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SD2 ／ Concert
The Meinl SB114 is a maple drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Meinl as the SD2. It is .630″ (16.0 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a barrel tip. Meinl lists 11 drummers playing it.
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| Diameter | .630″ (16.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Barrel (Barrel Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈51g est. |
| Weight class | Medium-Light |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | Concert |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | SB114 |
| 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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
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.