Drumzz_For_Life
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Where can I find the cheapest but high quality drumsticks??
Help!! DrumSticks
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Schtauffen
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Ahead sticks cost around $70 if I'm not wrong. Only available at Drum Resources.
DCturbo
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Schtauffen
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http://www.soft.com.sg/forum/how-drums/22919-ahead-drumsticks-normal-drumsticks.html
Didn't get one cuz I'm not a fan of nylon tips.
If you can, just get the common brands (ie: Zildjian, Vic Firth, Pro-mark, Tama, etc.) With proper care they can really last you quite a while.
My 5A Zildjian has been with me since I started drumming apox 3 years back and its still unbroken (though some time soon from the current look)
Didn't get one cuz I'm not a fan of nylon tips.
If you can, just get the common brands (ie: Zildjian, Vic Firth, Pro-mark, Tama, etc.) With proper care they can really last you quite a while.
My 5A Zildjian has been with me since I started drumming apox 3 years back and its still unbroken (though some time soon from the current look)
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EugeneSmasher
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For me the toughest has been Vater. Vic Firths do last but I found that they chipped more deeply compared with my Vaters and Zildjians... and I don't think I play that hard. Zildjian... the logo came off and made my hand shimmer-y. Haven't tried Pro-mark yet though. Vaters are at Ranking and Yamaha, which are the same dealers for Pro-mark if I'm not wrong. Feel-wise it's highly personal. I like the feel of Vaters over Pro-marks, but can't comment on durability.
lokiregnarok
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$70 for a pair of drum sticks?!?!?!? Made of gold kah??
aluminium and polyurethane... and to be more precise, it is $55. At least I got mine for tat price. Signature model +$3
faithsilence
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When was it ever $70? It was around $50. BTW, it is made of graphite, not wood and its meant for metal. Thus it is very heavy and loud.
Hi pal, edrummer here yo, For the best value and high quality sticks, At $6 carlos 5as or 7as are great, but u have to know how to weight match the sticks to get a perfect pair, To me, Vic firth in Music theme, around $14 a pair, I find the American heritage, made of north american maple is the best for me, The acorn tips gives a sweet sound on my snare and my ride, yet the taper is just nice for me to get lots of moeller and Finger technique rebound , The best is for you to try it, I am ok with pro marks but i find pro marks stick slightly overpriced in sg 
lokiregnarok
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It is made of an aluminium core with a polyurethane cover. Not graphite.
lester_music
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Regal Tip?
what kinda music do you play? heavier sticks can help u achieve heavier sounds more easily, and vice versa.
my advice would be to go try out all the different sizes at the music store. see which one gives you the feel you like.
if you still cant decide, i would say start off with 5As, which are quite balanced imo.
Schtauffen
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+1 to eXodus advice.
I have been using 5As since I started 4 years back, be it for lighter music or heavy music.
It really depends on what you play AND what you're comfortable with.
In my opinion, 7As are more suitable to lighter stuff for its smaller stick diameter and tip.
I have been using 5As since I started 4 years back, be it for lighter music or heavy music.
It really depends on what you play AND what you're comfortable with.
In my opinion, 7As are more suitable to lighter stuff for its smaller stick diameter and tip.
kahuna
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Its not only meant for metal, its not very heavy at least for the 7A and the Jordison model. It was $65 and $68 when they first came out around 5 years back.
It has an acquired feel, you either like it or you dont
As for other sticks, its mostly personal preference, with thicker sticks you can use less force then using thinner sticks
It has an acquired feel, you either like it or you dont
As for other sticks, its mostly personal preference, with thicker sticks you can use less force then using thinner sticks
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no probs. everyone's gotta start somewhere. as time pass you will get to learn how different properties of drumsticks affect the sound and feel, like the different wood material, tip shapes and material, tapers, sizes, coating etc. you can even try out signature drumsticks endorsed by artistes, some of them have very interesting designs; for example, Vic Firth Akira Jimbo sticks have a rough surface - it's helpful to those with a loose grip or sweaty hands.
the good thing is that drumsticks are relatively cheaper stuff to go GASing about. heh.
the good thing is that drumsticks are relatively cheaper stuff to go GASing about. heh.
Albatross93
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No la Ahead where got $70 so ex. I bought mine for i think $46 or $56 signature model a few months back... Signature models are only $2 more ex than normal! Can contact Nigel from Drums Resources. Here's his number 91170692
