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Nylon Tips or Wood? Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Gentlemen:

Last night there was a picture of Ringo in the local newspaper to promote his gig at the casino in Niagara Falls in the summer. The picture clearly showed him using wooden sticks, Ludwig, I'm sure. I prefer the sound of nylon tips on my cymbals but I'm sure there are many who would disagree. I play rock but, use light 7-A's, held in the traditional manner ( when I was a kid, I loved jazz). I was just curious what my fellow members used and why they preferred one stick over another. Thank you very much.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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Nylon tip ProMark 5A in the right hand and a wood tip 5A in the left hand, best of both worlds.

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
Posts: 42 Threads: 6

Nylon.

Only because they sound great on my ride cymbal.

Other than that I don't really care.

1964 Ludwig Super Classics in WMP.
13/22/16/16
Ludwig Acrolite snare from the 70's
Speed King Pedal
A.Zildjian K.Zildjian and Paiste cymbals
Evans, Aquarian, Ludwig and Remo heads
Zildjian 5A drumsticks (nylon tip)
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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I use wood tips. I used to use nylon tips for certain gigs, but I just don't like all of that unnecessary "click". If I want a click sound from my cymbals, I'll use the click grip...

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Back when I had cheaper cymbals I used nylon tips. After I got the good stuff, I found I didn't need nylon to get quality sound so I only use wood tips and have for 30 years or so. Much warmer sound IMHO, better for dinner music too while the guests are munching down.

1976 LUDWIG Acrolite (should've never sold it)
1987/1988 YAMAHA Power Recording Custom Piano Black 22,8,10,12,13,14,15,16,8(S0098 snare---to die for...wow!)
90's YAMAHA Stage Custom 22,10,12,13,15,5(steel snare)
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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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I always prefer the wood tip sound over the nylon. Just my ear I guess. Nylon tips wear much better. As the wood tips splinter and break they do suck. I've been using Pro Mark hickory Rock 747's. Nice sticks. I've been looking at different sticks online and saw the Pro Mark Danny Seraphine sig model which have a neat bevel in them. Supposedly give a nice neutral balanced feel with both match and traditional grips. I might try a set of those next time I see them in the store.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
Posts: 730 Threads: 61

Wood. I prefer the sound and the feel.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
Posts: 1184 Threads: 60

Nylon. I don't care about sound. They last longer and don't get sharp edges on them from splintering away after an elbow-dislocating assault on a crash cymbal.........

"If it doesn't matter who wins or loses then why the hell do they keep score Peg? - Al Bundy
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
Posts: 1819 Threads: 153

Nylon tips, 5A.

Just what I've used for a long, long, long, time. And when you get to be my age you resist change...

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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From salty 1322

Gentlemen: Last night there was a picture of Ringo in the local newspaper to promote his gig at the casino in Niagara Falls in the summer. The picture clearly showed him using wooden sticks, Ludwig, I'm sure. I prefer the sound of nylon tips on my cymbals but I'm sure there are many who would disagree. I play rock but, use light 7-A's, held in the traditional manner ( when I was a kid, I loved jazz). I was just curious what my fellow members used and why they preferred one stick over another. Thank you very much. Brian

Brian, I use both types wood and nylon tip stix's..Size's of stixs from 1a,2b,5b.7a,ete,ete..Sometimes for a sound that iam going after i will use a nylon tip in my hand on the ride cymbal/H-H's and a wood tip on the snare......Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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