Stick of the Week for 4/1/12

311 drumsticksNo!  This is not an April Fool’s joke!  I am excited to welcome aboard the hugely popular band 311.  I recently heard about them having a huge Fan Day Celebration in Las Vegas.  Well, turns out I was going to be in Vegas that same day with my band Big Daddy Weave for a show at a church exactly 1 mile from the strip.  How convenient.

I started out the day around 8:45 am with a walk to the world famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop where the show Pawn Stars is filmed.  I made a few sample Custom Drumsticks for them to try out in their merchandise shop.  I hope to get a call back soon!  I then headed over to the Hard Rock where 311 was having a pre-party for the big event the following day.  I couldn’t stay much longer due to my show that evening so I left the sticks with the merchandise manager at the Hard Rock with hopes of him showing the sticks to the right people.  Well, that is exactly what happened.  I am so thankful for the opportunity to make these amazing drumsticks and know that the fans of 311 will  soon love them.

If you are a fan of 311 and get to make it out to a show, stop by the table and pick up a pair of 311 Custom Drumsticks.  I know you will love them as well!  If you want to order them online, you can do that by clicking here and visiting their online store.

This Says it All

Here is the latest review from our sticks at www.CustomStix.com

I don’t know if there is much I can add to this.  This says it all.

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“I was in need of drumsticks that would promote my band and the new album. I began an internet search and found Customstix.com  The website was very easy to use. I called the business owner,(Jeff) and he worked with me over the phone. The next day I had graphics in my email to sign off on. I needed a correction. It was corrected and sent later that day!! I loved the graphics and signed off on them. I received the drum sticks 3 business days later, they were exactly what I wanted as discussed over the phone. My band mates immediately told me that we needed to add a few pair to the merch table because they were incredible looking.

The very next band rehearsal lasted 4 hours. I played the sticks the entire time. After the first hour, you couldn’t tell the sticks were played.  I used them on some very uptempo songs on my hi-hat and ride and there were very few markings. At the end of the evening they were STILL in mint condition. Thats 4 hours of bashing these sticks on Sabian cymbals with very little wear. The tip of the stick brought out the bell of the ride and articulated my 8th note pattern, cutting through the electric guitar. These sticks are of the finest quality. I have played the Pro mark White Oak, Regal Tip, and Vic Firth. These are MY sticks as far as I’m concerned.

Price; I am able to represent my band and album, look and sound professional all for the cost of a drumstick that would have someone elses name and album or tour on them. Musicians Friend who??? Not anymore, Customstix.com from now on.

Jeff, Thanks for the awesome sticks, your awesome ministry and a great way to get my songs of praise out there and in style while I’m doing it!!”

-Michael Tiesing

Three Days Redemption

 

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.
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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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  • Click here for more testimonials.
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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?

Personalized DrumsticksWe 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.

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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?

Las Vegas Drumsticks

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!

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