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Drum City Original Stick Part 3 Ex.STANDARD RB7A
There are countless types of sticks in this world, but what kind of sticks do you use?
There are many things to consider, such as length, thickness, weight, balance, tip shape, and material.
Stick manufacturers and drum manufacturers offer many options, and the lineup is constantly expanding and contracting to meet the needs of everyone.
However, we often receive a variety of opinions, such as ``If only things were a little more like this in that model'' and ``I want that model that has been discontinued.'' Meanwhile, Drum City has prepared several types of original sticks that are carefully selected to reach those itchy areas.
Drum City original stick review part 3! !
This time as well, we would like to ask Mr. Uichiro Ichikawa, an instructor at Asakusa Drum Dojo, to give us a review and tell us about its usability and key points.
We hope you will find this helpful in choosing your stick.
*This article has been added and revised from the one published in "JPC No. 170" published in October 2021.
▶ This time we will introduce Ex.STANDARD RB7A
Vic Firth's AH5A/PINK was discontinued as a custom model with only one shot produced. We started production after receiving consultation from many users who learned that additional production was not possible. It was created by almost faithfully reproducing the balance of AH5A.
The product number "RB7A" refers to the two female drummers who came up with the idea for creating this model, and "Ex.STANDARD" indicates "exactly the standard."
Not too heavy or too light, with a good grip and balance, it is recommended for all drummers.
▶ Mr. Uichiro Ichikawa tried it out and asked him what he thought about it, including how it felt to use.
『This time, I would like to introduce you to a cute pink stick!』If I say that, I'm sure you'll hear something like, ``Maybe it's a pink stick. We're not female drummers, so it's a bit too much for us,'' or ``The stick has to have a wood grain after all. Pink sticks look like they're kidding.''
But, I think people would be surprised if someone who is a big fan, someone who isn't that big of a deal, or someone who goes to school seriously, casually pulls out a pink stick and starts hitting it with a nonchalant look on their face. That's good. The ultimate surprise.
Well, that being said, don't you look at this stick and think, ``It looks familiar''?
that's right. This is almost the same size as Vic Firth's "5A" model. There is a story behind the birth of this model, but regardless, this model is the same size as the 5A, which can be said to be the standard model among many sticks, and is made of maple and painted in a beautiful pink. So there's nothing wrong with it. It's not just a cheap pink stick.
Actually, please try it. Compared to the previous V.F. hickory wood 5A, this model is made of maple and is considerably lighter. Therefore, the sound is light and bright.
That's not all. When you hit the head or cymbal, there is a hard touch that is typical of maple. Compared to the soft touch of curved hickory wood that sinks into the head, maple has a straighter touch. It doesn't have the hard, heavy touch of oak either. There is a lightness to the touch of maple.
However, some people may dislike the lightness that is unique to maple. For such drummers, we recommend a heavier model. The average weight of this model is in the late 40g range (around 46 to 48g), but the 50g range I chose gives the sound more weight. It still feels lighter than hickory of the same weight, but once you get used to it, it won't feel that strange.
Lastly, I'd like to go into a little more detail, but when you compare maple and hickory, not only do they differ in terms of whether they are light or heavy, bright or dark, linear or sticky, but the sound struck with a hickory stick has a wet, moist ``calmness,'' or more specifically, a ``sadness.'' On the other hand, the sound made with a maple stick is dry and crisp. I'm carefree.
While thinking about this, please try to find out what kind of stick is suitable for you. You will be able to choose a stick more deeply.
Now all you have to do is pick up the stick and check it out for yourself.
See you next time!
