DRUMSTICKS

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www.bigbangdist.com

Sticks: R340
Tapers: R50 (2 Pack)
Tips: R15 each
Rings: R15 each

- Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
- Tommy Lee (Methods of Mayhem)
- Lars Ulrich (Metallica)

Description: A very well made stick that uses state of the art technology to help the stick last for a long time. The problem is if you hit your cymbal incorrectly chances are your cymbal will crack and the stick will be fine. Make sure you have good cymbals technique before using these sticks.

Available at local Stores:

Marshall Music, ...

Pro-Mark

www.promark.com

Sticks: ??
Signatures: ??
Brushes: ??

- Carter Beauford (Dave Mathews Band)
- Ginger Fish (Marilyn Manson)
- Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory)
- Larry Mullen Jr. (U2)
- Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
- Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
- Neil Peart (Rush)

Description: Quickly growing as one of the best sticks to get your hands on, Pro-mark has won several competitions as 'best drumstick'. With some of the world's best using it, it is definitely worth checking out.

Available at local Stores:

Music Mate, ...

Regaltip

www.regaltip.com

Sticks: R90
Signatures: R90
Brushes: R250

- Alex van Halen
- Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting)
- Daniel Adair (3 Doors Down)

Description: A stick that is still relatively unknown, but slowly growing in the drummer's circles. It will be interesting to see what they do with the stick in the future.

Available at local Stores:

T.O.M.S, Marshall Music, ...

Vater

www.vater.com

Sticks: R80
Signatures: R80

- David Silveria (Korn)
- Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
- John Blackwell Jnr. (Prince)
- Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park)
- Rocky Gray (Evanescence)
- Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
- Marvin 'Smitty' Smith (The Tonight Show)

Description: Without question an incredible stick. The list of endorsers alone display that. What would be nice is if we could see more of the artist sticks on our shores.

Available at local Stores:

Marshall Music, ...

Vic-Firth

www.vicfirth.com

Sticks: R89
Signatures: R99
Brushes: ??

- John Dolmayan (System of a Down)
- Danny Carey (Tool)
- Steve Gadd (Eric Clapton)
- Dave Weckl (The Dave Weckl Band)
- Terry Bozzio
- Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam)

Description: Another incredible stick, also with a huge list of endorsers. Same problem where we don't get to see many of the artist series sticks.

Available at local Stores:

BK Percussion, Marshall Music, ...

Zildjian

www.zildjian.com

Sticks: R100
Signatures: R100
Brushes: ??

- Travis Barker (Blink 182)
- Cindy Blackman (Ex-Lenny Kravitz)
- Dennis Chambers
- Vinnie Colaiuta
- Abe Cunningham (Deftones)
- Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
- John Otto (Limp Bizkit)

Description: An unlikely brand for being a cymbal manufacturer, but their sticks are as good as their cymbals. Their list of endorsers again show that.

Available at local Stores:

T.O.M.S, ...