DESCRIPTION Zack Grooves came to Meinl Stick & Brush with the goal of finding a wand that would feel like an extension of his hands and respond as needed in whatever situation he found himself in. Together we designed a wand that features a unique combination of weight, diameter and length. To begin, we select our heaviest hickory dowels and then grind them down to a medium-fine diameter of 0.550". The dowels are then cut to 16.5" in length and given a long taper to counteract the heavy weights. This produces an overall balanced feel, and the end result is a fast stick that's light enough for small, intimate rooms but has the weight to project. when needed and also withstand the punishment of louder concerts. To top off the flexibility, Zack chose an oval tip for its balanced response and a wide variety of tones and attacks you can generate on the cymbals, giving him complete control over his final sound.
"I was on a mission to find the perfect drumstick, no matter what style of music I was playing. I needed something light enough for a concert of jazz standards at a cocktail bar, but also 'heavy and durable enough to hit a rock hit and let me tell you, the folks at Meinl Stick & Brush nailed it!
My drumsticks are super fast and responsive to play. But with the added length, there's enough range to powerfully blast around the drums without feeling like you're working too hard. I always feel like I'm in complete control of what I'm playing, regardless of the style or task. Let's not forget the oval tip of the stick which sounds really good when you want to be really smooth and sensitive on the cymbals. Overall, this is my favorite stick of all time. »
DETAILS
• Function 1: weight selection based on model
• Function 2: not corresponding
• Function 3: adapted weight
• Tip: oval wooden tip
• Tapered length: long
•Diameter: 0.550"/13.9mm
•Length: 16.5" / 419 mm
• Material: American hickory
•Made in Germany
• Wood weight category: heavy