what do you play?

mikey HPS's picture
Submitted by mikey HPS on Sun, 10/01/2010 - 13:04
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just wondering what everyone else plays, and for the caixa players, what drumsticks do you prefer?

I've been playing with HPS for about 3-4 months and play a Gope 12"x20cm caixa malacacheta using 7a drum sticks - should I be trying anything else?

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Simeon Samba's picture
Submitted by Simeon Samba on Fri, 29/01/2010 - 18:18.

I play a Contemporanea 12" x 20cm Malacachetta with 4 snare wires. I use Pro Mark 'Neil Peart' signature sticks. They are made from Japanese Oak and seem to last really well, given the amount of rimshots they have to put up with.

Ha! a classic question.

Mick at BDS's picture
Submitted by Mick at BDS on Sun, 10/01/2010 - 14:33.

Ha! a classic question. My preference are sevens but the brand and quality of the wood used is important.

hmmm....................interesting

mikey HPS's picture
Submitted by mikey HPS on Sun, 10/01/2010 - 15:03.

ive also got some 5's made from Hickory, but I seem to be able to play faster with the 7's which are Oak I think, and seem much lighter. Ive seen nylon tips as well - do these just give a different sound? ............. excuse all the questions but Im eager to learn!