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ED SOPH MODEL / BIG BAND / HICKORY ／ Signature Models
The Innovative Percussion ES-2 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Innovative Percussion as the ED SOPH MODEL / BIG BAND / HICKORY. It is .543″ (13.8 mm) in diameter and 16.142″ (410 mm) long. It has a acorn tip. It is the signature model of drummer Ed Soph.
| Diameter | .543″ (13.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.142″ (410 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (White Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn (Acorn-shaped bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈45g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Signature Models |
| Signature model | Ed Soph signature |
| Model number (SKU) | ES-2 |
| Brand | Innovative Percussion |
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