Natural Bamboo (5A)
The Natural 5As are much lighter than the Strata or any other hickory brand in general. This was perfect for last night's gig where the venue was acoustically boomy and playing softly was necessary. The Naturals felt great in-hand, well balanced and with just enough toothy grain for a confident grip. Hickory sticks always seem too smooth and hard to grip lightly without fear of them sliding out of my hands completely. The bamboo fibers of the Boso sticks provide a natural grip even before the fingers have had a chance to warm up.
Strata Bamboo (5A)
Third set, time to get a little loud and funky for the dancers. The Stratas are heavier than the Naturals – similar in weight to hickory and they felt great the entire set. The extra weight provided for more volume and the toothy grain of the bamboo provided perfect feel. These are my stick of choice but a future order will include the 5B size. I normally find the typical 5B sizing to be a little too thick and heavy so I'm hoping Boso may eventually provide something in between the 5A and the 5B.
Some of these things are not like the others
Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Boso stamps a "B" on the butt ends of their sticks so you can easily spot them in a crowded stick bag. Brilliant.
I highly recommend perusing the Boso website to learn more about why bamboo is highly sustainable and environmentally friendly. I'm not endorsed by Boso and I purchased the sticks myself.
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