Most would be drummers would most probably choose the sticks that their favourite drummer is using without checking that their hands might not be of the same size ( could be smaller or larger ) but is this really important ?
Drummers often presumed & generalise that the selection is purely subjective without exploring deeper that insight into the construction of a drumstick would grealy affect their playing & the sound quality that could be elicited from their drumkit & especially their cymbals !
Vital options in choosing the drumstick >
1>The length:
determines the reach / swing power / speed
2>The diameter:
determines the>
(a) relative weight ( lightweight or heavy-heft -feel - power )
(b) sound (snare: pop or cushy sound /cymbal: brightness, refined or crude )
(c) volume ( soft or loud )
3> The taper length:
determines the >
(a) swing power ( gentle/ refined playing or cushy & powerful )
(b) sound ( longer slimer tapers for better cymbal sound / shorter taper for louder sound but poorer for cymbal sound )
4> The tip shape:
determines the >
(a) sound ( eg : oval -great for snare drum > solid pop / round > brighter cymbal sound )
(b) feel (eg: small diameter -solid sound but harder feel / larger diameter - cushy feel but poorer cymbal ride sound )
(c) ACR proprietary custom shape >
with dual sound option from the same stick !-
(1) super bright with rich washy harmonics or
(2) intense dry solid pop
5> The neck diameter :
determines the >
(a) sound ( small - brighter / larger -more mellow )
(b) durability
6> The type of wood:
determines the >
(a) hardness / sound )
(b) weight ( sound & heft )
(c) durability
7> The type of tip material :
determines the >
(a) sound ( crystal clear sound on bell or muted & dull / sonorous ride or dry )
(b) feel ( wood -great feel but not as bright / nylon - brighter but poorer feel )
(c) durability >
(1) wood eventually turns soft ( frequent replacement required )
(2) nylon more durable & consistent ( but poorer feel )
(3) conventional hard plastics (brittle- breaks easly with forceful playing )
(4) conventional softer plastics ( very poor feel / rim shot )
(5) ACR proprietary material
extremely costly space age material -cost substancialy more than the cost of a typical stick but would be worth it for the decerning who appreciates its QuantumLeap advancement in performance qualities - euphorically musical ! > great for live performance - super crisp projection ! / gentle practice / superlative CD StudioMastering <
(a) feel - similar to wood but does not turn soft - great for the Jazz or Fusion player !
(b) sound - much clearer & brighter than nylon on good cymbal bells ! ( eg; k custom ride )
- sonorous on good ride-eg ACR paiste signature Harmonic or Flat Ride cymbal (draws out exquisite rich harmonics, sustain & natural decay rate )
(c) durability - more durable than nylon / does not crack like conventional plastics ( could sustain much more than 10,000- lb force per square inch pressure < impact
8> The design options
determine the >
(a) overall balance of the stick ( feel )
(b) performance quality
SUGGESTED OPTIONS >
FOR THE:
DIE -HARD ENTHUSIAST / ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / CONNOISSEUR - WHO ARE DISSATISFIED WITH CONVENTIONAL DRUMSTICKS & DESIRE BETTER THAN THE BEST AVAILABLE by a QuantumLeap :
1> ACR exquisite JazzFinnese ( euphorically musical - eg : suitable for acoustic trios / quartet )
2> ACR exquisite UltimadeFusion ( musical, refined & powerful -equally great for Jazz with power or Rock with finesse ! )
3> ACR exquisite CushyRock ( cushy snare with solid pop & great cymbal ride plus power !- for the HARD HITTER )
other custom options available per request ( fabrication time needed -about 1 month / usually less )
>> for a free demo / or to compare with typical sticks call > 62874821 or
>> e-mail to - ultimade@singnet.com.sg
>> Location > near SERANGOON MRT
you are welcome to bring your favourite sticks / snare / cymbals to compare
TERMS > Full advanced payment only
exquisite excellence in all we do, as if doing it for our God
GodBless !
ACR
All giftings, innovations & inventions thru granted prayer requests-
All credit, honor, glory belongs to God
Drummers often presumed & generalise that the selection is purely subjective without exploring deeper that insight into the construction of a drumstick would grealy affect their playing & the sound quality that could be elicited from their drumkit & especially their cymbals !
Vital options in choosing the drumstick >
1>The length:
determines the reach / swing power / speed
2>The diameter:
determines the>
(a) relative weight ( lightweight or heavy-heft -feel - power )
(b) sound (snare: pop or cushy sound /cymbal: brightness, refined or crude )
(c) volume ( soft or loud )
3> The taper length:
determines the >
(a) swing power ( gentle/ refined playing or cushy & powerful )
(b) sound ( longer slimer tapers for better cymbal sound / shorter taper for louder sound but poorer for cymbal sound )
4> The tip shape:
determines the >
(a) sound ( eg : oval -great for snare drum > solid pop / round > brighter cymbal sound )
(b) feel (eg: small diameter -solid sound but harder feel / larger diameter - cushy feel but poorer cymbal ride sound )
(c) ACR proprietary custom shape >
with dual sound option from the same stick !-
(1) super bright with rich washy harmonics or
(2) intense dry solid pop
5> The neck diameter :
determines the >
(a) sound ( small - brighter / larger -more mellow )
(b) durability
6> The type of wood:
determines the >
(a) hardness / sound )
(b) weight ( sound & heft )
(c) durability
7> The type of tip material :
determines the >
(a) sound ( crystal clear sound on bell or muted & dull / sonorous ride or dry )
(b) feel ( wood -great feel but not as bright / nylon - brighter but poorer feel )
(c) durability >
(1) wood eventually turns soft ( frequent replacement required )
(2) nylon more durable & consistent ( but poorer feel )
(3) conventional hard plastics (brittle- breaks easly with forceful playing )
(4) conventional softer plastics ( very poor feel / rim shot )
(5) ACR proprietary material
extremely costly space age material -cost substancialy more than the cost of a typical stick but would be worth it for the decerning who appreciates its QuantumLeap advancement in performance qualities - euphorically musical ! > great for live performance - super crisp projection ! / gentle practice / superlative CD StudioMastering <(a) feel - similar to wood but does not turn soft - great for the Jazz or Fusion player !
(b) sound - much clearer & brighter than nylon on good cymbal bells ! ( eg; k custom ride )
- sonorous on good ride-eg ACR paiste signature Harmonic or Flat Ride cymbal (draws out exquisite rich harmonics, sustain & natural decay rate )
(c) durability - more durable than nylon / does not crack like conventional plastics ( could sustain much more than 10,000- lb force per square inch pressure < impact
8> The design options
determine the >
(a) overall balance of the stick ( feel )
(b) performance quality
SUGGESTED OPTIONS >
FOR THE:
DIE -HARD ENTHUSIAST / ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / CONNOISSEUR - WHO ARE DISSATISFIED WITH CONVENTIONAL DRUMSTICKS & DESIRE BETTER THAN THE BEST AVAILABLE by a QuantumLeap :
1> ACR exquisite JazzFinnese ( euphorically musical - eg : suitable for acoustic trios / quartet )
2> ACR exquisite UltimadeFusion ( musical, refined & powerful -equally great for Jazz with power or Rock with finesse ! )
3> ACR exquisite CushyRock ( cushy snare with solid pop & great cymbal ride plus power !- for the HARD HITTER )
other custom options available per request ( fabrication time needed -about 1 month / usually less )
>> for a free demo / or to compare with typical sticks call > 62874821 or
>> e-mail to - ultimade@singnet.com.sg
>> Location > near SERANGOON MRT
you are welcome to bring your favourite sticks / snare / cymbals to compare
TERMS > Full advanced payment only
exquisite excellence in all we do, as if doing it for our God
GodBless !
ACR
All giftings, innovations & inventions thru granted prayer requests-
All credit, honor, glory belongs to God
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