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Gospel Instruments => Gospel Drummers => Topic started by: Audiocr381ve on December 01, 2008, 06:38:34 PM

Title: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: Audiocr381ve on December 01, 2008, 06:38:34 PM

Hey guys/gals,

I'm looking for sticks other than hot rods that would be good for keeping the volume down. I keep breaking these darn hot rods. Any suggestions? Things you do to keep it down? Sticks? Besides changing my technique LOL. I want to play with the same power but have less volume. I guess I'm hoping there is a product out there.

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: j_kay on December 01, 2008, 07:49:44 PM

http://www.vicfirth.com/products/brushes.html (http://www.vicfirth.com/products/brushes.html)

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: juSe on December 01, 2008, 07:57:45 PM

I use a stick by promark that is more like a broom.  I can't remember what it is called but it works for changing textures.  I believe they make a nylon version of it.  You might not find it at a 5 star shop....  Maybe not as much luck at GC. 

Give it a shot.

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: fretai03 on December 01, 2008, 08:51:18 PM

Thunder rods?

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: SabianKnight on December 01, 2008, 09:11:12 PM

Sorry I am just checking in and seeing this thread but Vater has you covered....

I personally use these:

Wood Handle Whip - Nylon, very light and durable... general use where you would use thin rods/rutes
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/woodhandwhip_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=57 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=57)

Acoustick - I use these on Pop Rock and Power Rock ballads... nice clarity on hi-hat and ride cymbals
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/acoustick_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=57 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=57)

I used these for a loooong time... they last very well you get the soft sound of the would with the rubber covering protecting the rods so you can give a nice smack on the rim shot to fatten up the back beat
Splashstick
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/splashstick_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=60 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=60)

I am seriously thinking about picking these up:

Splashstick Heavy
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/SplashHeavy_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=310 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=310)

Little Monster - smaller nylon broom stick
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/LittleMonster_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=312 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=312)

Monster Brush - nylon broom stick, fat back beat
(http://www.vater.com/newproducts/images/MonsterBrush_Thumb.jpg)
http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=283 (http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=283)

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: mingusfingus on December 02, 2008, 01:37:42 AM

Adding all the suggestions I`d say try VF rute 505 which are made of nylon and they last much longer than regular wooden rutes.

Title: Re: Heading to GC right now, hope someone helps me before I head out!
Post by: Audiocr381ve on December 03, 2008, 07:04:21 PM

Excellent advice guys. I didn't even know some of these sticks existed.

I ended up trying Pro Marks Stealth Rods. I love em'! I have some hot christmas stuff I'm gonna post up. My best work yet!