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GABE HELGUERA ／ Signature
The Meinl SB620 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Meinl as the GABE HELGUERA. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 16.417″ (417 mm) long. It has a teardrop tip. It is the signature model of drummer Gabe Helguera.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.417″ (417 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Teardrop (Tear Drop Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈52g est. |
| Weight class | Heavy |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Signature |
| Signature model | Gabe Helguera signature |
| Model number (SKU) | SB620 |
| Brand | Meinl |
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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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