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DRuM
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Posted - 08/06/2012 :  19:30:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I usually purchase Promark TX5AW sticks from sticksdirect http://www.sticksdirect.com and was wondering if this is still the cheapest known online store including postage?
I want to buy 3 x Vic Firth 5A American Classic wood tips and 3 x Promark TX5AW wood tips. I've seen either of these sticks slightly cheaper at other places but when their postage is added, it works out more than sticksdirect. So, I'll buy from sticksdirect unless anyone can shout me another good place? At sticksdirect, it will cost £46.50 + £5 delivery = £51.50 (which averages out £8.58 per pair).

Cheers.

dibs
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Posted - 08/06/2012 :  19:51:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How particular are you? There's a few places that sell unbranded ProMarks. drumshop sell them in sets of 10 for less than £3 a pair. Or you could venture a trial of 3 pairs from rockem

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drumsticks-Pro-Mark-B-Stock-3-PACK-UNBRANDED-BUT-GREAT-VALUE-USA-HICKORY-5A-/400302296201?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Drums_Percussions_MJ&hash=item5d33e04c89#ht_2706wt_1278

Though as the ad says you're never guaranteed what tip style you will get other than them being wood!

I used to use the same Vic Firth Stick as you but swapped to the Vic Firth Nova's which I buy in bricks of 12 pairs for about £4.50 a pair. They're as durable (for me anyway) as the A grade sticks.
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www.ecymbals.co.uk
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Posted - 08/06/2012 :  20:05:57  Show Profile  Visit www.ecymbals.co.uk's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by DRuM

I usually purchase Promark TX5AW sticks from sticksdirect http://www.sticksdirect.com and was wondering if this is still the cheapest known online store including postage?
I want to buy 3 x Vic Firth 5A American Classic wood tips and 3 x Promark TX5AW wood tips. I've seen either of these sticks slightly cheaper at other places but when their postage is added, it works out more than sticksdirect. So, I'll buy from sticksdirect unless anyone can shout me another good place? At sticksdirect, it will cost £46.50 + £5 delivery = £51.50 (which averages out £8.58 per pair).

Cheers.


YHM
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DRuM
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Posted - 08/06/2012 :  21:26:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by www.ecymbals.co.uk


YHM


Hiya. I normally get duplicate emails on my phone, and my desktop email client is currently uninstalled, but I've not received anything to my phone as yet.
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bulbousheed
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  01:14:00  Show Profile  Visit bulbousheed's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I'm a brand new convert to Pellwood B-LINES
£24 for 8 pairs of hickory sticks before postage and they last!
http://www.thewynntownmarshals.com/
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Muttzknuttz1
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  06:27:54  Show Profile  Visit Muttzknuttz1's Homepage  Reply with Quote
What he said^^
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www.ecymbals.co.uk
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  07:13:55  Show Profile  Visit www.ecymbals.co.uk's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by DRuM

quote:
Originally posted by www.ecymbals.co.uk


YHM


Hiya. I normally get duplicate emails on my phone, and my desktop email client is currently uninstalled, but I've not received anything to my phone as yet.



No problem, please email me: julian@ecymbals.co.uk
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sunshinehead
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  08:28:02  Show Profile  Visit sunshinehead's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bulbousheed

I'm a brand new convert to Pellwood B-LINES
£24 for 8 pairs of hickory sticks before postage and they last!


I have them in the past, they're ok but I wouldn't put them on a par with Novas, quite. For the price you quote though they are a good investment. Where are they currently available for that money?
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dibs
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  09:18:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by sunshinehead

quote:
Originally posted by bulbousheed

I'm a brand new convert to Pellwood B-LINES
£24 for 8 pairs of hickory sticks before postage and they last!


I have them in the past, they're ok but I wouldn't put them on a par with Novas, quite. For the price you quote though they are a good investment. Where are they currently available for that money?


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000770998964
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Dave S
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  09:50:05  Show Profile  Visit Dave S's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Julian will see you good!
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DRuM
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  12:44:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks guys. I know nothing about Pellwood sticks, but the price is very good. How do they compare in feel and quality to top of the range sticks? Are they better for instance than standard cheapo sticks like ones I buy for my students at £4 a pair at my local shop, such as stagg sticks for example? And those novas, while nice and cheap, do they really feel as good and last as long as the american classics, or do you simply get what you pay for? I realise even the most expensive sticks can sometimes break quickly depending on the grain, but, sticks need to feel quality in my hands, which Promark 5A's and VF American Classic 5A's do.

dibs, thanks for the ebay link matey, but I'd rather pays my monies knowing exactly what I'm getting, ie, matched pairs!

julian, my email client is re-installed and I've shot you a mail. I'm curious what you're going to suggest/offer. Cheers!
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www.ecymbals.co.uk
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  13:52:18  Show Profile  Visit www.ecymbals.co.uk's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by DRuM

Thanks guys. I know nothing about Pellwood sticks, but the price is very good. How do they compare in feel and quality to top of the range sticks? Are they better for instance than standard cheapo sticks like ones I buy for my students at £4 a pair at my local shop, such as stagg sticks for example? And those novas, while nice and cheap, do they really feel as good and last as long as the american classics, or do you simply get what you pay for? I realise even the most expensive sticks can sometimes break quickly depending on the grain, but, sticks need to feel quality in my hands, which Promark 5A's and VF American Classic 5A's do.

dibs, thanks for the ebay link matey, but I'd rather pays my monies knowing exactly what I'm getting, ie, matched pairs!

julian, my email client is re-installed and I've shot you a mail. I'm curious what you're going to suggest/offer. Cheers!


Great and YHM
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sludge
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  14:27:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
so who stocks Pellwood? my search comes up with nothing
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DRuM
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  14:49:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Julian has indeed sorted me out and I'm ringing him monday to give him my details.
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bulbousheed
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  14:50:09  Show Profile  Visit bulbousheed's Homepage  Reply with Quote
that link above is to the Facebook page for Pellwood drumsticks, Darren can be contacted through that page.
http://www.thewynntownmarshals.com/
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sludge
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  14:57:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What has he sorted you out with might i ask?
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DRuM
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Posted - 09/06/2012 :  15:01:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by sludge

What has he sorted you out with might i ask?


What I originally was looking for, but at a better overall price.
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