Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

On Sat, 14 Sep 2002 04:47:06 -0000, you wrote:

>I agree with walt. I've used both. Both seem to work equally well. The 
>wood tips last much longer on rubber pads than brass cymbals! And I 
>too use a lighter stick. It seems to be easier to get the full dynamic 
>range from the system. This can be especially helpful if you are a 
>hard hitter anyway.
>Since you brought it up, I have been wondering what stick choices 
>other acoustic-to-electronic transplants have made.

I have just got back into drumming after a 15 year hiatus, and my only
kit now is a DTXpress.  My stick preference was always Pro Mark 5B Oak
wood tips, but found them too heavy on the rubber pads.  I've since
switched to Pro Mark 747 Hickory wood tips.  It took some getting used
to, but picking up the 5B's seems really odd now.  The 747's are
considerably narrower, and slightly longer than the 5B's.  Their
smaller size, plus hickory versus oak makes them much lighter.




Jim Tonak
ratzo@tampabay.rr.com