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Scott Johnson FireGrain Signature Stick
The Promark TXDC17W-FG is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Promark as the Scott Johnson FireGrain Signature Stick. It is .701″ (17.8 mm) in diameter and 17.126″ (435 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a medium taper. It is the signature model of drummer Scott Johnson.
| Diameter | .701″ (17.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.126″ (435 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (FireGrain) |
| Tip shape | Ball (Large Round) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈80g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Scott Johnson signature |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | TXDC17W-FG |
| Brand | Promark |
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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.
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.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.