Welcome Aboard Nintendo!
Wow! I was blown away to get the phone call from an exec. at Nintendo in Seattle at Nintendo of North America asking for a custom drumstick for the launch of their new game Rhythm Heaven Fever! What an honor to be associated with such a huge household name like Nintendo. Having never worked this closely with a global company of their size I was unaware of the red tape, but it was well worth it in the end. We proved once again why it is so much better to go with a product made in the US when the potential of children using itis likely. We are thankful to have a product that is safe for everyone to use without having to give thought to lead and other potential hazards with manufacturing on a large scale.
Let us know if you make it to the Nintendo store in New York City and get a pair of their new drumsticks. I know you will be blown away with the design!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Personalized Drumsticks may not be what you think of when you think of Valentine’s Day. However, that was before you saw custom drumsticks from Custom Stix™. Here are a few designs that will brighten the day of a drummer who you thought had everything. Sure, you can get roses, candy, a card, etc… but what could be better then getting them 2 pair of personalized drumsticks from Custom Stix™ with their own personalized message?
Here are a few pictures of two of our designs.
Nothing says I Love you like 2 pair of custom graphic drumsticks!
You can order your very own by clicking here. Remember, get your order in by Jan. 30th in order to get them in time.
A Great Stocking Stuffer!
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Like most people, you probably have a musician on your list. They are usually the hardest person to shop for. That’s why I started www.Customstix.com. After a meeting with a friend that was a big Guitar Hero fan, we came up with a plan to make available to the world for the first time full-color graphic personalized drumsticks. I knew I had to make it happen. That’s the short version of how Custom Stix™ began.
Almost 200,000 drumsticks later, we are still the only company in the world that can do a 2 pair minimum, full color graphic personalized drumstick with free shipping for only $29.99. Below are a few of our most popular designs.
Below are a few testimonials of what others are saying about their Custom Stix™:
“I thought the graphics on the sticks were awesome. They far exceeded my expectations. Your toughest critic…my son Chris…thought they were incredible. He thought the sticks themselves were going to be crappy. He was amazed that they weren’t. He loves them so much, he wants the Drumline to use them during the next Marching Band season”.
Helen
“I just received the drum sticks and they are SICK!!! I love them! You did an awesome job. Thank-you so much. I appreciate all your help with this. He’s going to love them for his birthday surprise!”
Kristy-
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Will they arrive in time for Christmas? HOPEFULLY! We ship via the U.S. Postal Service
All Christmas orders placed by Dec. 20th at 8 am central time will be shipped via the USPS First Class the afternoon of Dec. 20th.
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*******Click here to order your own personalized drumsticks from Custom Stix™. Give them a one-of-a-kind gift. They will be blown away!
Custom Stix in Action!
This is a video from Jeff Jones, Custom Stix™ endorsed artist playing with his personalized drumsticks. He plays for the band Big Daddy Weave. Here are a few thing Jeff had to say about his Custom Stix™.
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“I had endorsement deals with several major brands before playing Custom Stix™ and I can honestly say I prefer these sticks over any brand I have ever played. I have been playing drums for over 25 years and have played every brand known to man and have gone through hundreds of sticks. These sticks feel great and last a very long time! I haven’t found a better stick anywhere. Period!”
To order your very own Personalized Drumsticks like Jeff, click here.
Where Are My Sticks?
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Well, if you have been playing drums very long your answer will surely be yes. I have found myself in many different situations where my drumsticks were among a lot of other drumsticks. When I was taking band in school I was constantly having to defend my reasons to others as to why I knew that “Those” drumsticks were mine. Even though there were no initials or names to separate mine from the others, I still knew they were mine. I would have given anything to have had personalized drumsticks from Custom Stix™ to help solve this problem.
If you know a middle school band student or anyone who is among other drummers on a regular basis, surprise them with our two pair special for Christmas. We offer personalized drumsticks with the graphic and text of their choice all with free shipping for only $29.99! Check out the photos here to see what the finished product looks like. If a drummer sets our sticks down in a room full of drummers, they will never have to ask the question again, “Where are my sticks?”
Sticks for a Cure?
We are excited to introduce the Breast Cancer Awareness Personalized Drumsticks from Custom Stix™. I’m sure most of you know someone or have heard of someone who has suffered from this terrible disease. I have a friend who just found out she is cancer-free after a long battle with Breast Cancer. It is truly a sad diagnosis with a long struggle ahead. Cancer recently took the life of my father-in-law and has taken the lives of many friends and family member in the past. I’m sure there are many stories you could tell about how cancer has robbed your loved ones from a long and healthy life.
We are excited to play a small roll in funding research to find a cure for Breast Cancer. For every order of our Breast Cancer Awareness Personalized Drumsticks placed, we will contribute 100% of the profits generated from that sale. Get some for a friend who has lost someone close to remind them of the great memories they shared, get some for someone who is a survivor as a reminder of how they beat this terrible disease, get some for someone currently battling the disease as an encouragement for the to “Beat” the disease, or get some for yourself just because they are cool, and they will help get us closer to finding a cure for Breast Cancer.
Do You Stand Out?
If you want a drumstick that will help define your image behind the kit with more than just a plain wood grain drumstick, Custom Stix™ is the answer. Notice the plain stick in the middle below. To say it is boring would be an understatement. This is what most other companies are offering. They don’t apologize for their limitations either. They simply assume their clients don’t want them because they don’t get request from them for graphic drumsticks. This is a common excuse used by companies all over. However, it doesn’t bring about change and forward thinking, only more of the same. We try to offer what our clients want. We as drummers have been playing the same boring drumsticks for hundreds of years since the first cave man made some from a tree. I want to change that by offering drummers something different, something unique.
I’ve had endorsement deals with both Vater and Promark and was never given the chance at a great price to develop my own image and brand of drumstick. Well, now I can and I am offering that same opportunity to others. Check out our Personalized Drumsticks and our Custom Drumsticks and let us set you up with some drumsticks that truly represent what you are all about.
What Stays in Vegas?
Ever been to Vegas? Ever Bought a souvenir there? Well, Now’s your chance to get this one-of-a-kind pair of custom drumsticks with killer graphics from Las Vegas! You may have to leave your memories behind, but you will have these sticks to remind you of the good times.
All with FREE shipping!
Stick of the Week for 8-10-2011
This week we feature the band 33 Miles. This duo is a force of energy. If you have seen them live then you know exactly what I am talking about. If you haven’t, well, what are you waiting for? There aren’t many bands who have both strengths. Great vocals and great musicianship. Usually one stands out above the other. 33 Miles is an exception. They posses both strengths.
I have known Chris Lockwood, the guitar player and background singer in the group for several years. We went to the same college in Mobile, AL and attended the same church for a while. I have only known Jason Barton, the lead singer for a few years, but have realized he is quite the singer and makes it seem easy from the stage.
I really dig their design. It features each of them on their own stick sold as a pair. I often joke about selling them as singles to see which one is more popular!
Check their site for upcoming shows to see where they are coming soon. If you get a change to see them in person, don’t pass it up!
For more “Sticks of the Week” click here.
Finally, the “How To” for this famous groove
Finally, the groove Jeff Porcaro made famous with the band Toto, is explained by Custom Stix™ artist Jeff Jones. Having played drums for over 25 years and having taught lessons for over 20 years, Jeff understands the complexity of this groove and how to simplify it for easy understanding. This video was shot while Jeff was in Canada on tour with his band Big Daddy Weave. He is sitting in on this great DW kit belonging to Michael Anderson of Building 429. Enjoy!
Notice, Jeff’s personalized drumsticks are the Crosses Black on Transparent design.
