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NANO STICK ／ Nano
The Meinl SB142 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Meinl as the NANO STICK. It is .374″ (9.5 mm) in diameter and 17.323″ (440 mm) long. It has no tip bead at all.
| Diameter | .374″ (9.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.323″ (440 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | No tip |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈23g est. |
| Weight class | Light |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Nano |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | SB142 |
| 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.
No bead turned on the end. Timbale sticks and flat-end models like the Meinl NANO STICK land here, hitting the head flat instead of through a defined bead.
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.
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