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HD4 ／ Concert
The Meinl SB131 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Meinl as the HD4. It is .543″ (13.8 mm) in diameter and 15.866″ (403 mm) long. It has a barrel tip.
| Diameter | .543″ (13.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.866″ (403 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Barrel (Barrel Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈44g est. |
| Weight class | Heavy |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | Concert |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | SB131 |
| Brand | Meinl |
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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
A Bavarian percussion maker founded in 1951, best known for cymbals and cajons. The sticks come from Meinl Stick & Brush, a sub-brand launched in 2018.
For orchestra and wind band. Concert snare sticks and the like, designed around quiet articulation and fine control.
Tags models presented for classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.