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Jason Bonham 531 Maple Drumstick, Wood Tip
The Promark SD531W is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Jason Bonham 531 Maple Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .594″ (15.1 mm) in diameter and 16.772″ (426 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip and a medium taper. It is the signature model of drummer Jason Bonham.
| Diameter | .594″ (15.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.772″ (426 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈48g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Jason Bonham signature |
| Genre tags | Jazz |
| Model number (SKU) | SD531W |
| Brand | Promark |
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The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
A near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
Founded 1957 in Houston, Texas. It began by importing Japanese sticks and brought Japanese white oak to the US market. Owned by D'Addario since 2011; Kyoritsu handles Japan.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.
Tags models presented for jazz. Expect slimmer, lighter sticks built around cymbal legato and a delicate touch.