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Ian Paice 808 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip
The Promark TX808LW is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Ian Paice 808 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 16.142″ (410 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a medium taper. It is the signature model of drummer Ian Paice.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.142″ (410 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball (Large Round) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈51g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Ian Paice signature |
| Model number (SKU) | TX808LW |
| Brand | Promark |
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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.
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.
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