Figment1986
Well-Known Member
Originally posted by DisneyJedi
I've split a stick down the middle lengthwise before. With the right amount of force in the right spot, given enough time.. you find that weakness and crack.. The wear I get these days is from improper angling when I hit my cymbals. I recently have been playing with less angle, so it shouldn't be as big an issue on future pairs of sticks. Try hitting your cymbals at closer to perpendicular angles and you'll make yourself a nice pile of sawdust (unless you're using graphite-metal sticks).
I've been playing for 17 years now (minus 5 for the 'college years' when I really didn't play) and love it to this day. Only the last 2 years have I cracked down and started learning to play set (prior school training for concert and marching bands only). I just need a band.
I have been playing sincwe third grade, now in in 11. (i dont remember how to count at the moment due to last few days of summer, ) (i think thats 8)