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8A ／ White Hickory
The Los Cabos 8A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Los Cabos as the 8A. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a ball tip and a medium taper taper.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (White Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Ball (Ball Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | Medium Taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈50g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | White Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | — |
| Brand | Los Cabos |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
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