Vater Wire Tap Drum Stick Brush

Still in the bag, I will have our drummer try them next weekend.

These last longer than the others I have tried and I am pretty rough with wire brushes in the type of music my band plays. The stick end is rather inefficient because the stick plays short and has no back end weight to be fully functional, but all in all I like the wires sturdiness.

First of all let me say that these are not the best general purpose brushes. The balance is a little weird. But, these are fantastic if you need versatility. I use these when I'm playing a jazzy song that needs a little more power in a verse or chorus. With these I can just flip them around and get a full ride sound. I've also found that these are the BEST brushes for playing country and rockabilly music. The "handle" is longer than regular brushes, so I'm really able to lay into some rim shots when I'm playing train beats. Try that with regular brushes. Plus since the handle is wood, rim shots actually sound good and don't destroy the handle. If you're looking for a pair of every day normal brushes, these aren't for you. Pick up a pair of the Regal Tip Clayton Cameron brushes for that. But if you need a little extra power from time to time when you're playing brushes, these are a great addition to your arsenal of sticks.