Vic Firth Carmine Appice Signature Drumsticks

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byBubbs

fromLyman Maine

Hard to find here in Maine love those sticks

Excellent sticks .... Vic Firth Pro Quality Equipment

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byDon

fromNew Castle de.

I Luv the sticks I purchased,, Ive always like to play upside down / bottom side of my sticks ...( the power side) these sticks are designed by Carmine Appice and Vic Firth perfectly.... !! Balance and density of the wood is very important on a drum stick... both of these dynamics are there in these sticks..

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byBenedict Dawn-Cross

fromNew Haven, CT

I picked this stick looking for an all-rounder that felt comfortable in my hands; definitely fit the bill. Using the 5A end feels like playing a 5A though with a more comfortable feel in the hand, and slightly more back-heavy; has a decent amount of flex, and sounds full when playing pianissimo. Using the butt end works well for hard-rock settings, and also makes a good practice stick due to more weight in the front end, and won't lose articulation due to the cutout.

Stick preference is very personal to each drummer so you really have to figure out what you like in a stick. I'm not usually a fan of famous drummer signature sticks. Sure these guys use these sticks but it always seemed more like a nice marketing scheme. I've tried a number of them and most don't work for me (though I do use the Buddy Rich model occasionally). A friend of mine highly suggested the Carmine Appice sticks and I was skeptical. When I started playing them though I immediately noticed how well balanced they were in my hands. They have a heft but without that feeling of heavy lumbar like 2b's or larger sticks. The tip is a bit smaller than I like but I could still get a good solid smack with it. What stands out most is the playability of the sticks. I could move them around the kit well and felt like I could adjust my dynamics easily. These sticks hit a nice sweet spot for me, power with enough lightness for dynamic touch. I highly recommend a test drive.

These sticks feel heavy in the grip, but they also allow you to have a nice bounce to the stick due to the way it tapers off to a 5a tip. You can really fly with these sticks yet the grip feels like a heavier stick. If you want to get heavier ,just turn the stick around to use the butt end. Also the knurled butt end allows you to have more finger control of the stick.

I can feel the power in these sticks. They're a little heavy, as sticks go, and definitely not for jazz or light playing. The tips mark easily on my RealFeel pad. When using the butt end of the stick to play, you have to hold it up pretty high. Otherwise the second best sticks I've ever owned, after my Hornets - only because they're more versatile.