Anybody else want to see an 80/20 signature "Ride or Die" ride cymbal stick? 😳😳😳
@mikeyshy85222 жыл бұрын
You need to get a signature Ride cymbal, nice wash on the ride with a dry Bing bell maybe 😉
@mikeyshy85222 жыл бұрын
Oops dry ping. Dang auto-correct
@TriggerThat2 жыл бұрын
Of course and I also want to see the Vic Firth Nate Smith ;)
@channelthegetdown84952 жыл бұрын
I love the idea give it some extra length, a little bit of a thicker shoulder and an acorn tip that's the size just between an Erskine Ride Stick and a SD11
@8020drummer2 жыл бұрын
@@channelthegetdown8495 they’re gonna be like 3 feet long
@yuriselukoff2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that from where I am - and that is a somewhat intermediate level - every next pair of sticks I try feels better than the last one. That includes the sticks I previously tried and didn’t like, and now I do. I figured that it actually has nothing to do with the sticks. It’s just my hands are getting better every week as I practice.
@JGBDYT2 жыл бұрын
that's nice to hear 👌
@markwilmeth30822 жыл бұрын
And callus's
@rasm02252 жыл бұрын
I feel that way with guitars. The better I get, the better every guitar I pick up is.
@davidgomersall71852 жыл бұрын
Not exactly jazz but I have a couple of pairs of Danny Carey signature sticks. Man, they are huuuuuuuge but surprisingly articulate. I call them my mid-life crisis sticks.
@PNW_Sportbike_Life2 жыл бұрын
They are nice for how huge they are
@Dusther2102 жыл бұрын
I usually use Buddy Rich sticks or X55A Vic Firths but I have a set of Danny Carey sticks. I really like playing with them but they really change how I play which I kinda like. Nice to grab when I get in a rut
@davidgomersall71852 жыл бұрын
@@Dusther210 I usually use Promark 5A rebounds so I know what you mean about how they change your playing. Definitely not ones for an acoustic, coffee shop gig..... 😂
@davidgomersall71852 жыл бұрын
@@PNW_Sportbike_Life i think they are great sticks. I've never played the ride bell with such conviction before I got them...
@fabio.n4458 Жыл бұрын
i used them for my rock gigs but my tips always split after couple hours of playing
@malinwj11672 жыл бұрын
Played the Vinnie Colaiuta sticks for a long time, when they were Zildjian manufactured. After they moved to Vic Firth, they're not as beefy
@s0t33W2 жыл бұрын
I mostly use the Vic Firth Keith Carlock sticks, because they feel the best for me. But sometimes I also use Peter Erskine Ride stick, for the sweet sweeeet sound.
@owdrumssessions2 жыл бұрын
My personal perspective on sticks has changed a lot over the last couple of years. Looking back on it it baffles me how I got away with using 2bs when now I like feel of something along a 5A or thinner. Especially as of recent, where I’ve been digging on the Vic Firth Steve Jordan signatures. They’re about the width of a 7a but with a lot more length which allows you to whip the hell out of them while also allowing for more delicacy if needed.
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
I remember the old Zildjian Will Calhoun sticks from the early 90's. They were like the Zildjian Rock model with a round tip. Sound like his new sticks would have a really nice feel to them.
@patrickberkery88542 жыл бұрын
For sig sticks right now, it's about the Erskine ride. Steve Gadd stick is a funky one to session. It's short but great feel of you like back of the hand grip w nice articulation. Vic Firth Buddy Rich has amazing bounce for a heavier stick. Otherwise, vf sd10 swinger, vf modern jazz, and sd4 combo are good go tos.
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
Bravo for doing this Nate! Didn’t know about most of these signature sticks.
@8020drummer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quincy! As I think I said on instagram, I'd be super curious about your opinion on some of these, especially the tony williams, roy haynes, elvin, and bill bruford ones.
@rayazkhan94982 жыл бұрын
I really (especially) liked your playing with the Roy Hanes sticks but I always like hearing what you can do, Nate!
@wahraoeh2 жыл бұрын
I've tried a decent amount of them... and still always comes back to the Dennis Chambers signature pair... Just love the width and balance, and lacquered body for a good grip, with a just-right sized round tip bead. I do my best ghost notes with them and they make giving a good crack and rim shots really easy and so ooohlala feel-wise too.
@joeovermoe21242 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the Promark Glenn Kotche signature sticks. They have the Active Grip tackiness, along with the Active Wave bumps or ridges. The sticks feel great and stay in your hands without having to grip tightly. You should try them out!
@soundped2 жыл бұрын
Been on the Dennis Chambers sticks for years. It's nice to have the felt butt option for cymbal rolls, and not feel like you are playing a different stick!
@guymanson16262 жыл бұрын
Jay Weinberg's signature is my favourite, and not just because I'm a fan of the band lol. The reach, durability, and weight/balance of the stick is absolutely perfect
@garrettmillerdrums2 жыл бұрын
That Dennis Chambers stick was my shit for like three years. I would sand the gloss off though. F the gloss.
@j.d.72082 жыл бұрын
Mike Mangini vater sticks are a game changer great r&d
@M4RCM0NT31R0 Жыл бұрын
My first pair of signature sticks were Promark Jim Rupp 8A's (no longer made), then I switched to the Elvin Jones signature sticks and used them until 2019 when I got them signed by COOP3RDRUMM3R!
@willbennett95332 жыл бұрын
I had two pairs of the Mike Mangini Zildjian signatures. When I bought them, it was like a drumset friendly version of the Ralph Hardimon Hammers. After getting used to the weight, everything else felt like balsa wood in my hands
@danlc95 Жыл бұрын
I have a couple pairs of the Firth Dennis DeLucia, and a pair of the Hammers. I tried those old Mangini sticks. Loved the tip! I think I would have liked a hickory version.
@loganmarch28002 жыл бұрын
I was hoping Questlove’s signature sticks would be in there. I love playing with them.
@yeetfeet18782 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried them. I might try them out one of these days.
@dmgsoultogetherness66672 жыл бұрын
Awesome stick i cant use anything shorter now although the black"rubber grip" always peels of after a few weeks
@NotSilasPipson2 жыл бұрын
@@dmgsoultogetherness6667 Order online to get the natural version and thank me later. Best sticks I’ve ever used.
@johnbmailer2 жыл бұрын
Same. I've gotten so used to the 17" length that my other sticks feel weird to me now. Was so glad they made a version without the grip, too.
@jackvankouwenberg33792 жыл бұрын
I love this size. I hate the ones with the rubber grip and I rip it off right away. The all woods are awesome but harder to find for me at least.
@mphase75752 жыл бұрын
The first edition of dave weckls signature sticks have insane rebound
@8020drummer2 жыл бұрын
I played weckls for a hot minute in high school
@AluminumFool2 жыл бұрын
@@8020drummer What's a hot minute in metric units?
@8020drummer2 жыл бұрын
@@AluminumFool 1.2 hot centi-hours 🤣🤣
@kodykindhart56442 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@thecrippledrummer2 жыл бұрын
The “original” Weckl sticks have been my primary sticks since the 90s. I’ve yet to find any other current production stick that feels better or has better balance for my hands.
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
Some 1999 it's been the Regal Tip Groovers. It was Curt Bisquera's model when he was still with Regal Tip. Their lacquer finish allows me to easily grip the stick even when my hands are super dry. In the event Regal can't produce them consistently I've been looking to the Vic Firth DoubleGlaze in the 5A and 5B. The Groovers were nice because they sat in between the 5A and 5B. But, I really like the tips on the Firth sticks. They're clear, articulate, and pull such a beautiful tone out of the ride.
@davidperez50892 жыл бұрын
Steve Houghton was a nice stick too.
@philipmcevoy72062 жыл бұрын
Really digging the stuff I'm covering in the coaching course Nate . My drumming is getting better evidenced by comments from other musicians and just in listening back to my playing. Cheers big lad keep up the good work ye boyee
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown! Love the Roy Haynes model...I did many Classic Rock/Pop gigs in bars, clubs and some larger venues and they were perfect for me. Felt great. Nice comfortable grip. Heavy enough to get some volume. Light enough to play quieter when necessary. A really good all around stick for my needs. Believe it or not, Zildjian makes some good sticks!(As with all sticks, I roll them first to make sure they're as straight as possible)Other Zildjian I recommend: Zak Starkey model, 5A Anti-Vibe. - nonpaid spokesperson
@caseydubz2 жыл бұрын
Best signature sticks for me have always been Vic Firth Thomas Lang, Buddy Rich, & Jojo Mayer - all 3 have the white coating. Zildjian Travis Barker were always nice too but made white marks on the cymbals
@yeetfeet18782 жыл бұрын
For me I like different ones for different genres Jazz: Mike Portnoy 420’s promark (very light and has a nylon tip for cymbal definition), Vic Firth dave weckl signatures Progressive metal and rock: Mike Portnoy Signature sticks again , Danny Carey signature sticks Vic Firth, Vic Firth 5A Rock: really and stick works for rock Metal: Joey Jordison promark signature 515’s (R.I.P), Vic Firth 5B-5A. These are just my personal preferences.
@Christopher-md7tf2 жыл бұрын
I can't fuck with coating at all, it pretty much guarantees that the stick is going to slip out of my sweaty hands within 5 mins
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Love the Rich and Mayer sticks! I remember the Mayer's being a little shorter, but they felt great and had a nice weight to them.
@janetremsing69882 жыл бұрын
So, NO Weckl or Gadd sticks? I love both!!
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Both great sticks! I used to use both Weckl models...The older, longer red one and the newer, shorter orange one 😃
@cjansenATL2 жыл бұрын
The Tony Williams stick has been my favorite for years. I wish they were still around.
@PNW_Sportbike_Life2 жыл бұрын
Love the Dennis Chambers sig; but my all-time favorite are Peter Erskine Ride stick. I'm a rock player.
@thecrippledrummer2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! Someone says what I’ve been saying for 15-20 years! Why did Promark (and the other stick makers) stop using the varnish that they had back in the 90s and earlier? At least make it an option for people who hate the bare wood feel, which just slips right out of my hands.
@ferd15722 жыл бұрын
Vic Firth's lacquer is still there and feels great
@danlc95 Жыл бұрын
And that is why I started playing Regal Tip back in 1993. Seems they had a hiccup, but are now back in production! I did like the Vic Firth Doubleglaze too. If Firth brings them back, I may stay with them. I can sort of use the regular Firth sticks, but the Pro Mark and Vater regular series... Nope. I can't hold them to save my life.
@danlc95 Жыл бұрын
@@ferd1572- Only with the Doubleglaze line. Their regular lime has a finish that only becomes slightly tacky once heated up. With real glazed sticks, they're able to be played immediately.
@ferd1572 Жыл бұрын
@@danlc95 nah, I think the regular lacquer doesn't feel too bad
@BLacK-KLoveR-Productions2 жыл бұрын
I Have tried a lot of sticks since I started playing in the 5th grade (I'm 59 now)...my choice, after much experimentation is...Promark, Neil Peart Sig, size 5b (PW5BW) Shira Kashi Oak...Solid, Durable, Well Balanced...hits hard with good articulation...Neil would Approve...Peace to All...and...Rock On
@RhymesWithCarbon2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been playing Neil Peart signature for 30+ years and despite him being a basher, they’re surprisingly versatile. I’ve played any kind of rock gig and jazz gig. Low volume gigs get the 7a; 99% of my shows though get my hero in my hands.
@tommyron2 жыл бұрын
The Vic Firth ‘Harvey Mason’ signatures that I used in the 80s are VERY different from the ones made today. I miss the old ones.
@Gern58382 жыл бұрын
I searched the comments looking for this exact post. I agree. They used to be better. Lighter somehow. People thought I was crazy when I said they used to be different.
@tommyron2 жыл бұрын
@@Gern5838 Right on! I was hoping I might hear from someone who knew what I meant. I have only one pair of the old ones left. I only use them on the pad so they don’t get beat up.
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Had some Harvey's too! They were pretty thick but not too heavy. Felt good.
@ScottFree4all2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Have you tried the Vic Steve Gadd’s? If so, what do you think of them? They are very different to the ones you reviewed.
@drummaman12 жыл бұрын
Interesting and great video! I love my sig sticks, particularly VF Jack DeJohnette sig sticks in white (wood tip), and lately the VF Buddy Rich sig stick have been feeling really good this year. I also use the Abe Laboriel Jr. sig stick if I want to really lay into my drums! Many of those sticks are long out of print because either the drummer has passed (TWs) or the drummer now plays a different brand of stick. EJ sticks are still in production, as well as the Neil Peart sig stick, but I think it's based on the company and/or the popularity of the stick. The VF BC sigs are hickory and thicker than the Pro-Mark 808s he played in the 70s-80s. If you want a hickory SD1, the BC sigs are it, plus a "pinky groove" on the stick, that feels great when you hold them towards the butt end. The Ron Bruner Pro-Mark sticks are gone, he's playing Zildjian now for the past 5-6 years. It's bright orange, which is one thing, but they are more similar to DCs sig sticks than those old Pro-Marks. Terry Bozzio has a "Phase 1" stick that VF makes for him. They feel like 5Bish, but the tips are barrel but flare out on the top of the tip. Very front heavy design, imo. When the tip is too large, it's difficult to play jazz ride patterns, but they're too thin for heavy rock playing, so...it's a weird middle ground. I Love my TW sigs, the only gripe is that they're too short for their weight. I had a private stick maker make me a TW sig stick in those specs but 1/2" longer. They feel nice, but are logs, I can no longer play jazz with them. I will try to get them again, but thinner. The DCs sig sticks are based on his old Regal Tip 8As he used to play in the Scofield days, but with a round tip. They have the double lacquer like RTs sticks have. I'd love to buy a pair of the WIll Calhoun VF sticks, they are close to my TW custom sticks I tried to have made, based on your description. He played Zildjian sticks in the 90's and his sig stick was essentially a hickory SD1. Huge. Cheers!
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Love those Buddy Rich sticks!
@scrawne21122 жыл бұрын
Vic Firth Dave Weckl's for me. The original series not the evolution ones. Although, I'll be trying out Vater's Recording model since they are the same exact length and diameter as the Weckl's and they are $4 cheaper.
@drumroll4202 жыл бұрын
I still have a pair of the Tony Williams Signature stick from Zildjian. They have unfortunately been discontinued. They actually play lighter and faster that the Vic Firth American Classic 5B's. And lighter. They have a short taper and a "sharper" bead than the Firth's, the bead is little longer but smaller in diameter to the Firths, and they have a much better balance. The Firth's feel more like 2B's than the Tony's. To me they were the perfect stick. Back when they were available, I gave a pair to a drummer friend of mine who played in a loud rock band and he loved them, he played much more relaxed and with a lot less effort. Plus they brought out a great sound on both the drums and cymbals. I wish they would manufacture them again. I am trying to find stick similar to them (along with the Zildjian Vinnie model), so if anyone has any suggestions it's much appreciated.
@patrickoreilly64172 жыл бұрын
If you do please keep me posted, as I am very interested and love 2b’s
@davidperez50892 жыл бұрын
I've disliked every zildjian stick I've tried. So hard to find a straight pair. Lesser quality than others manufacturers IMO.
@davidperez50892 жыл бұрын
I've disliked every zildjian stick I've tried. So hard to find a straight pair. Lesser quality than others manufacturers IMO.
@euca9569 Жыл бұрын
My favorite sticks at the moment are James Gaddson’s Groovesickle from IP. It does everything amazing, you can grip in the back and it’s amazing or grip at the balance point and it works amazing. Perfect length.
@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah2 жыл бұрын
Simon Phillips! Bobby Rock!!! Back in the 1980s I had a PrMark RED OAK Billy Cobham "808" that TOTALLY trashed all my drum heads... They broke. Simon Phillips is the ProMark 707 that I learned to play with... IMHO
@nairbas3922 жыл бұрын
Just got myself a pair of Carter McLean signature sticks. It’s taken some time to get used to the feel of them. I went from the Buddy Rich signature stick (which I loved) but they would leave white marks on my cymbals which really bugged me. I then moved to a pair of Vic Firth AH5Bs and I absolutely love them. But I decided to try out Carters new sticks. It’s really surprising how different things feel with a new pair of sticks. It’ll probably take some time to get used to
@RockRabbitGaming2 жыл бұрын
It's weird how carter plays really soft, but the sticks arer actually a little heavy. I can't play them really softly on the hihats for example. I'm using vic firth AJ2s, and sometimes 7a maple sticks.
@chrisgoudy19542 жыл бұрын
Cool review. Zildjian’s Vinnie Colaiuta signature sticks were my favorite until they were discontinued. I know he has a Vic Firth version, but I have not tried them…Maybe someday. Anyway, I use Vater 5B now, and they’ve been great, so I have had no need to look for new sticks.
@SalvatoreMusicTV2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the vic firth version. They're my favorite.
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
I used to use the Vinnie's too! Mostly for a Classic Rock gig I did. The funny thing about the Vinnie's was the weight disparity from pair to pair...I always had to try a few pairs to find the weight I liked.
@manuelgchapajr20002 жыл бұрын
I use Bopworks Drum Sticks made in TEXAS. I love the Birdland model. GREAT STICKS
@noahrobb91352 жыл бұрын
my favorite sticks so far are Peter Erskine ride stick, i really love the feel of them and how i can get minute sounds out of the cymbal or drum
@noahrobb91352 жыл бұрын
great vid nate!
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Had some Erskine's too back in the day. Cool stick.
@listenchump40412 жыл бұрын
Personally I love Jack DeJohnette sticks for good rebound, and when I want something heavier, I go for Dave Weckl evolution sticks.
@mynineridesshotgun2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been loving the Benny Greb Vic Firths.
@michaelshur8 ай бұрын
Vic Firth Quincy Davis signature sticks are incredible for jazz, although they've become nearly impossible to find. They're super-durable and a little longer than American Classics. They have a dark nylon bead which doesn't leave stick marks behind, and they do not splinter or break. As with everything, I use stick wax for added tackiness.
@andrew_owens76802 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your inspiration. No, I didn't take up drumming, but I did achieve my Goethe Institute B1 German language exam and going soon for B2.
@toseedyou2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked the balance, neck and butt of the VINNIE COLAIUTA STICK.
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Used those too. Nice stick!
@RhymesWithCarbon2 жыл бұрын
These were my go-to before finally landing on Neil’s; I broke hickory way too often.
@SONORSQ2guy2 жыл бұрын
I like the Vic Firth Steve Smith sticks. 👍
@jackvankouwenberg33792 жыл бұрын
My go tos are Questlove and DeJohnettes. The Questloves are like an even longer, thinner version of a freestyle 7a. DeJohnettes are a bit heavier. I wish I could find the DeJohnettes in all wood.
@thomasnussbaum47112 жыл бұрын
Hey Nate, I have the same problem of dry hands. I have tried all of the coated ones, always liked the Regal Tip finish. I recently discovered the Vic Firth Double Glazed sticks, they feel great…but I‘m not so thrilled about the weight differences. Give them a try, I think you‘ll like them.
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
I'm exploring the DoubleGlaze too. My favorite Regal Tips are the Groovers. I'm hoping I can get a few more bricks during their next run.
@thomasnussbaum47112 жыл бұрын
@@danlc95 Yeah, they're great. A little to small for me, though...
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
@@thomasnussbaum4711 - Which were your favorites?
@thomasnussbaum47112 жыл бұрын
@@danlc95 I liked the JR Robinson model, the 9A and the 5b E-series. If the Vic Firth's weren't tackier I would have gone with the Regal's because they last longer and I like their way of doing things a lot more.
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
@@thomasnussbaum4711 - Regal has been having issued upgrading their machinery, and thus having production issues. This is why I tried the Firth DoubleGlaze. The 5A and 5B should work for my needs.
@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah2 жыл бұрын
Back in the 1980s I LOVED the Vic Firth Carmine Appice sticks. I think there were two types... They both had a light (tapered or mallet) butt ends, and a VERY long tapered neck and shoulder. I loved them. I broke them. Over and over.... Now they are long discontinued, but I may be able to find them on ebay... yeah there one of the mallet end types for sale.... IMHO
@pistolsscaramanga2 жыл бұрын
I know everyone is throwing different sticks to review but I have two that I love a lot! Vader 52nd St. jazz sticks and my all-time favorite Vic firth Questlove natural finish. I’ve given these to some of my drummer friends as a gift and everyone agrees, they’re probably our all-time favorite. It’s just a thought. C
@tednruth4532 жыл бұрын
What wood? Hickory, oak....? Actual weights, grams (scales)? lengths, cm? diameter, mm?
@jazzpotato1802 жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of using signature sticks. Anyway I am not able to find a stick that I love more than the Carter Mclean, so unique. A close second is the Peter Erskine ride stick.
@mmiller3032 жыл бұрын
That zebra print hoodie is on sale down from $99 to $68. Haute Couture here I come, but now I can only afford Sound Percussion 7A bricks from Guitar Center. Trade off accepted.
@Goemon__2 жыл бұрын
My favorite sticks would probably be the Vic firth questlove sticks because they just feel great to play with and give great resonance. Also they have great rebound so I give them 5 stars
@TKbeatwerk3 ай бұрын
I’ve just started using the Vic Firth Steve Gadd sticks, really like them
@coreyroberts472 жыл бұрын
The neil peart sticks are more precious to me than water
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Love Neil! He's my second favorite. But for some reason I never used his sticks...Maybe I was afraid 😃
@chriskiefer74932 жыл бұрын
Digging the Beetleguise shirt.
@SagiDrums2 жыл бұрын
Vic Firth Rock drumsticks is my go to sticks for my playing style. 🤘🏻🥁
@krusher74 Жыл бұрын
i'm suprised as i have taken more time to work on hand technique on a pad that i have started prefering 5B's over my usual 5A. I find i need the extra weight to drop/throw the stick and use the heavier weight for more impact using gravity. I dont play loud/hard. Its so intresting to look at your fave drummers stick specs and say, dam I cant use them! EG; terry bozzio using basically a 7A!!!. rockers using jazz sticks and jazzers using rock sticks!
@JesseRinaldiDrums2 жыл бұрын
I usually just use whatever brand's elongated 5a im into at the moment, but Questlove's and Peter Erskine's sticks I really like for when I need to get a really pretty ride sound.
@jonnykk12 жыл бұрын
When did Billy Cobham play with weather report? Not trying to be a pedant, but a huge fan of both Billy and Weather Report so wondering if I’ve missed something?
@dchristo102 жыл бұрын
Have you tried any of the Dip coated sticks (like the Senri Kawaguchi or Joey Kramer signature models) from Zildjian?
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
I like the 5b dip! I've only practiced with them. But I like the size, weight, and tip.
@HaloAdmiral2 жыл бұрын
Promark Michael Carvin sticks are still one of my favorite sticks of all time. I wish they’d bring it back.
@ARGBlackCloud2 жыл бұрын
I at one point in time really liked Buddy Rich signatures , but the dam white paint was a pain , just came off on cymbals so lots of little white marks everywhere. Otherwise they were very balanced. And yes I've tried almost every stick out there. Will Calhoun's sounds like my next stick to try out !! Thanks
@willbennett95332 жыл бұрын
The Vater Westsides are good alternative. Basically the same stick minus the paint
@ARGBlackCloud2 жыл бұрын
@@willbennett9533 Thanks , I'll try em out !!!
@miahflores9492 жыл бұрын
The Vinnie Colaiutas from Zildjian then from Vic Firth. Sigh. I miss those.
@si1995gtnupe19972 жыл бұрын
I remember I had a couple of pairs of the Zildjian model in 1993/94. They were nice, although I don’t play with a beefy drumstick like that anymore on drum set.
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@twanner_2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know Benny Greb has sig sticks now. Saw them at the store and picked them up, they are pretty nice!
@si1995gtnupe19972 жыл бұрын
He has had a signature model since his former Pro Mark days.
@ldcsam12 жыл бұрын
The Vic Firth Benny Greb stick was released at NAMM in 2017 and hit the stores about 5 months later. I've been using them ever since.
@mikeyshy85222 жыл бұрын
I use the Buddy Rich sticks. Love how they feel
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
🏆
@LochNessAnthony2 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea
@chriskiefer74932 жыл бұрын
Got the mini course!
@webstercat2 жыл бұрын
Ghost notes? Yes they provide texture but also continue the motion & bounce of the stick. Agree?
@marcosdepaula35932 жыл бұрын
I had the Tommy Lee's with the red nylon tip back in 1990, those things where huge and worked great for me whos 6''4"
@TheGoodDrEvil2 жыл бұрын
I like the harvey mason sticks but the discontinued harvey mason recording sticks were even better sounding I thought. Too bad I only even got to buy the one pair. :(
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Those Mason's were nice!
@michaelplaysmusic2 жыл бұрын
Do Jack DeJohnette and Buddy Rich. They are my fav’s!
@paulysci9252 жыл бұрын
Chris Coleman sticks are the best signature sticks imo 👌
@ikamaestro19822 жыл бұрын
Did Cobham played with Weather Report? If I missed something, please, someone tell me... ;)
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Thought the same thing.
@JGBDYT2 жыл бұрын
I see nobody here in the comments using Matt Garstka's sticks, how's that possible, they're incredible and unique
@Ticonderous12 жыл бұрын
The Rick Allen signature sticks ... you only get the one .....
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
😉
@tdrum212 жыл бұрын
Used to play with Tony sticks. Loved them but they are large 🔥
@joshuajuaire87572 жыл бұрын
Pleas da other drumstick video but do all vic firth
@nested_King2 жыл бұрын
Uh... Billy never played with Weather Report. Maybe you meant to say Miles Davis? Nice video...
@morganneher8643 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same lol
@jc3drums9162 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of a good custom drumstick maker? (Not personalized, but customized dimensions/taper/tip/etc.)
@knowntalmbout Жыл бұрын
I fell in love wi vater 5a stretch. Longer than the regular. Use to like 55a and 5ax but they were too slow to me.
@jmag5792 жыл бұрын
I’m still Vater Fusion all day every day 😆
@bobblues11582 жыл бұрын
Really interesting. I´m a sax player, but I know who my best friend on the bandstand is!
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@drumjosh19872 жыл бұрын
My two sticks of choice are the CrC (Chris Coleman) and the ray luzier sticks
@miscellaneous5215 Жыл бұрын
Nate do you play with 2b's most often?
@LixinQin2 жыл бұрын
You have to try the new Nate Smith sticks!
@nd68862 жыл бұрын
It would be funny to see him play with KP2 sticks.
@johncollins55522 жыл бұрын
When you said the GOAT first I assumed Elvin...my bad, Vic Firth made signature Joe Morello sticks some years ago and of course I regret not paying the extra 5 bucks to buy them at the time,cest la vie! The only signature pair I have are the black Steve Gadd VicFirths, I like them but they feel a little short for my big hands and long fingers.
@johncollins55522 жыл бұрын
If you haven't tried the Steve Gadds I think they are pretty much an 8A with a short, small barrel tip for pretty good hat/ride articulation, shortish neck taper light weight.
@channelthegetdown84952 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite, Vic Firth-Erskine Ride Stick.
@8020drummer2 жыл бұрын
Used to rock those in college
@channelthegetdown84952 жыл бұрын
@@8020drummer ...but the beads wear out and widdle down so quickly. I play SD11's at home or when I need to broadcast. Something about an acorn tip just does it for me, they swing! Happy Thanksgiving
@davidperez50892 жыл бұрын
I both love and hate sig sticks. The first BC stick came in maple with an unusual butt end. Fat but light. Ofcourse discontinued, so there lies my hate. Harvey Mason and Peter E. Ride sticks are my go-tos.
@chrisfournier61442 жыл бұрын
I was watching a guy that looked like a zebra playing with the sticks of jazz lions. I was worried for you but you came out okay! Confession: I have an eKit. Booo I know. Nonetheless I have been trying out sticks. I don’t like heavy sticks like the Firth Danny Carey’s. I really enjoyed Pro-mark 7As for a bit but I seem to return to 5As every time. I have some non slip sticks but have yet to really give them a go. Sports players use some spray on stuff called “Stickum” and used very sparingly it can be useful. I enjoyed your video!
@robertthompson55682 жыл бұрын
Vic Firth SD1 Generals all day! You will go through a lot of them because the spheres at the end get eaten up. I honestly don't understand why you would want anything but a sphere (ball) for the bead...🤔
@Seth_Bailen_Music2 жыл бұрын
That was a fun video. Thanks for sharing those kinda random but cool signature sticks. I would enjoying trying those Will Calhoun sticks I think. I have his signature Mapex snare which would be a treat to use them on. Also, have you ever tried Ronald Bruner jr.'s current Zildjian stick? I'm not a fan of it being painted and orange but to me it is a great stick. Similar to a 5a with smaller teardrop almost balls on the end. Very versatile and quick.
@bradyoung10522 жыл бұрын
My favorite signature sticks are Steve Gadd's.
@SAHBfan2 жыл бұрын
I have tried the Elvin sticks - I found them hard to play. For me, they were too thin, too light. I found I had to work quite hard to get any speed out of them - they didn’t bounce like I wanted them too. I’m a low volume jazz player, so I thought they’ be just the job… but they didn’t do it for me. I got more control with a heavier stick - which meant I could play fast stuff more quietly, if that makes any sense…
@Poeme3402 жыл бұрын
great video! fun!!👍
@dallasstiles1182 жыл бұрын
I still have some of the old school vic firths, I think the logo mighta been burned in. They seem really tacky and I like the feel. I've tried some of the signature sticks herein and I still prefer the sd4 combos, I think they are called, most of the time. I've always wondered to what extent signature sticks are a gimmick, although I guess certain ones might be different enough to be a good option. I used to like the Phil Collins ones.
@Papipalazuelos2 жыл бұрын
Matt Garstka has the best sticks I've ever used, but they're also the most fragile sticks ever. They break like toothpicks
@robinjohnson63012 жыл бұрын
The Garstkas are my go to choice and they last fine for me. They're my personal favourite sticks - haven't found anything else that I like as much.