I thought these had disappeared I was pleasantly surprised to discover these are still available, and even better on Amazon Prime. These taiko bachi are decently balanced, are a good size, and a nice weight. I believe they are hickory, not the “standard” kashi wood that heavier bachi from Japan use.I’ve been using them on and off for a few weeks now, and they feel pretty similar to my bachi from SFTD, except that they have some sort of coating on them (Polyurethane, maybe?). Just one layer, not really…
Snare Drum by Griffin | Black Hickory PVC Glossy Finish on Poplar Wood Shell 14″ x 5.5″ | Percussion Musical Instrument with Drummers Key for Students & Professionals | 8 Lugs & Deluxe Snare Strainer
I thought these had disappeared I was pleasantly surprised to discover these are still available, and even better on Amazon Prime. These taiko bachi are decently balanced, are a good size, and a nice weight. I believe they are hickory, not the “standard” kashi wood that heavier bachi from Japan use.I’ve been using them on and off for a few weeks now, and they feel pretty similar to my bachi from SFTD, except that they have some sort of coating on them (Polyurethane, maybe?). Just one layer, not really…