Drummer Talk 09/01/2006 – Sticks (not Styx)
September 1, 2006 in Gear, Podcast by Dave Kropf
This week we talk all about sticks (not Styx the band). Show Notes
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I use Vic Firth Omar Hakim Nylon Tips for rock and Dave Weckl for jazz/blues. Zildjian has a Travis Barker line which is close to the Omar Hakim, but the problem with that stick is the white coloring really marks up the cymbals.
My son and I really enjoy your show. I rip them outta iTunes to CD and we listen in the car. It sounds just like you’re all on the radio. Pretty cool.
Anyway… we are both beginners (one of us is 47 the other 16). We are using a Roland V-Drum kit (TD-6, older model with all rubber pads).
Which sticks would you guys recommend for this? Rounded tip? Nylon tip?
We currently just use whatever we like at the percussion store.
Thanks! Mike & Tyler
Mansfield, OH