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SP-5B
The Salyers Percussion SP-5B is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit. It is .594″ (15.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a acorn tip.
| Diameter | .594″ (15.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (first quality hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn (Acorn Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Rock |
| Model number (SKU) | SP-5B |
| Brand | Salyers Percussion |
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 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.
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