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Long sticks?

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Are there any longer sticks available to order, I was watching buddy rich and it looked like he was using slightly longer sticks, they would have to be light sticks as well the lighter the better. I think these be realy great.:) maybe another dumb question, I know! :D

I love the jazz era
Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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This chart provides the length & specs of Vic Firth sticks.. may help with your selection..

Cheers

John

http://www.vicfirth.com/products/stick-selection-guide.php

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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The common lengths are 15 and 16 inches but they make sticks up to 17 inches in length.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
Posts: 677 Threads: 47

A big thank you for that info, now I know they make them longer. The trouble is I'm very picky when trying to find ones that just have that 'perfect feel' , even when trying them in a shop with a big selection Im lucky if I find just one pair that are ok for me, SO this is impossible to do if buying ' blind' on an order. But any information is good information.

I love the jazz era
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 334 Threads: 42

I have a pair of Regal Tip Alex Van Halen signature sticks that are about 17 and 3/4" long.


1971 Ludwig Rock Duo set in Blue Oyster Pearl
early Mapex dual bass drum Saturn kit
1964 Leedy Ray  Mosca kit in Blue Sparkle
1959 Slingerland Super Gene Krupa snare in WMP
1968 Slingerland Hollywood Ace Snare Drum
1969 and 1977 Ludwig 400 Supraphonic snares
1965 Acrolite snare
Ludwig Coliseum snare
'68 Rogers Dynasonic snare
Pearl free floating piccolo snare
13" Mapex piccolo snare
6.5" deep Mapex steel snare
Mapex 6.5" Brass snare
I know there's more snares than that.
UFIP cymbals / Avedis Zildjians
Ghost pedals or Tama King Beats
you kids get off my lawn

 

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
Posts: 3467 Threads: 116

Just spotted on Ebay.... Promark 36" X 1 1/2" Diameter... Way to go..

Laughing H

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
Posts: 294 Threads: 44

I sometimes use Regal Tip Chester Thompson 1A sticks. 17" long, and slightly thinner than a 5A.

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
Posts: 1296 Threads: 208

Try the new QuestLove sticks, basically a VF 4A Jazz with more reach.

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
Posts: 677 Threads: 47

Thanks guys, I need them to be very light as well, these would just be for my big band excursions, it doesn't matter for the other stuff , rock etc I go for heavier ones for this, as we all know how loud these get. So I'm looking for very light and very long, so I can get some real ' finness' lightness of playing etc, and a bit more reach- I have long arms! The questlove might or might not be light enough.

I love the jazz era
Posted on 10 years ago
#9
Posts: 677 Threads: 47

Could always try the 36 inchers, giving me plenty of room to reach for a pint of beerLaughing H

I love the jazz era
Posted on 10 years ago
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