Innovative Percussion
What drumsticks does James Gadson use?
The drumsticks James Gadson plays
James Gadson plays the Innovative Percussion JG-1 (⌀.559″×16.732″, hickory).
The sticks, spec by spec
Drawn to scale, with the figures each maker publishes.
Innovative Percussion
Signature
Innovative Percussion JG-1 JAMES GADSON "GROOVESICLE" MODEL
Their own signature model (Innovative Percussion)
| Diameter | .559″ (14.2 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.732″ (425 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | Medium Taper |
| Weight | ≈49g est. |
Where this comes from
- Listed on Innovative Percussion's own signature-model product page (retrieved 2026-08-25)Source page ↗
All of it is what the maker's own site says. Endorsements and stick choices change, so this is not a guarantee that the drummer plays this model today.
Profile
Only what the makers publish, plus links the drummer runs themselves.
| Listed by | Innovative Percussion |
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Reference: Innovative Percussion JG-1 JAMES GADSON "GROOVESICLE" MODEL
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