Author Topic: AHEAD drumsticks thread (Read 35705 times)

drumster · « **Reply #25 on:** August 02, 2007, 06:50:50 PM »

Yo JP!

I think the AHEAD sticks are not for everybody. But if it's available locally, I think it will sell really well. I realized that drumsticks are a big issue amongst us Pinoy drummers (cost, durability, reliability etc.). The AHEAD sticks can be a good alternative to most drummers out there, especially the hard-hitting types.

Whoever will be distributing AHEAD sticks should be ready for its after-market parts and accessories, such as spare covers, tips, grip tapes etc. Investment kasi ang pagbili ng AHEAD sticks. One would buy a pair to start things off. After that, yung mga papalitan na lang ay yung mga covers, or even tips... No need to buy a whole new pair. And as far as I know, mas mura na ang mga replacement covers ng AHEAD compared to a brand-new branded pair of sticks.

I have a pair of AHEAD sticks. But I'm unable to use it anymore because one of the sticks broke. Personally, I still prefer wood sticks because of its feel and it sounds better and more musical, especially with cross-sticks. Pero kapag mabigatan na ang tugtog, AHEAD sticks are the real deal.

pedge22 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:50:22 PM »

Mga bosing, Im planing to buy a new set of replacement covers for my ahead sticks. My problem is nawala yung case nya and burado na yung label sa sticks, di ako sure sa size. Pano po ba malalaman ang size nya? Nabasa ko po sa website na ang sizes na available are long, medium, short and super short. Any idea kung ilang inches ang mga ito?

zach lucero · « **Reply #27 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:29:35 PM »

I have 3 pairs. Ive been using my first pair since june, playing almost everyday both at home and gigs. kahapon lang bumigay.

tipid sya in the long run, kasi ang tibay niya and yung after market sleeves are cheap. i bought the after market sleeves through vinci. I wouldn't use them for recording though. For live lang.

drumster · « **Reply #28 on:** November 29, 2007, 11:32:36 AM »

Quote from: pedge22 on November 28, 2007, 01:50:22 PM

Mga bosing, Im planing to buy a new set of replacement covers for my ahead sticks. My problem is nawala yung case nya and burado na yung label sa sticks, di ako sure sa size. Pano po ba malalaman ang size nya? Nabasa ko po sa website na ang sizes na available are long, medium, short and super short. Any idea kung ilang inches ang mga ito?

Post a photo of your AHEAD sticks. Maybe some of us here might correctly identify it.

pedge22 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 01, 2007, 09:06:00 AM »

Ok Sir Mod. Kuhanan ko muna ng pic ill post it on monday, pati yung sukat nya in inches. Thanks.....

autoexec · « **Reply #30 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:13:59 PM »

Question lang po, yung replacement shaft ba ng joey jordison stick eh iba pa sa 7a? Wala kasi akong makitang joey na replacement shaft lang... At meron bang nabibilhan ng nylon tip online?

cavsdieagram · « **Reply #31 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:24:48 PM »

Quote from: autoexec on December 01, 2007, 01:13:59 PM

Question lang po, yung replacement shaft ba ng joey jordison stick eh iba pa sa 7a? Wala kasi akong makitang joey na replacement shaft lang... At meron bang nabibilhan ng nylon tip online?

bro autoexec ung size ng replacement shaft ng JJsig stick eh MT... hindi ko alam kung pareho sila nung sa 7A kasi, ang alam ko lang na sizes eh LT, SL ska ung MT. regarding sa nylon tip, meron ata nun online eh...

sana nakatulong!

autoexec · « **Reply #32 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:27:36 PM »

Ui cavs, hehe, iisa lang ba yung kulay nung standard na shaft sa shaft nung kay joey?

cavsdieagram · « **Reply #33 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:44:45 PM »

Quote from: autoexec on December 01, 2007, 01:27:36 PM

Ui cavs, hehe, iisa lang ba yung kulay nung standard na shaft sa shaft nung kay joey?

isa lang un bro,

iba lang cgro sa picture...

pedge22 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 03, 2007, 08:34:22 AM »

Mga bosing eto na po ang pic. Bale sakto ung haba nya sa floor tom na 16 then the cover/shaft itself measures 10 inches. Any idea po ng model ng Ahead na to....

Kelangan na po talagang palitan kita nyo naman ang itsura na

bale 4 years na po yan hehehe.

vincher · « **Reply #35 on:** December 03, 2007, 11:57:09 AM »

anong ahead sticks ang gusto nyo magkaroon dito? sa mga current ahead users anong ahead ang gamit nyo? ano kailangan nyong mga size ng shaft at tips? sagot na mga pogi! hehehhehe

cavsdieagram · « **Reply #36 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:30:55 AM »

Quote from: vincher on December 03, 2007, 11:57:09 AM

anong ahead sticks ang gusto nyo magkaroon dito? sa mga current ahead users anong ahead ang gamit nyo? ano kailangan nyong mga size ng shaft at tips? sagot na mga pogi! hehehhehe

sir vinci nylontip sana ng Jjordison sig stick...hindi ko lang alam ung size nun...hehe tnx

vincher · « **Reply #37 on:** December 04, 2007, 12:44:58 PM »

noted.update kita.thanks for your reply

Quote from: cavsdieagram on December 04, 2007, 09:30:55 AM

sir vinci nylontip sana ng Jjordison sig stick...hindi ko lang alam ung size nun...hehe tnx

pedge22 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:51:00 PM »

Quote from: vincher on December 03, 2007, 11:57:09 AM

anong ahead sticks ang gusto nyo magkaroon dito? sa mga current ahead users anong ahead ang gamit nyo? ano kailangan nyong mga size ng shaft at tips? sagot na mga pogi! hehehhehe

Sir Vinci kung oorder ako ng replacement cover ng "rock" model, magkano po kaya?

autoexec · « **Reply #39 on:** December 04, 2007, 07:23:41 PM »

"5AT" yung size ng nylon tip ng JJ, 7A at 5AB

vincher · « **Reply #40 on:** February 23, 2008, 01:58:39 AM »

AHEAD sticks and accessories are now available at Vinci's Drum Shop check out our thread at the classifieds section. Thanks

atong_damuho · « **Reply #41 on:** February 24, 2008, 09:55:04 PM »

Quote from: pedge22 on December 03, 2007, 08:34:22 AM

Mga bosing eto na po ang pic. Bale sakto ung haba nya sa floor tom na 16 then the cover/shaft itself measures 10 inches. Any idea po ng model ng Ahead na to.... Kelangan na po talagang palitan kita nyo naman ang itsura na bale 4 years na po yan hehehe.

parang MT ung sukat ng taper nito 5a??

Quote from: vincher on December 03, 2007, 11:57:09 AM

anong ahead sticks ang gusto nyo magkaroon dito? sa mga current ahead users anong ahead ang gamit nyo? ano kailangan nyong mga size ng shaft at tips? sagot na mga pogi! hehehhehe

gamit ko ngayon ehh ahead JJ sig sticks.

vincher · « **Reply #42 on:** May 07, 2008, 07:08:18 PM »

16" MT .030"wall Ahead Stixs 5A
16" LT .030" Wall Ahead Stixs 5B
Slipknot 15.8 MT Ahead Stixs
Lars Ulrich 16.25 Ahead Stixs
Tommy Lee Silver Studio/Ahead
Tico/Torr 16.7LT Ahead Stixs
Travis Smith ST 16" Ahead Stx
Short Taper Covers Paid Ahead
Short Taper Silver Ahead
Short Taper Silver Ahead
Long Taper Covers Paid Ahead
Medium Taper Covers Pr. Ahead
Secret Artist Tipnylon Ahead
Switch Stix 5A/Mt WMAL Ahead
Bamstick Light Bamboo Ahead
Bamstick Heavy Bamboo Ahead
10" Double Sided Pad Ahead

Still in stock are replacement rings and tips, grip tapes, and replacement tapers

Some of the new items arriving soon at Vinci's Drum Center ( formerly The Drum Shop)

We are also proud to announce that The Drum Shop is the official dealer for ahead sticks in the Philippines.

Please feel free to email at the_drum_shop@yahoo.com or vinci@pldtdsl.net.You may also txt me at 0917-5234726 for any product questions or suggestions. AYUS!!!!

powercharge · « **Reply #43 on:** May 07, 2008, 10:47:48 PM »

Nice! May Ahead na sa atin! I have two pairs. One I bought in 1992 and the other one was last year. Since home drummer lang ako, my Circa 92 5A Ahead stick is still alive. I just replaced the taper once.

I like the response but I prefer the sound of wood sticks. Loyal ako sa 7A Vic Firth.

Ang na-miss ko na drumstick e yung ProMark Hotrods. I don't really now the real use of it but I love it for silent practice. Medyo mahal lang.

vincher · « **Reply #44 on:** May 08, 2008, 12:33:05 AM »

hello powercharge! i'm pleased to inform you that ahead just released a counter part for the promark hot rods.I'll inform the bulletine board when it arrives.thanks

Quote from: powercharge on May 07, 2008, 10:47:48 PM

Nice! May Ahead na sa atin! I have two pairs. One I bought in 1992 and the other one was last year. Since home drummer lang ako, my Circa 92 5A Ahead stick is still alive. I just replaced the taper once.

I like the response but I prefer the sound of wood sticks. Loyal ako sa 7A Vic Firth.

Ang na-miss ko na drumstick e yung ProMark Hotrods. I don't really now the real use of it but I love it for silent practice. Medyo mahal lang.

powercharge · « **Reply #45 on:** May 08, 2008, 08:34:37 PM »

Really? That's good news! We now have more choices! Thanks Vinci

autoexec · « **Reply #46 on:** May 09, 2008, 03:28:19 AM »

bakit walang silver ang MT?? O_O

cavsdieagram · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2008, 12:15:31 AM »

yoko na ng ahead!!!

Share ko lang tong JJ sig stick kong nabali...

no offense sa mga users ha. Ok naman din ang ahead kaso iba parin talga kapag wood eh... salamat

vincher · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2008, 12:23:36 AM »

pinalo mo ba using yung butt area??

Quote from: cavsdieagram on May 25, 2008, 12:15:31 AM

yoko na ng ahead!!! Share ko lang tong JJ sig stick kong nabali...

no offense sa mga users ha. Ok naman din ang ahead kaso iba parin talga kapag wood eh... salamat

drumster · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:14:23 AM »

I am also one of those unfortunate drummers who have a broken AHEAD stick.

I already told my story a few times online, but I'll share it again...

I got my first and only pair of AHEAD sticks sometime in 2002, through my good friend who went to the US. In early '03, my former band and I were performing in Malaysia, and I would often use my AHEAD 5B sticks whenever we play heavy music. One night, during the middle of a song, I noticed one of my AHEAD sticks feeling "weak". So, after the gig, I inspected it. There I discovered its damaged core. Take note... It's the core, not the replaceable cover.

I tend to play heavily at times, but not in an abusive nor damaging level. So I can't believe that my supposedly tough and durable AHEAD aluminum alloy drumstick broke, considering the fact that I'm pretty much careful with my things. I'm not sure if my frequent rimshots back in the day contributed to its damage. But I don't think it's supposed to happen. I may be a victim of a possible factory defect, or a lemon (a product with a hidden manufacturing defect). I tried repairing it with steel epoxy, but it didn't work.

I still kept my AHEADs, though obviously I can't use it anymore. I kept it as my personal museum piece, and as reference or proof that these things do break. I didn't pose this reply to diss AHEAD sticks. This is just a piece of reality based on my personal experience. Anyway, I still prefer the feel and sound of good old wood.

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