Marking of drumsticks (4)
What basic models do you offer?
Posted: bře 20, 2021
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Marking of drumsticks
We offer a series of 5A and 5b, then a basic series (3A, 2B, 7A ...), jazz drumsticks (Jazz Swing ...), rock drumsticks (PM, Kreyson, 747 Rock ...), classic series, nylon series with nylon tip and vintage series.
What do the letters and codes mean, such as 5A, 5B to indicate the stick?
Posted: bře 20, 2021
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Marking of drumsticks
It is a marking of drumsticks introduced by the Ludwig company at the beginning of the 20th century. according to the numbering of the knives used to make the drumstick. The number indicates the circumference of the drumstick, and the smaller the number, the larger the circumference and letter of the application for which the drumstick was intended: A - orchestra, B - band S - street. See the Mallet Marking section for more information.
Are the same models 5A and 5B from different companies?
Posted: bře 20, 2021
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Marking of drumsticks
No, these models have slightly different dimensions for each company. The company adapts them to its needs and equipment for their production.
Is there a dimensional standard according to the model designation?
Posted: bře 20, 2021
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Marking of drumsticks
It does not exist, every company adjusts the dimensions of the model for which it uses a specific designation according to itself. These are just the recommended dimensions that most companies respect.