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SH516 Sabar Timbale Stick
The Promark SH516 is a hickory drumstick for percussion, listed by Promark as the SH516 Sabar Timbale Stick. It is .311″ (7.9 mm) in diameter and 15.512″ (394 mm) long.
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| Diameter | .311″ (7.9 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.512″ (394 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | — |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈14g est. |
| Category | Other |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | SH516 |
| Brand | Promark |
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.
Founded 1957 in Houston, Texas. It began by importing Japanese sticks and brought Japanese white oak to the US market. Owned by D'Addario since 2011; Kyoritsu handles Japan.
Anything outside the categories listed here: timbale sticks, cymbal sticks, taiko bachi and the like.