Synthetic drumstick and method of producing same

Details Synthetic drumstick and method of producing same Synthetic drumstick and method of producing same

1980-12-08

1982-03-23

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Drum and cymbal beaters

G10D 1302

Patent

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043206883

ABSTRACT:
A synthetic drumstick, including a method of producing the same, so as to provide the feel, handling and contour of a natural wooden drumstick, the synthetic drumstick being formed from a central hollow core having a predetermined length, short of the normal striking area of the stick, at which point a flexible tapered stud member is inserted in the core end. A glass-filled nylon skin is molded over both the central core and the flexible stud member, a striking tip being formed from the molded skin as an integral part of the drumstick. A second embodiment is also disclosed wherein the neck portion of the flexible stud extends outwardly of the outer skin body, whereby various sizes of striking tips may be secured thereto.

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