• Vic Firth Jazz Sticks

  
  As reviewed by Boonedrums on 8/2/2007

  I have been in the search for a perfect stick for decades. For my needs, the Vic Firth Jazz sticks come the closest. Most of my playing is in the jazz trio setting where I have to be careful of volume. The AJ6 works well for faster playing on the cymbals as it is a very light stick and allows for some nice, delicate playing. However, the sound projection on lower toms is not very good. The wood tips also tend to shred after a few hours of playing. The AJ3,AJ4 and AJ5 are a more versatile stick for me. They work well for big band, rock, latin as well as small ensembles. They draw out good tone from the cymbals and toms. The tips of these sticks tend to stay intact longer.

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• The Perfect Stick

  
  As reviewed by drummer guy on 3/10/2011

  I have been looking at different models of sticks it seems for decades now trying to find the perfect stick.Bought 2 prs. of the AJ1s,put them away in my stick bag and really didnt take them seriously, since they really didnt have the dimensions I was looking for. When you look at them your first thought is that they will break immediately. After hearing a few drummers brag about them, I reluctantly gave them a try. Best stick ever! The thin taper flexes and the hickory keeps them strong! I can use these with small jazz trios and then in large auditoriums playing Praise and Worship.The tips are very articulate on cymbals,balance is great and they can deliver punch when you need them to. They work for everything! Check them out!

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• AJ1 Best new stick

  
  As reviewed by Player 1 on 4/13/2011

  Dont let the thin taper look on these sticks fool you. These sticks take the punishment and deliver the perfect balance in sound for your situation. I initially bought 2 prs. of the AJ2s for a theater production and thought that they would probably break within a couple of performances. Not only did they last 2 performances, but they never broke the entire run of the show and I stil have both pairs intact in my stick bag to this day. I tryed out the AJ1s later, and to date, the AJ1s are my prefered stick FOR EVERY Type of music that I have played so far.They deliver enough volume when you need them to, and the small acorn tips fit right in perfectly to the mix.They took a little getting used to as far as feel,being very light,but now evey other stick just doesnt feel right. Best new stick on the market.

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