mark multi-rods.

pyrotic finite · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 8:46 pm Post subject:

matt spug mcdonough 7A ahead. yes yeeeeeeesssssss.
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Peace Dog · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:14 pm Post subject:

Vic Firth 5B, wood and nylon tip (of the two I prefer nylon though)
Pro-Mark 5B Millenium II's

Hickory is my first choice.
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FwuffyTheBunny · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:44 am Post subject:

I'm currently using a pair of carbosticks. There super light, and give the stick definition on the ride that I crave. There pretty sweet.
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rawrock · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 3:36 pm Post subject:

I use Travis Barker's sticks right now( I like the tip and the quick taper). But I'm starting to get into the Vic Firth American Sound 5B's.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5260 Location: Kansas

Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

I've become quite fond of the Vic Firth Peter Erskine Ride stick. It's got a good balance, the tip holds up quite well, and it has a beautiful ride sound. Great all-around stick, in my opinion.

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Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

http://www.vicfirth.com/product/individualsticks/SPE.html should give you the size specs. I'm not sure where I'd place it exactly in terms of stick comparison....

Josh02053 · Kitten Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 127

I used the Peter Erskine Ride Stick for awhile. I found it to be a bit too heavy for me, which is why I have since switched.

david · Kitten Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 136 Location: UK

I'm currently using the vic firth jack de johnette signature sticks.

They are slightly longer than normal sticks of their weight, which I find, gives them a beautiful balance.

Also the tip has a lovely sound on cymbals- it really has nice definition for ride pattern. Worth checking out if you play jazz.

Dave

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Josh02053 · Kitten Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 127

The original Peter Erskine tip does sound great on cymbals, but it wears down very quickly. He actually has three signature models. There is the ride stick and the original, but made with two different woods.