American Classic Soft Touch Drumstick (5A)

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American Classic Soft Touch DrumsticksFor over 30 years, the American Classic 5A and 5B have been the popular choice of countless drummers worldwide. Wood tips were the originals, followed by nylon for a more durable and brighter sounding option. No...
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- Made by Vic Firth Accessories
- Model Number: 5AST
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 "Too dense, not worth it." 2010-08-19
By OldSchool
I got really excited about these sticks a while back before I started shopping on amazon, finally ordered them the other day and I was very disappointed. The reason is that I own a pair of effects sticks (called rutes) from vic firth. They have natural a foam/cork core with about 8-10 little bamboo or wood sticks (kind of like some incense sticks) around the outside. They are so soft and have the warmest sound and I love them to death. They give your snares and toms a completely different sound, even though they aren't too good with cymbals. I was expecting a similar response from these sticks, seeing that the tips are made of felt. I was thinking something along the lines of thinner fiber, more aired out piece of felt, however what's on the stick is extremely dense and pretty much cancels the point of using them. Don't get me wrong they do have a different response, cymbals can really get interesting here as you basically have a set of soft mallets where you can get a nice shimmering effect etc. For the rest though it's almost comparable to a wooden tip a while it does sound warmer, it's not by very much.



If you want to hit some really funky stuff or experiment around a little I highly suggest the rutes, they are completely soft and very warm.


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Gibraltar SC-SH Soft Nylon Stick Holder

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3-1/2” diameter holder holds up to six pair of sticks. Detachable soft bag clamps to various drum stands. (1pk)
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- Made by Gibraltar
- Model Number: SC-SH
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 "Great quality, but lacking in practicality" 2006-06-01
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Another reviewer liked this Gibralter stick holder much more than the pro mark stick depot, so i decided to give it a try. What can i say? I was impressed. The actual material is very sturdy and durable. I can expect a good long life from this product, and that's perfectly fine with me, of course. It does not slip down the stand at all, and holds lots of sticks.



Overall, a very reliable and useful stick holder. The major drawbacks became apparant after a lot of use. For one, I don't really have 20 sticks to jam in the bag, so I end up with only a few sticks floating around in the bag, which can prove to be a little unpractical. They are harder to grab and hop around a little every time I use my hi-hat pedal. The other problem is the fact that you can't angle it towards you, so access is slightly awkward. I know after reading that, you'll probably be thinking, "Man what's with the complaining? That's not such a big deal." But it really starts to get to you after you use it extensively.



So the final verdict? I would definitely recommend that you buy this if you need a stick holder, but be sure you can deal with these little annoyances. This is definitely much better than the pro mark depot, which i tried as well. That one is great at first but slips down more and more often with time. With this, you are guarenteed quality, extensive use, and overall reliance.

 "Best design on the market" 2004-11-29
By Victoria Tarrani (Betwixt FL and CA, USA)
I've used a number of different stick holders, each with limitations. Some held a single pair, others clamped onto a stand, but the clamp would slip, either getting in your way, or placing the sticks out of reach when you most needed them (usually right after they had slipped beyond reach).



This holder stays put, is durable, and can hold at least a dozen pairs of sticks.



Be aware that if you use different size sticks during a gig you will be fumbling around, but if you routinely use a single stick size this holder is excellent.


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