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Promark uses only premium, hand-selected wood. Each stick is hand-finished and hand-inspected for that classic Pro-Mark look, feel, and sound. A consistent supply of premium quality wood means consistent production of the highest quality drumsticks. Promark's 40 years of unequaled success in drumstick production is recognized by the top wood mills in the United States and Japan. This assures Pro-Mark of priority delivery, and guarantees an uninterrupted year-round supply of wood. Promark's Millenium II? process is a proprietary system which is unique to the drumstick industry. This treatment actually strengthens the wood and improves its resonance. It reduces the chance of warping during production, shipment and storage at retail stores or distribution warehouses. Promark is now using an environmentally friendly finish as opposed to the ordinary lacquer used by most other manufacturers. This finish is completely non-toxic, with no waste or residue, which is hazardous and difficult to dispose of. It makes Pro-Mark sticks less sensitive to moisture changes than standard drumsticks. The result is significantly improved quality and consistency as well as a finish that is more comfortable to the touch. ... Read more

Product Description

Promark uses only premium, hand-selected wood. Each stick is hand-finished and hand-inspected for that classic Pro-Mark look, feel, and sound. A consistent supply of premium quality wood means consistent production of the highest quality drumsticks. Promark's 40 years of unequaled success in drumstick production is recognized by the top wood mills in the United States and Japan. This assures Pro-Mark of priority delivery, and guarantees an uninterrupted year-round supply of wood. Promark's Millenium II? process is a proprietary system which is unique to the drumstick industry. This treatment actually strengthens the wood and improves its resonance. It reduces the chance of warping during production, shipment and storage at retail stores or distribution warehouses. Promark is now using an environmentally friendly finish as opposed to the ordinary lacquer used by most other manufacturers. This finish is completely non-toxic, with no waste or residue, which is hazardous and difficult to dispose of. It makes Pro-Mark sticks less sensitive to moisture changes than standard drumsticks. The result is significantly improved quality and consistency as well as a finish that is more comfortable to the touch. ... Read more

Features

• Choosing the "best" drumstick is a very personal decision
• Many drummers have not yet discovered how much better they could play using the correct stick
• It’s not unusual for
• professionals to use 2 or 3 different models or more

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These retractable, heavy gauge wire brushes feature a smooth rubber handle and Vic Firth's special triangular metal pull rod for versatility on the cymbals. They are light and fast and have a 6 inch spread. ... Read more

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Perfect for any brush work
I've tried this and the companion model, Vic Firth Jazz Brush ASIN B0002F53G4, and prefer this one.

The reasons I like this Heritage model is the lighter gage wires and the way the brush feels in my hand.It's lightweight, has a nice balance and produces the exact sound that I am trying for.The Jazz model I mentioned would be my second choice because it has the same balance, but the heavier gage wires do not appeal to me, especially when I do accents.

Choosing the right brush is a matter of personal preference.Regardless of which brush you ultimately choose or your level of skill with them (brush work is becoming a lost art), I highly recommend getting a copy of Essence of Brushes (ASIN B0002VEPN0).This DVD is an instructional movie by Ed Thigpen (cited by both Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa as the best brush man in the world). ... Read more

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Slightly smaller than a 5A at the grip. Barrel tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with superb balance and feel. 16" long. .560" diamter. ... Read more

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Each Vic Firth Signature Series model was conceived though extensive discussion and research with the finest drummers from a variety of musical styles. The designs are a reflection of their musical requirements in terms of balance, feel, sound projection and cymbal color. All sticks are in hickory. ... Read more

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The American Classic? line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory ? a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable.The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. The nylon tips are similar in size and shape to their wood counterparts, providing enhanced performance and a feel closer to their original wood tip models. Nylon tips are the most durable and brightest sounding on cymbals. ... Read more

Features

• Turned from select hickory
• Choice of tips

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Double butt end with slight, gradual taper over the full length. Used for power.  Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or "brown hickory", is found closer to the trees center and is slightly denser and heavier than "white hickory". Each stick is crafted with impeccable consistency to give you a quality stick, guaranteed straight. ... Read more

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Excellent sticks!!
I wasn't expecting much from these sticks... I mean, c'mon, no tip? How good could it sound? Well, the answer is AMAZING! Granted, it's not as precise a sound on a ride cymbal, but it's a huge sound, especially on my Ping ride.

Yes, these sticks are loud, compared to tipped sticks, and the tone you get is much more concentrated in the fundamental pitch, rather than the overtones (that can be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on what you're looking for). I've found, however, that I have to work a lot less at playing at higher volumes - I can lighten up on my technique and still get a full tone and plenty of volume to cut through an amplified band.

The feel is something different, as well. Since there's no taper in the shoulder, the balance point is at exactly the midpoint of the stick. I had some trouble with double strokes and rolls at first, until I learned to choke up a bit more. What's nice is that I can dramatically change the feel (and tone/volume) just by changing my grip location; choke up for lighter and more precise work, slide back to really lay into it. I found the difference to be much more than with any tipped sticks I've tried.

One other note: I don't these sticks will ever break. I play pretty roughly in one band, and there are nicks galore in the last quarter of the stick, but since there's no taper, there's no weak point! If you want economy, these will redefine it for you.

These are definitely rock sticks, or for any high engergy/high volume music. One of the bands I play in covers a lot of stylistic ground, and I've found while I *can* use the Hammers for anything, some styles (especially more jazz/funk oriented) do come out better with a lighter, tipped stick. I've got to say though, right now the Vater Hammer is my absolute favorite stick!! ... Read more

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This DVD features performances by Mike with Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment. The set also includes: 4 pair of Mike Portnoy sticks, Pro-Mark promo CD featuring Mike and lots of other Pro-Mark artists and a coupon for huge savings on a one-year subscription to Revolver Magazine. ... Read more

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Japanese White Oak drum sticks featuring wood tips. Many drummers insist they are the world's finest drumsticks. Created from the rarest of hardwoods, Pro-Mark's Shira Kashi White Oak drumsticks are second to none for durability and comfort. Exclusive wood-drying process virtually eliminates warpage. ... Read more

Features

• Choosing the "best" drumstick is a very personal decision
• Many drummers have not yet discovered how much better they could play using the correct stick
• Itâs not unusual for
• professionals to use 2 or 3 different models or more

Product Description

Manufactured by Vic Firth, these sticks have minor cosmetic blemishes that don't impact their playability in any way. Buy the 12-pair brick and save a bundle! ... Read more

Product Description

The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory ? a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. ... Read more

Features

• Turned from select hickory
• Choice of tips

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Patented new vibration-reducing stick design. All the feel of hickory without the fatigue. Great for use with hard rubber electronic drums and practice pads. Believe it. ... Read more

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Made out of a large-diameter chunk of maple, this stick features a large oval bead and extraordinarily long taper for a great feel and response on today's side and snare drums. 16" long with a grip diameter of over 0.800". Though full-sized, the maple material keeps it relatively light. Great for rock. ... Read more

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A unique, high-density copolymer plastic implement shaped like a fan blade. Designed for a variety of striking techniques. Creates typical stick sound plus slapping effects. Great on all percussion membranes. ... Read more

Features

• 14-1/2" long
• .650" thick handle
• Abrasion resistant

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A maple stick with a hard, spun felt ball attached to the butt end. Ideal for fast changes on the cymbals. Felt ball size is 1 1/4 x 1". ... Read more

Features

• 16-1/4" long
• .635" diameter
• 1-1/4" x 1" felt ball

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Machined from select hickory using state-of-the-art equipment. An exclusive 11-step finishing process with a clear overcoat is used which minimizes marking. They're designed to optimize balance, response, and durability. ... Read more

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AHEAD Is The Most Advanced Drum-Stick In The World. Features a Built-In Vibration Reduction System Which Reduces Hand Fatigue and Lets You Play Longer and Faster. A Replaceable Polyurethane Cover Protects Both Stick and Gear. 15-11/16"Long, .540"Dia., 030 Wall, Medium Taper. ... Read more

Features

• Ergonomically designed handle
• Precision alloy core
• Super-hard polyurethane cover
• Vibration-reduction system

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For use with with the Z-Bag, it includes an adjustable temple block holder, a single crotale or splash cymbal holder, and a great multi-triangle holder that can hold 2 triangles in standard one-point suspended configuration or one triangle in a 2-point suspension configuration for 2-beater playing on horizontal playing surface. All hardware has heavy-duty construction. Gold finish. ... Read more