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Concert NO.1 ／ Concert Series
The PLAYWOOD NO.1 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by PLAYWOOD as the Concert NO.1. It is .630″ (16.0 mm) in diameter and 14.567″ (370 mm) long. It has a ball tip.
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| Diameter | .630″ (16.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.567″ (370 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | Concert Series |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | NO.1 |
| Brand | PLAYWOOD |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
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.
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.