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The Bret Kuhn Arena Series Marching Snare Stick is a smaller version of the popular field series drumstick designed to the exact specification of Bret Kuhn, caption head and arranger for the world champion Cavalier Drum and Bugle Corps.The AS-BK is the newest drumstick in the Arena Series, designed specifically for the indoor marching percussion environment. Bret's stick is constructed of heartwood hickory and features a long taper and elongated oval bead for an increased rebound and a dark tone.
The AS-MM Arena Series Marching Snare Stick has been designed to the specifications of Mike McIntosh, Caption Head of The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and Percussion Coordinator for the award winning Carmel High School Band. The AS-MM is the first product in the new Arena Series, designed specifically for use in the indoor marching percussion environment. Constructed of heartwood hickory for excellent durability and response, the AS-MM features the full size thickness of an outdoor marching drumstick with a smaller round bead for increased articulation. The short taper and smaller neck creates a stick with a quick rebound and excellent response.
The FS-1 Marching Snare Drum Stick, like all Innovative Percussion drumsticks, is constructed of heartwood hickory. This wood results in a denser and slightly heavier stick with excellent durability and increased response. The FS-1 is designed with a comfortable thickness for any age level and a short taper for increased control and balance. The oval bead creates a full sound and excellent rebound. The FS-1 is perfect for marching snare drummers of any age.
The Innovative Percussion FS-1N Nylon Tip Marching Snare Stick features all the specifications, feel, and response of the popular FS-1 marching stick, but with a nylon tip for increased articulation and durability. This model is great for marching shows that call for a large number of ride cymbal or high-hat passages.
The FS-2 marching snare drumstick is constructed of heartwood hickory resulting in a denser and slightly heavier stick for excellent durability and increased response. The FS-2 features a short taper and a small reverse teardrop bead for strong rebound, quick response and crisp articulation at any dynamic level.
The IP Bret Kuhn Signature Model Marching Snare Stick is designed to the exacting specification of Bret Kuhn, Percussion Arranger of the world champion Cavalier Drum and Bugle Corps. Bret's stick is constructed of heartwood hickory, and features a long taper and elongated bead for increased rebound and a dark tone quality. The elongated bead results in added tip weight, creating increased response at lower dynamic levels. The FS-BK is slightly thicker than the FS-1 marching stick, for better control and durability.
The FS-JC Signature Model Marching Snare Stick is the newest addition to the Field Series Drumsticks designed to the exact specifications of Jim Casella, former percussion arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. Jim's stick is constructed of heartwood hickory featuring an oval bead and a long taper for increased rebound and smooth action.
The FS-MM Signature Model Marching Snare Stick is a larger version of the popular arena series drumstick designed to the exact specifications of Mike McIntosh, Music Coordinator and Percussion Arranger for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and Percussion Coordinator for the award winning Carmel High School Band. The FS-MM is the newest drumstick in the Field Series, designed specifically for the outdoor marching percussion environment. Mike's stick is constructed of heartwood hickory and features a round bead for increased articulation as well as a short taper and smaller neck for quick rebound and excellent response.
Paul Rennick, Director and Arranger of the University of North Texas Drum Line, and percussion caption head and arranger of the DCI High Percussion award winning Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, has now added a second design of the FS-PR signature model marching snare drumstick. The FS-PR2 is constructed of heartwood hickory, and features a slightly larger thickness, a long taper and a larger bulleted barrel shaped bead creating a quick rebound, while the larger size produces a full dark sound.
Paul is the director and arranger for the Contemporary-Pop Percussion Ensemble, which has featured some of the world's most renowned percussionists as guest artists. Since 1989 Paul has written and designed the shows for the 13-time PAS National Champion University of North Texas Indoor Drumline. He has also been percussion arranger and caption head for the Concord Blue Devils, Sky Ryders, Velvet Knights, and Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps. He is currently the director of percussion for the Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps.
Paul was a design team member, music composer/arranger, instructor, and percussion manager for the Tony & Emmy Award winning production "Blast!", recently on tour throughout the U.S. He has also been musical arranger for the Conrad Jupiters Hotel Casino in Gold Coast, Australia, and directs the percussion troupe "Stickworks" which has performed throughout Australia and currently in the U.S.
An active arranger and instructor for schools across the United States and Canada, his credits include numerous P.A.S., W.G.I., B.O.A., and MACDBA National Championships. Paul has been a clinician and contributing writer for the Yamaha Corporation and is currently on staff as a National Artist/Clinician with the Dynasty USA, Remo Inc., the Avedis Zildjian Co., and a Signature Artist with Innovative Percussion. He is also a member of the P.A.S. Marching Committee, and has many percussion ensemble works published through Drop 6 Media.
The FS-SG Field Series snare drum stick is designed to the specifications of Shane Gwaltney, visual designer and battery arranger for Music City Mystique, percussion coordinator and battery arranger for Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps, and percussion coordinator for Choctawhatchee High School. Like all of our marching snare drum sticks, the FS-SG is constructed of heartwood hickory. It features a medium taper that flows smoothly into the barrel-shaped bead without a defined collar. The large diameter makes the stick suitable for outdoor use while the bead provides a clear articulation, making the stick also appropriate for indoor playing.
NEW FOR 2009!!! TheIP Tim Fairbanks Field Series Marching Snare Stick replaces the Arena Series version. Constructed with the same profile, the diameter is increased to .710” giving the stick a bigger sound and feel.
