HOW DOES MEINL ENSURE THAT YOUR FAVORITE PAIR WILL ALWAYS FEEL THE SAME?

Drumsticks are the most important the Standard series on a ride, you profile by computer-controlled tool for any drummer. They bring hear the traditional acorn tip bring cutting blades. By sorting the raw out the beautiful tones of a cymbal out the highs for the crisp, slap of dowels first, only lightweight hickory or the sensitivity of a snare drum, attack. Switching to the Hybrid becomes Big Apple sticks (which and yet, they are a very personal series (featuring an acorn tip cut to are great for fast ride patterns) and choice. Today, a wide variety of barrel length to create the hybrid likewise, dowels with the most weight models, sizes and types exists, shape), you notice the cymbal will become the Heavy series (which and finding the right fit can be responds with a darker tonality features increased diameters and overwhelming. Meinl’s solution was from increased mid-frequencies thick tapered shoulders for endurance to create a focused line of high- and the attack changes to a knock. and heavy hitting). The final result is quality sticks with clear differences This large difference in sound comes that your favorite pair feels the way in the framework of the sizes most from making one small change you expect, every time. commonly used: 5A, 5B, 7A, and 2B. to the tip. Knowing a stick’s tonal Finally, Meinl sticks are proudly made response will help you refine your Have you ever played two different in Germany. This means taking the sound even further. sticks on your ride cymbal and time to check the quality at each noticed the sound change when you Have you ever found your favorite point in the manufacturing process so swapped the sticks? Many factors stick model to be too light or too that the Meinl family feels confident go into the reason this happens, heavy when buying a new pair? putting their name on each stick. and the R&D team at Meinl invested The Meinl solution was to add many hours in testing these a new step to how sticks are differences. They decided to craft manufactured: weigh and sort the their sticks from a cymbal player’s raw wooden dowels into designated perspective so that every stick models first. sounds great on cymbals first. Before being turned into sticks, After all, making cymbals has been the American Hickory and North the family business for a long time. American Hard Maple comes in the What does that mean when you are form of square dowels. Each dowel buying a pair of 7A’s? Starting with is shaped into a stick with a precise

◆ MADE IN GERMANY ◆ ◆ WEIGHT AND PITCH MATCHED ◆

2 Model No. Stick Wood Weight Tip Diameter Length STANDARD

SB100 7A Hickory Heavy Acorn Tip 0.535" 16"

SB101 5A Hickory Medium Acorn Tip 0.565" 16"

SB102 5B Hickory Med / Med-Light Acorn Tip 0.595" 16"

STANDARD LONG

SB121 7A Hickory Medium Acorn Tip 0.535" 16.5"

SB103 5A Hickory Light Acorn Tip 0.565" 16.5"

SB104 5B Hickory Light Acorn Tip 0.595" 16.5"

HYBRID

SB105 7A Hickory Heavy Hybrid Tip 0.535" 16.25"

SB106 5A Hickory Medium Hybrid Tip 0.565" 16.25"

SB107 5B Hickory Med / Med-Light Hybrid Tip 0.595" 16.25"

HEAVY

SB108 5A Hickory Heavy Acorn Tip 0.575" 16.5"

SB109 5B Hickory Heavy Acorn Tip 0.605" 16.5"

SB110 2B Hickory Med / Med-Heavy Acorn Tip 0.625" 16.5"

BIG APPLE

SB111 BOP 7A Hickory Light Big Acorn Tip 0.540" 16"

SB122 SWING 7A Hickory Light Small Acorn Tip 0.540" 16"

SB112 SWING 5B Hickory Light Small Acorn Tip 0.600" 16"

SB123 BOP 7A Maple Heavy Big Acorn Tip 0.540" 16"

SB124 SWING 5B Maple Light Small Acorn Tip 0.600" 16"

CONCERT

SB113 SD1 Maple Medium Round Tip 0.635" 16.375"

SB114 SD2 Maple Med-Light Barrel Tip 0.630" 16"

SB115 SD4 Maple Light Barrel Tip 0.545" 15.865"

3 YOUR FAVORITE PAIR WILL ALWAYS FEEL THE SAME

STANDARD

7A 5A 5B

Acorn Tip Acorn Tip Acorn Tip Heavy Hickory Medium Hickory Medium / Medium-Light Hickory DRUMSTICKS

STANDARD DRUMSTICKS Perfectly suited for many styles, our Standard sticks feature the traditional length and diameter that has been utilized by a wide array of drummers for decades.

Classic acorn tip shape produces full tonal response on cymbals and drums with clarity and articulation. Ø 0.595" Ø Ø 0.535" 0.565"

16"  Overall, we think drummers need consistency in their sticks, which is why we developed a very narrow weight range and density 16" 

SB102 16" for each model. Whenever you pick up your favorite pair, 

SB100

SB101 they will always feel the same.

4 DRUMSTICKS 5

Ø 0.595" 16.5"  SB104

5B Acorn Tip Acorn Light Hickory

Ø 0.565" 16.5"  SB103

Hickory 5A Acorn Tip Acorn Light

Ø 0.535" 16.5"  SB121

they will always feel the same. feel will always they 7A Acorn Tip Acorn

STANDARD LONG STANDARD NEW Medium Hickory

for each model. Whenever you pick up your favorite pair, pair, favorite your up pick you model. Whenever each for

Overall, we think drummers need consistency in their sticks, in their sticks, need think drummers consistency we Overall, which is why we developed a very narrow weight range and density and density range weight narrow a very developed we is why which The Standard Long sticks are are sticks Long The Standard made with the same as specs STANDARD LONG LONG STANDARD DRUMSTICKS models, but with our Standard an extra half inch of reach. of reach. half inch an extra length The additional stick feel a balanced provides and response. HYBRID

7A 5A 5B

Hybrid Tip Hybrid Tip Hybrid Tip Heavy Hickory Medium Hickory Medium / Medium-Light Hickory DRUMSTICKS

HYBRID DRUMSTICKS Designed for drummers playing in diverse bands and multiple situations with a wide range of musical styles and genres.

The unique tip starts as an acorn Ø Ø Ø

0.565" 0.595"

shape, which is trimmed down 0.535" to the classic barrel size for a hybrid design that produces a

16.25" 16.25" dark and smooth articulation 16.25" on cymbals. Additional length   and long taper give these sticks 

SB106 SB107 SB105 a quick response with greater rebound for fast chops and deep grooves.

6 HEAVY

5A 5B 2B

Acorn Tip Acorn Tip Acorn Tip Heavy Hickory Heavy Hickory Medium / Medium- Heavy Hickory

HEAVY DRUMSTICKS With increased length, diameter, and weight over the Standard models, these sticks are built for heavy hitters that want to transfer the energy from their sticks into their drums.

The shoulder has been thick- ened for greater durability. A thicker acorn tip generates powerful articulation and quick response around the drum kit. DRUMSTICKS Ø Ø Ø

0.605" 0.575"

0.625"

16.5" 16.5"

16.5"   

SB108 SB109

SB110

7 Ø 0.600" 16"  SB124 Light Maple SWING 5B 5B SWING

Small Acorn Tip Small Acorn NEW

Ø 0.540" 16"  SB123 Maple BOP 7A BOP 7A Heavy Big Acorn Tip Big Acorn NEW

as soloing. DRUMSTICK generates a quick a quick generates band all night. all night. band An extra-long taper taper An extra-long BIG APPLE BOP BOP BIG APPLE that carries a big a big that carries definition on cymbals. cymbals. definition on delivers full tonality on on full tonality delivers The oversized acorn tip tip acorn The oversized sound to push any push any sound to drums and woody stick stick drums and woody cymbal patterns, as well as well patterns, cymbal A fast and easy stick stick and easy A fast rebound for fast bop-style bop-style fast for rebound

Ø 0.600" 16"  SB112 BIG APPLE SWING DRUMSTICK SWING BIG APPLE to swing all night on the bandstand. all night on the bandstand. swing to who want a stick that does not overpower their cymbals. that does not overpower a stick who want BIG APPLE BIG SWING 5B 5B SWING Light Hickory Small Acorn Tip Small Acorn A well-balanced stick with a focused but light sound but light sound with a focused stick A well-balanced The undersized acorn tip yields a sweet articulation on cymbals for articulation for on cymbals tip yields a sweet acorn The undersized light grade hickory or maple, plus a small tip, is great for drummers drummers for is great or maple, plus a small tip, hickory light grade maximum clarity while allowing them to breathe. A combination of of A combination breathe. them to while allowing maximum clarity

Ø 0.540" 16"  SB122 SWING 7A 7A SWING Light Hickory

Small Acorn Tip Small Acorn NEW

Ø 0.540" 16"  SB111 BOP 7A

Big Acorn Tip Big Acorn Light Hickory DRUMSTICKS 8 CONCERT

SD1 SD2 SD4

Round Tip Barrel Tip Barrel Tip Medium Maple Medium-Light Light Maple Maple

SD2 DRUMSTICK A large maple stick that's light and easy to control with full dynamic range. Capable of working in all musical settings.

Its full 16" length and longer taper gives this stick a quick rebound.

The barrel tip produces woody stick definition with less mid-range overtones on cymbals than traditional round ball tip designs. Ø DRUMSTICKS

SD1 DRUMSTICK 0.545" A classic general use stick that is perfect for

all ages and applications 15.865" from snare drum to

full kit and classroom 

to stage. SB115

The round tip is easy to control Ø

and responds consistently on 0.630" all playing surfaces.

Rock maple wood is durable

yet lightweight for great 16"



balance and sound in all SB114 musical situations. Ø

0.635"

SD4 DRUMSTICK

16.375" A medium-thin stick that works for many

 applications, but is best

SB113 suited for times when volume control is needed.

A thicker shoulder gives this stick a solid feel in your hands with a great response.

Barrel tip and rock maple wood complement each other by producing good articulation without overpowering cymbals.

9 A NEW VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND ALTERNATIVE SOUNDS

STANDARD STANDARD FLEX LIGHT MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD BIRCH BAMBOO BAMBOO BAMBOO

Solid birch dowels. Solid bamboo Solid bamboo Lightweight bamboo dowels. dowels arranged multi-rods with less for more flexibility attack than our than standard Standard model multi-rod models. multi-rods, making them best suited for low volume situations. MULTI-RODS MEINL has a history of producing multi-rods for percussionists. Now we have expanded that lineup with multiple models and sizes using a wide variety of materials. Ø Ø Ø Ø 0.650" 0.650" 0.650" 0.630" 16.260"  16.260" 16.025"  16.025"  15.160" 

SB200

SB202 SB203 SB201

10 MULTI-RODS 11

- Ø 0.590" 15.865"  SB209 BAMBOO BAMBOO softer attack. softer REBOUND REBOUND MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD Features a foam a foam Features for durability and and durability for core in the center, in the center, core NEW en bamboo dowels dowels en bamboo surrounded by elev by surrounded MULTI-ROD BUNDLE STICKS BUNDLE MULTI-ROD Our Multi-Rod Bundle Sticks Our Multi-Rodcan BundleSticks desired amount of dowel spread. amount of dowel desired be used on all types of percussion of percussion on all types be used and adjustable rings to achieve the the achieve to and adjustable rings Ø 0.650" 15.865"  SB208

instruments from drum kit. cajon to

They feature both an easy-to-grip feature They handle BIRCH dowels for a a for dowels twelve birch birch twelve REBOUND REBOUND MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD surrounded by by surrounded focused attack. focused Features a foam a foam Features

core in the center, in the center, core NEW

Ø 0.650" 16.260"  SB207

HEAVY HEAVY dowels for for dowels and volume. greater attack attack greater MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD Thick hardwood hardwood Thick HARDWOOD

Ø 0.650" 16.025"  SB206 NYLON NYLON MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD SUPER FLEX FLEX SUPER that provides the the that provides A nylon multi-rod multi-rod A nylon a wooden handle. a wooden most flexibility and and most flexibility durability featuring featuring durability

Ø 0.965" 15.160"  SB204

XL layers of texture to your drumming. your to of texture layers is needed. BAMBOO BAMBOO MULTI-ROD MULTI-ROD Be inspired to create new grooves or add or add grooves new create to Be inspired Large bundle of bundle of Large tions where more more tions where low volume situa- volume low thud and low end end thud and low multi-rods great for for great multi-rods lightweight bamboo bamboo lightweight

Ø 0.535" 13.545"  SB302

7A FIXED FIXED 7A Brush featuring Brush featuring WIRE BRUSH WIRE set of metal wires. handle and a fixed handle and a fixed a 7A diameter stick stick diameter a 7A

Ø 0.565" 12.360"  SB301 COMPACT COMPACT WIRE BRUSH WIRE The metal wires fully fully The metal wires more comfortable for for comfortable more matched grip players. grip matched making these brushes these brushes making retract into the handles the handles into retract without a push / pull rod, without a push / pull rod,

NEW

Ø 0.440" 13.580"  SB309

VINTAGE VINTAGE WIRE BRUSH WIRE spread adjustment. spread Featuring an exposed an exposed Featuring brush lacks the rubber the rubber brush lacks aluminum handle, this aluminum handle, this sleeve most associated most associated sleeve it a retro look and smooth and look smooth it a retro feel. Retractable wires and and wires Retractable feel. push / pull rod allow for easy easy for allow push / pull rod with modern brushes giving brushes giving with modern

in every drummer‘sin every bag.

Ø 0.565" 13.580"  SB300 With snappy and crisp slaps, slaps, and crisp snappy With these brushes are a must-have must-have a these brushes are as well as lush sweeping tones, tones, lush sweeping as as well

of spread and and of spread WIRE BRUSHES BRUSHES WIRE STANDARD STANDARD WIRE BRUSH WIRE Retractable wires wires Retractable response needed. response drummers to quickly quickly to drummers and push / pull rod allow allow and push / pull rod

find the correct amount amount correct find the

ARE A MUST-HAVE ARE BRUSHES 12 MASTER THE CLASSICS, EXPLORE NEW TERRITORY

Our straightforward line of brushes gives drummers and percussionists the tools they need to play the classics as well as explore new sounds and textures.

BAMBOO BRUSH FIXED RETRACTABLE NYLON BRUSH NYLON BRUSH By using bamboo dowels in place of wires, we have created a unique type of A great alternative to wire Compact nylon brushes are a brush. Drummers can use the fan shape brushes, nylon brushes provide great tool for any percussionist in sweeping patterns or get a full and both flexibility and durability or drummer – extremely dura- fat backbeat from their snare drum, with a warmer sound. ble nylon brushes easily glide and percussionists can use them on in and out of the short handle. all types of instruments and effects. BRUSHES Ø Ø Ø

0.625" 0.625"

0.560"

13.545"  15.000"

15.120"  

SB304 SB303 SB205

13 LOW BASS HUSK BRUSHES Lightweight straw material TONES AND bundled together creates a unique blend of sound between brushes and rods. CRISP HIGHS Husk Brushes can be used on all types of percussion instruments from cajon to drum kit.

CAJON BRUSH JUMBO CAJON BRUSH HUSK BRUSH LIGHT HUSK BRUSH Our most popular Made for cajon players Produces a thick, brush for cajons allows looking to get a bigger sound low-end thump on all Produces a more the player to pull out out of their instrument. kinds of drums and mid-range sound. low bass tones as well The increased amount of percussion instruments as crisp highs to brushes provides an even without the attack. simulate slaps. deeper bass response. BRUSHES Ø 0.865" 14.290"  14.290"

SB305 Ø Ø Ø 0.905" 0.710" 0.710" 1.120" 14.290"  14.290" 14.290"  14.290" 14.290"  14.290"

SB308 SB306 SB307

14 TIMBALES

5 / 16" 3 / 8″ 1 / 2″

Hickory Hickory Hickory TIMBALES STICKS

TIMBALES STICKS Classic style timbales sticks made from American hickory Ø Ø Ø

0.3125"

for strength and 0.500" 0.375" durability.

They can be used on

15.945" 15.945" many percussion 15.945" instruments including  

timbales, cowbells, wood 

SB118 SB119 blocks and cymbals. SB117

SB117-3 SB118-3 SB119-3

(3-Pack) (3-Pack) (3-Pack)

15

Hybrid 5A sticks (made (made 5A sticks Hybrid from hickory) American felt mallet with a hard end. the butt added to features our popular our popular features SWITCH STICK 5A STICK SWITCH 5A Stick The Switch combination This is a great make that need to players for from changes quick to sticks sticks mallets or mallets to a performance. during PERCUSSION MALLET PERCUSSION with a stick A hybrid handle designed Hickory who percussionists for multiple for need a stick instrumentsand surfaces. tip is soft Round felt-covered used be safely enough to on hand drums and animal hide heads.

Ø 0.565" 16.500"  SB120

SWITCH SWITCH STICK 5A STICK with great attention to detail. to attention with great Hard Felt Mallet Felt Hard

Made from and hickory American NEW Hybrid 5A Stick with with 5A Stick Hybrid designed by drummers, these sticks drummers, these sticks designed by are built to the highest standards and and the highest built standards are to

Ø 0.630" 16.690"  SB116

MALLET Light Hickory Round Felt Tip Round Felt PERCUSSION PERCUSSION

Ø 0.635" 12.250"  SB125 STICK CONGA Leather Strike Pad Strike Leather 2B Hickory Handle Handle 2B Hickory

NEW not in pairs. CONGA STICK CONGA

the sound and feel of a of a the sound and feel

as congas, bongos, bongos, as congas, is designed to help help is designed to and features a 2B shaft for a 2B shaft for and features cajons, and djembes. cajons, and djembes. soundthat on drums easy grip. Sold individually, Sold individually, grip. easy players achieve a slap achieve players human hand. The handle is human hand. The handle is

with your hands, such hands, such with your VERSATILITY VERSATILITY FUNCTION & The Meinl Conga Stick The Meinl Conga real leather to better mimic mimic better to leather real

The striking pad is covered in is covered pad The striking are traditionally played played traditionally are made from Hickory American PERCUSSION STICKS PERCUSSION 16 GIANT CYMBAL SWELLS & THUNDEROUS TOMS

Ever wished your mallets felt as good as your drumsticks? We developed mallets for the drum set drummer so that switching between sticks and mallets is a seamless transition.

MEDIUM HARD MALLET MALLET

Medium-soft felt Hard felt mallet head mallet head for for versatility. more attack.

SUPER SOFT MALLET MALLETS Hand-sewn mallet head for a super soft attack.

DRUM SET MALLETS Our drum set mallets are specifically designed for drummers who need a mallet for cymbal swells and thunderous toms. Ø

Featuring a 5A diameter handle 0.565" made from American hickory for strength and durability.

15.750" Ø Ø

0.565"

0.565" 

SB400

16.260"

15.550"  

SB402

SB401

17 ACCESSORIES

KINETIC DRUM KEYS

At 75 grams, the Meinl Kinetic Key is one of the heaviest on the market. The added mass allows it to stay in position while enabling quick drum- head changes. Available in SB500 SB501 chrome or black.

STICK WRAP

The Meinl Stick Wrap provides a comfortable non-slip grip for any drummer or percussionist. Included are two pairs of stick wrap and application tape. ACCESSORIES SB502

DRUM TECH MULTI-TOOL

The Meinl Drum Tech Multi Tool covers the essentials needed by drummers and drum techs: a drum key, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, socket wrench, hex drivers (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5mm), and a bottle opener. It attaches to any bag or case with the carabiner hook. SB503

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SB504 SB505

SB506 NEW DRUMSTICK KEYCHAIN DRUMSTICK miniature of two Consisting the and one keyring, sticks Keychain Meinl Drumstick up with keep to is a fun way and stay importantyour keys instrument your to connected all the time.

drum hardware. STICK GRABBER STICK ACCESSORIES any cymbal stand or tubular stand or tubular cymbal any Angle adjustable. Attaches to to Angle adjustable. Attaches Holds up to two pairs of sticks. of sticks. pairs two Holds up to NEW

a pair of sticks within easy reach. reach. within easy of sticks a pair convenient stick holder that puts holder that puts stick convenient The Stick Grabber is a simple and is a simple and Grabber The Stick to pop open a cold one. one. pop open a cold to 5B BOTTLE OPENER Opener is a The 5B Bottle drummer any for fun way NEW All features are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. No part of this book may be reprinted, reproduced, or included in any online service in any form in whole or in part, without the prior permission of MEINL.

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