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Vic Firth "Black Lives Matter" Drumsticks
Vic Firth Website ^ | 2021 | Vic Firth

Posted on 04/22/2021 2:00:45 PM PDT by Brookhaven

In support of the NAACP, Vic Firth created this new design with 100% of profits to be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund. Learn more about our support here. Our classic 5A profile in a sleek black painted finish, featuring the #blacklivesmatter messaging and raised fist graphic. Crafted from premium USA hickory with a tear drop tip.


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To: tsomer

Spirit of Atlanta, we usually used Sabian. But one year we got Paiste for free. Left chunks of them on the field after every show.


21 posted on 04/22/2021 3:16:42 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: real saxophonist; Brookhaven

I am sure, when DCI comes back, that social justice thing, banners, raised fists, the whole nine yards will all be integral parts of the on-field performances.

Failure to include those elements, being pushed by Leftist parents and sponsors, and screamed loudly by skull-full-of-mush idiot children in the competing Corps, will result in accusations of “Silence Equals Violence”.

Just watch.

I swear. This country is not going to last more than a few years longer.


22 posted on 04/22/2021 3:17:51 PM PDT by rlmorel (Leftists are The Droplet of Sewage in a gallon of ultra-pure clean water.)
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To: Seruzawa; Brookhaven

As a former drummer, I find that...quite funny!

Sigh. One has to endure the “mental defective” tag as a drummer, but...we learned to embrace it and use it as a unifying component!


23 posted on 04/22/2021 3:19:49 PM PDT by rlmorel (Leftists are The Droplet of Sewage in a gallon of ultra-pure clean water.)
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To: rlmorel
After devoting so many years of my life to Drum Corps (marching and instructing) I have ZERO interest in DCI anymore.
24 posted on 04/22/2021 3:23:29 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: Brookhaven
Vic Firth in 2006
Vic Firth

Born: June 2, 1930 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died: July 26, 2015 (aged 85) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

So it wasn't him personally. 8>)

25 posted on 04/22/2021 3:33:48 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: rlmorel

There are plenty of lead guitarists who are dumb as rocks. Jackson Browne for starters. Lol.


26 posted on 04/22/2021 3:53:38 PM PDT by Seruzawa (The political Left is the Garden of Eden of Incompetence - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Brookhaven

Sand the end to a point and it’ll be a great weapon.


27 posted on 04/22/2021 3:54:08 PM PDT by bgill
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To: Brookhaven
These are my favourite sticks at the moment. Zildjian Ron Bruner Jr.:

Guess I'll have to find something else.

28 posted on 04/22/2021 3:58:34 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: real saxophonist
Ron Bruner Jr. doing his thang
29 posted on 04/22/2021 4:05:24 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: FroedrickVonFreepenstein

“I prefer AA Meinl Byzance and Istanbul”

Do you a cymbal in those brands that would be equivalent to a Zildjian K?

I was about to purchase a 20” Zildjian K ride, now I need to check out some other brands.

I want something a little washy. Sort of that early Ringo ride sound.


30 posted on 04/22/2021 4:33:21 PM PDT by Brookhaven
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To: Seruzawa

Studies have shown that drummers, as a group, have the highest IQs in most bands.


31 posted on 04/22/2021 4:35:27 PM PDT by Brookhaven
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To: Brookhaven
If you don't want Zildjian, go with Sabian. Meinl are crap, Paiste are crap.

Just for fun:

Ringo Starr? He couldn't swing if he was hanging!
-Branford Marsalis

8~)

32 posted on 04/22/2021 4:45:57 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: Brookhaven

Imagine having mental illness and a 170 IQ. That’s what you get with me.


33 posted on 04/22/2021 4:48:52 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uhh... your opinion, man)
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To: Brookhaven

I am going to take up drums just so I can boycott the company.

It is hilarious watching these corporations trip over themselves to be most woke when they are going to be burned to the ground by their beloved terrorist groups.


34 posted on 04/22/2021 4:58:59 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes.)
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To: Brookhaven

Istanbul cymbals was started by two cymbal smiths that made Zildjian K cymbals back in the day. Those guys have passed away now but the company still makes great stuff. I prefer Istanbul Agop. I would check those at your local drum shop to see if you like the sound. I prefer a pingy ride and use a 22 inch Istanbul Vezir ride.


35 posted on 04/22/2021 5:28:18 PM PDT by FroedrickVonFreepenstein
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To: Brookhaven
Check these out.

https://youtu.be/4xoYoZqWwso

36 posted on 04/22/2021 5:35:42 PM PDT by FroedrickVonFreepenstein
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To: Brookhaven

Hmm. Nice kindling.


37 posted on 04/22/2021 5:44:45 PM PDT by Free in Texas (Celebrate diversity. Own firearms of every caliber. )
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To: Seruzawa

LOL, no kidding.

Really...I used to be a hockey player, and I loved the movie “Slapshot” especially because all of the cheap shot stereotypes...I love em!

As a drummer, I loved the portrayal of the drummer in “Spinal Tap”...:)

Same thing.


38 posted on 04/22/2021 7:44:31 PM PDT by rlmorel (Leftists are The Droplet of Sewage in a gallon of ultra-pure clean water.)
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To: real saxophonist

That saddens me. It used to be such a huge part of my life too, and I feel the same way.

Ah well. Whattya gonna do.


39 posted on 04/22/2021 7:45:25 PM PDT by rlmorel (Leftists are The Droplet of Sewage in a gallon of ultra-pure clean water.)
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To: Brookhaven
I'm sure these will sell like hot cakes....

Glad I haven't played Vic Firths in years. I use Los Cabos Drumsticks out of Canada (eh).

40 posted on 04/22/2021 7:52:50 PM PDT by ncdrumr (Oooh, SarahCUda!)
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