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SD1 ／ Concert
The Meinl SB113 is a maple drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Meinl as the SD1. It is .634″ (16.1 mm) in diameter and 16.378″ (416 mm) long. It has a ball tip. Meinl lists 12 drummers playing it.
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| Diameter | .634″ (16.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.378″ (416 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Ball (Round Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Weight class | Medium |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | Concert |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | SB113 |
| Brand | Meinl |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to that drummer's own page.
The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
A Bavarian percussion maker founded in 1951, best known for cymbals and cajons. The sticks come from Meinl Stick & Brush, a sub-brand launched in 2018.
For orchestra and wind band. Concert snare sticks and the like, designed around quiet articulation and fine control.
Tags models presented for classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.