Bonzo's sticks?

The549 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 7:57 am Post subject: Bonzo's sticks?

Anyone know what size he used? I saw the Zep DVD and it looks like he's using the smaller 7a or b sticks.

d0ublestr0ker0ll · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 8:34 pm Post subject:

Man on that Zep DVD when you go to the Denmark Radio Show Bonzo looks like he's using pencils! But he chokes up on his sticks so much that it gives it that illusion. If my eyes don't fool me I'd say they are smaller 5Aish 5B maybe. As for the other sections, I couldnt tell you what size. All I know is that the most impressive drumming is on the Denmark section Smile

TheDrumSetKingHimself · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 3:50 pm Post subject:

Is the Denmark thing on the Led Zeppelin DVD?
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mfran · Fierce Puppy Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 230 Location: CT

yes, the Danmarks Radio show is on there, as is the Tous En Scene, and Supershow, all listed under "Extras" (see dvd box below) and those three alone are worth the price of admission.

When you add Royal Albert Hall and Earl's Court shows, this dvd is worth every penny. You'll see footage you didn't know existed of the band, and Bonham is shown plenty too!

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drummerb0y25 · Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 9:59 am Post subject:

i read a Zeppelin book back maybe 15 years ago, I forget the name of it right now but i'm sure its a well known one...anyway bonzo played 'the largest and heaviest stick available'....i don't know if it was 2as or what, but they were heavy duty. Also keep in mind John bonham was 6'4 250 so those sticks may look like 5a's in his hands..
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jak · Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 11:20 am Post subject:

Ive seen a bunch of Zep tabs that say he used 2A's.

Hope that helps.
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stickmaster · Newbie Alert Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 2

I have held a pair of John Bonhams Used sticks in my hand...They were a pair of Ludwig 2A's which were about 15 and 3/4 inches long by .625 in.
They were heavy and plied (not solid) I think the plys were hickory...

They are not made by ludwig anymore...
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Vish Varnay · Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:30 pm Post subject: Check Bonzo Jr.'s Sig. Stick

He has a signature line by Zildjian. Jason had to start out with what ever Pop's had laying around. Someone stated that he may have used 2b's!
That may explain that monster snare sound Big John had.
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paiste2002 · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:07 am Post subject: Re: Bonzo's sticks?