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Title: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: Mysteryman on February 20, 2006, 08:51:15 PM

Why do drummers use electrical tape on drum sticks? Why not use masking tape, scotch, or duct tape. LOL One of the guys did this tonight. They always break up sticks here. I guess they are trying to make up in volume for not playing clean.

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: j_kay on February 20, 2006, 10:17:00 PM

I only taped my sticks (a very thin layer of white electrical tape) while in my 8 years of marching band.  Because of the sticks size and the very small variance in the tape's weight, it did not change the feel and the rebound properties of that stick. 

As for the drumset - I wouldn't tape my sticks, based on the fact that it could change the feel and rebound properties of the stick.  The stick makers has designed each model for a particular response.  Taping them will dramatically change their intentions. 

But if it feels good for you, 'do you'!  If you like it, I love it!   ;D

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: MODERN_DRUMMER on February 21, 2006, 06:21:13 AM

that is so0000000000......... late 80's early 90's i pray none of you young guys are still tapin sticks????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!jus buy new ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: mrwhite on February 21, 2006, 09:11:08 AM

OK, ok.  I've done that a few times....BUT I've stopped!!!  It truly is better to just buy new sticks, or buy sticks in bulk.  But don't get attached emotionally to a pair of sticks!!  They all break!! 

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: depondrums on February 21, 2006, 01:19:44 PM

They make stick tape in guitar center and sam ash.  Why doesn't anybody know these things.  The electrical tape is out the door.  C'mon

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: jdkells on February 21, 2006, 09:51:12 PM

Man, don't tape no sticks. Sticks were made to be broken. We did that years ago when we didn't know no better, and tried to save sticks. Just buy new one's.

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: Mandella_Luv06 on February 22, 2006, 08:22:43 AM

omg thats so funny because our drum player at my church tapes his sticks. lol! I'll be sure to tell him that y'all said not to do that anymore! HAHA!

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: bdrums777 on February 22, 2006, 10:06:51 AM

i tape up my practice sticks in the rimshot area or when i know that i am gonna be hittin hard. other than that, at the church i play at, they buy me my sticks so i don't worry too much about that stuff....

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: Swing on February 22, 2006, 10:45:37 AM

I taped my sticks in high school for style. Now I cant iagine even using it. It makes the sticks very slippery.

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on February 22, 2006, 11:03:55 AM

What kinda tape are we talking about??? THere are different types. For example...Someone taping their sticks to prevent breakage and to hold them together...then there is grip tape that enhances your grip on the sticks...is that not right to use either?

God Bless.

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: bdrums777 on February 22, 2006, 11:11:05 AM

there are various grips made by different companies like ahead and pro mark. then zildjian makes the dip line of sticks which also is supposed to help the grip....there is nothin wrong with taping up sticks if you don't have the money for new ones.....

Title: Re: Taping Drum Sticks
Post by: bdrums777 on February 22, 2006, 11:12:31 AM

also, i never ever taped up my sticks at the shaft where i grip them. only in the rimshot area and the shoulder of the stick where the hi hats are struck....