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Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks Nylon2B

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    Nova12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks
     
    4.2

    (based on 225 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (134)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (44)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (19)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (20)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (8)

    89%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Functional (5)
    • Good quality (5)
    • Easy to use (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Back-up (7)
      • Practicing (6)
      • Concerts (5)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Experienced (6), Professional musician (4)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Great value in sticks.

      Ive been using Nova 5A Nylonsfor over 6 years. Money is tight and it just dosent make sense to pay for brand name sticks when deals like these are out there. These stick are ...Read complete review

      Ive been using Nova 5A Nylonsfor over 6 years. Money is tight and it just dosent make sense to pay for brand name sticks when deals like these are out there. These stick are hickory. Some will have small blemishes like knots but they always run straight and true. Excellent balance, bounce and weight. I tried the Goodwood in the same size and they just dont feel near as balanced. Rimshots sound good and they dont chip out too badly. Youll sooner split it in half than chip them but that all depends on the player as well. The only negative thing I can come up with is that these sticks will soak up hand sweat there upsetting the balance a bit. I gig with these sticks and practice too.

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      You Get What You Pay For...

      These sticks are truely little more than a "stick". There is almost no quality matching of tone, weight, balance point, or stick circumfrence. Since I received a bulk pak o...Read complete review

      These sticks are truely little more than a "stick". There is almost no quality matching of tone, weight, balance point, or stick circumfrence. Since I received a bulk pak of these as a gift from a relative (my wife) I felt obligated (required) to at least use them. Thank goodness they are finally gone!

      Almost every stick has a radically different characteristic than it's sleeved partner. You will best be served by attempting to re-partner (and mark) the entire batch on your own. These are the first sticks I've ever owned that required including curvature as part of their sorting properties. Almost every stick had some degree of warping effect ranging from a slight bend on up to won't even roll across a table with a good push.

      For anybody even remotely serious about percussion, please, don't waste your time with these as you definately will be very disappointed. However if you're a beginning percussioninst on a budget or even an elemenetary school music director, these would be just fine. While these sticks do have the durability, and ocassionally the weight of a set of "pro sticks", I would have to classify these as little more than a "toy" due to the lack of consistency manufacturing and pair matchings.

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      5.0

      Good quality sticks made affordable...

      By JamMaster01

      from Wilmington, NC

      About Me Professional Musician

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Affordable
      • Decent Feel
      • Functional
      • Good Quality
      • Not Warped
      • Semi-durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backup
        • Jams
        • Open Mics
        • Practicing

        Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

        Our organization supplies these sticks for use with our drum kit during weekly Blues jams. As many as 6-7 drummers per night will use them, and they take one hell of a beating. They hold up well, don't splinter too early, and participating drummers are pleased with their durability. We've been buying these sticks for years and we'll continue to do so - as long as they remain available.

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        best value!

        By dwdrummer61

        from DECATUR ILLINOIS

        About Me Professional Musician

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        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Functional
        • Good Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Concerts
          • Practicing

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          for the price... GREAT!

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          4.0

          Pairs for Price

          By danokenchey

          from Kinsman, Ohio

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Functional
          • Good Quality
          • Price And Pairs

          Cons

          • Nothing Bad To Say

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Concerts
          • Good For Everthing
          • Practicing

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          The NOVA brand sticks may have minor imperfections, but the imperfections are so minute that it doesnt make too much a difference in playing. The only problem I have ever had with these sticks were that they may crack internally and eventually split. With that said, the price you get for the amount of sticks... Who can complain? Not me. I recommend these to anyone who is into drumming or percussion. Thanks.

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          5.0

          Good Deal will get more when there gone.

          By JAMEY

          from TACOMA Wa

          About Me Professional Musician

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Functional
          • Good Quality
          • The Price
          • They Work Great

          Cons

          • No Con
          • Was None

          Best Uses

          • Concerts
          • On Drums

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          There vic firth seconds and work fine. To me you get more then you payed for with this deal.
          I will buy more like i have in the passed.
          THANKS M F

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          4.0

          need to be longer

          By CHOP-CHOP

          from Bismarck,Mo.

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Quality

          Cons

          • Not Long Enough

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Practicing

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          The worst thing about them is the side of the tips usually pop out and there is still plenty of stick left,the length needs to be specified(only 15 1/2 in.) prefer 16 1/4 in.,a little light in weight, But, only play as a hobby now,(40+yrs.exp.) so they work just fine. Had 3 pr. pro.mark Neil Peart time machine series, 1pr. lasted 6months the tip side popped sticks still like new, the other 2 pr. lasted about 1 month ea. before the tips popped. payed almost as much for the 3 pr. pro.mark as the 12 pr. NOVA's. Usually play from 1-3 hrs. a day. Well worth the price.

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          5.0

          Nova by Vater American Hickory Sticks

          By Re-nester

          from Pomona, CA

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Great price
          • Hickory-straight And True

          Cons

          • Not Weighted
          • Who Cares

          Best Uses

          • All Around Great Stick
          • Backup
          • Concerts
          • Practicing

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          Get these sticks, you won't be dissapointed. No, they are not weighted but who cares? Once your swinging wood you won't notice the very slight differences in weight. Amarican hickory! last gig after gig.

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          2.0

          U get what you pay for

          By Theguyintheback

          from Omaha, NE

          About Me Professional Musician

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Cheap
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Fragile
          • Light Use Only

          Best Uses

          • Backup

          Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

          As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Vic Firth is a good brand however these sticks do not deserve their label. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to going through $9 pairs of sticks every show and this was not a good solution. These would be ideal for either stocking a school with backup sticks or for very light hitters.

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          5.0

          Will buy again!

          By Kd

          from Columbia, S.C.

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

                Love my 2B's.....shipped right out, got them in 3 days!

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great value in sticks.

                By voidofreason.com

                from McDonough Ga

                About Me Experienced

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

                      Ive been using Nova 5A Nylonsfor over 6 years. Money is tight and it just dosent make sense to pay for brand name sticks when deals like these are out there. These stick are hickory. Some will have small blemishes like knots but they always run straight and true. Excellent balance, bounce and weight. I tried the Goodwood in the same size and they just dont feel near as balanced. Rimshots sound good and they dont chip out too badly. Youll sooner split it in half than chip them but that all depends on the player as well. The only negative thing I can come up with is that these sticks will soak up hand sweat there upsetting the balance a bit. I gig with these sticks and practice too.

                      Comment on this review

                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      good sticks, good price.

                      By Dutchy 72

                      from Carthage, MO

                      About Me Experienced

                      Ask me a question

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Functional

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Backup
                        • Concerts
                        • Practicing

                        Comments about Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks:

                        I've been playing semi professional for the last 4 years. I've been using the Vic Firth NOVA's for the last 2 years. Sticks break, expensive ones, cheap ones. Some go fast, some take a long time. But for this price, it suits me well to break a pair of sticks every few weeks. I got a sweet deal on them the last time and ordered 2 bricks. I don't think I will change sticks again soon.

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