Gaddabout Posted August 23, 2001 Share Posted August 23, 2001 I've been a faithful Vic Firth user for a long time. The Steve Gadd sticks and the Dave Weckl sticks always felt good, and no surprise considering my corps background. I've never broken a Weckl stick, and can use them as long as the beads maintain their finish, which is about six months in most cases. Now that I have made a drastic change in my grip and stroke (to Moeller), I'm finding neither of these sticks suits my needs. I've tried a few, but nothing really seems to feel comfortable. I'm terrified of all this, because it's a lot like playing a big gig with a different bass drum pedal -- like losing an old friend. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think I'd like a stick with the balance of the Weckl, but a little bit longer. I play traditional grip, and my left hand is near the middle of the stick now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted August 23, 2001 Share Posted August 23, 2001 Hey, Gaddaboutit: Try the Vic Firth F1. You will not find this stick at most shops. It is a round bead wood tip stick with a slightly longer lenght than the other two you are used to using. I love this stick! Try your local Mars Music, or Specialty Drum Shop. DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaddabout Posted August 23, 2001 Author Share Posted August 23, 2001 I compared my 5As to this F1 you mentioned at the Vic Firth site. This looks about right. It's 3/16" longer, and slightly fatter, with more taper at the tip and medium round tip. You're right about not seeing these anywhere. I think I would've already bought some if I had. I don't think there's a Mars Music in my city, so I'll probably have to buy some online. Thanks for the, um ... tip. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhubley Posted August 23, 2001 Share Posted August 23, 2001 Vater Fusion sticks are a nice general purpose stick. I played them for a couple of years, but switched the Smitty's Power Fusion. I wanted the same balance and bead style, but a little fatter diameter, these do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix stein Posted August 24, 2001 Share Posted August 24, 2001 Gaddaboutit: Stay with your sticks! If you just started whipping it, everything is going to feel weird. Dave Wecks are great sticks, especially for the stuff you seem to dig. The Gadd's are a little toothpicky for my taste. Just don't buy PRO MARKS LOL felix's band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaddabout Posted August 24, 2001 Author Share Posted August 24, 2001 Originally posted by felix stein: Dave Wecks are great sticks, especially for the stuff you seem to dig. They felt right to me after I finally put down the 3S Slingerlands. Some sticks had the right length, but they were too light. Other sticks had the right weight, but they weren't balanced. When I changed my left-hand fulcrum and moved it toward the middle of the stick, it became obvious I needed a slightly longer stick. I also want something with round bead for better rebound. The Gadd's are a little toothpicky for my taste. I can't imagine using them with my new stroke, but they had served me well in small jazz combos. For a shorter stick, they have exceptional bounce and balance. Of course, I would spend half of the next day getting that black crap off my cymbals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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