Zildjian 5A Nylon Dip Drumsticks Marching Baritones Western Electric developed the passive

Western Electric developed the passive EQ in the 30's to improve speech quality in a typical telephone system

Better sound projection than natural wood

Thumb Hook: Adjustable Plastic

Walter Boeykens

Top Bracing Pattern: Modified X Series X

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