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ArielV

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Hello,

I am looking for a high-quality, good looking drum sticks.

I want something firm, which means it wont break after a while, something that would last a long time.

I want something that looks good, it could of the bands Panera, ACDC, Led Zeppelin and others of that kind, or just a cool looking drum sticks.

My budget is about 20$ but I could exceed in about 5$-7$ for it.

I am looking to purchase from E-Bay, Amazon and others of that kind of websites that ships worldwide.

 

I ran a search myself but I dont understand a lot in the subject and I wanted a more proffesional suggestion and opinion.

Thanks! :)

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Well, you have some research to do -- there are numerous brands, sizes, and makes of drum sticks, and rather than ask a net forum, I encourage you to read some reviews, do research, and realize that drum sticks are like underwear -- everyone has their own reason why they like that pair.

 

Personally, I'm a big fan of Silverfox drumsticks (see my sig). They are very durable, I love the feel, and their quality control and customer service are excellent, as is the price.

 

Educate yourself on the size of the stick and what it's made of - different woods have different pros and cons. For example, I find hickory to be durable with little give, oak to be very rigid, maple to be light and have a lot of give, etc.

 

Ultimately, if you are new, then as you learn technique, you'll chew through sticks quicker, so starting with buying a bag of "seconds" or cheaper sticks might not be a bad idea.

 

I.e.: the first car you drive shouldn't be a Ferrari.

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+1 on the technique.

 

imo, the brand or kind of stick doesn't matter as much as just getting the basic skills down. i started off with a 2B stick, i just found it easier to control when working out on a pad.

currently, i use 5a's, but over the years i've learned how to not shred a stick, by hitting the cymbals correctly and keeping my snare drum at a proper angle. 5a's are pretty light, but i tend to play pretty heavy, with no real breakage issues.

fwiw, vic firth is my stick of choice.

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Absolutely all that ^^^^

I use Vater 3S (not typo) to work out. The mass allows me to get big sound more or less without hitting. Lots of gravity and very little fatigue. I can go for hours with 'em.  For fast stuff live I'll drop down a size to Vater 2S (Night Sticks) These feel pretty much like Bs these days. Not kidding and If I'm feeling lazy I have Vic Firth Rock Crushers which now feel like Jazz chopsticks.

The longevity factor with the Vaters is huge too. My 3S practice pair is going on 3yrs with minimal denting and no appreciable splintering. I just the other day had to apply a surface coat of Liquid Steel Epoxy to the left stick ( I keep left and right straight ) to check some wear but the stick is still in good shape. This is with working all the standard stuff - hihat work, crashes, rimshots/backbeats. Like I said though heavy sticks get big tone without hitting, Now the technical part is a lot of work learning to lift your strokes and move deliberately but the program works and the sticks do last.

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Nobody is looking at your drumsticks.  Please don't worry if they "look cool".  I have never in my over 30 years of playing/listening to other drummer looked to see what drumstick they were using.  And to be be very frank, nobody will ever give a **** ever ever ever.  It's the music coming out of the drums that is most important, your expression.  Take time to learn how to play properly, dont get hung up on gear.  I get hung up on my gear, but for my sake, nobody elses...lol  I really dont care what you think about my drumsticks - or cymbals - or drums- or anything I choose to play!!

If you have no idea what drumstick to start with, just try something middie of the road size-wise.  5A or 5B like the others have mentioned.  5B is a little more beefy diameter wise than a 5A.  Start there and go from there.  If your hands are bigger - you may want a larger diameter stick so you arent gripping it as hard.  I personally dont like thin sticks because I find myself gripping them to tight.  Everybody is different.  If you play loud music you may want a larger diameter stick - you wont have to work as hard to get a bigger sound.

 

When I started I played all kinds of sticks - started with 2B's - then went skinny (747 rock) - and ended up using 5B's for the last 15 years or so.  Point is, its a journey to find the right kind for your hands.

 

Panera has good bread and their pastries are not too shabby.

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I have been using HORNETS sticks for a while now, and I absolutely love them. They have a bit of a bulb at the grip end, and this helps keep the stick from slipping (which is a problem I have had).

they cost under $20, and come in a bunch of colors. The plain sticks are cheaper than painted.I have found them to be durable, too.

 

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^^^^ I also use Regal Tip 5BX, great sticks!

 


vinniewannabe wrote:

 

 

Nobody is looking at your drumsticks.  Please don't worry if they "look cool".  I have never in my over 30 years of playing/listening to other drummer looked to see what drumstick they were using.  And to be be very frank, nobody will ever give a **** ever ever ever.

 

I don't know that I agree 100%, just about everything you said is dead on, but.....

I'm a big gear head, and I often investigate what other players are using. Sometimes you come across

cool stuff, and try it.

 

When I was like 15 I discovered Ahead Drumsticks based on the fact that I saw one of my favorite drummers playing with these cool looking black sticks, and wanted to know what they are.

I ended up liking them and using them on-and-off for a number of years after trying them out. I was even an artist for the company for many years, and still use them with Street Drum Corps gigs.

 

 

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