John Crocken, the mastermind behind JC Drumsticks, recently sent Modern Drummer a set of the newly minted, handmade, commemorative America 250th Anniversary Drumsticks. The sticks are made of solid ebony wood measuring at 17” in length. They have a shaft width of .725mm, and a bead width of .705mm. These are relatively heavy sticks weigh in at over 100 grams and are based on the Soistman #3 Rudimental Stick of Civil War fame. Rounding out the sticks are metal ferrules engraved with 250 on a Liberty Bell, sitting on a field of the American flag. 1776-2026 is engraved below and each stick is signed by John Crocken. These are high-end sticks for rudimental drummers and collectors alike. The ebony wood is dense and heavy, the sticks are perfectly balanced, and weight matched for digging into your favorite rudimental piece. So, jump on board the 250th and feel the patriotism with […]

July 2026 Issue