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BOP 7A ／ Big Apple
The Meinl SB123 is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Meinl as the BOP 7A. It is .539″ (13.7 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a acorn tip. Meinl lists 3 drummers playing it.
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| Diameter | .539″ (13.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Acorn (Big Acorn Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈37g est. |
| Weight class | Heavy |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Big Apple |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Jazz |
| Model number (SKU) | SB123 |
| 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 near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.
Tags models presented for jazz. Expect slimmer, lighter sticks built around cymbal legato and a delicate touch.