Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> Sticks get splintered when you start hitting real
> metal cymbals (and rims). If you play with sticks that
> have been used on an acoustic kit, you may risk
> damaging at least the cymbal triggers on the DTXpress
> since the splintering is localised in that area.

I didn't think about that when I got my DTX kit. However, I did buy myself
two fresh pairs of sticks at the time. Why?

1) These pairs stay with the electronic set, are only used with the
electronic set, and are therefore relatively clean. I didn't want to
transfer the grunge from my other sticks to the nice new pads.

2) I'd forget my head if is wasn't stapled on ;-) Ever gone somewhere to
play and remembered to bring your kit but forgot to bring any sticks? I
have. So....

o) My electronic set has two pairs of sticks in the Rubbermaid tub I carry
it around in,

o) My acoustic set has a pair of sticks in the trap case (just in case),

o) My stick bag has two pairs of sticks for those occasions when I am
playing without either drum set.

--- Tom