The roster
Pellwood Artists
From The Rasmus to Air Supply and Uriah Heep, drummers across the UK, Europe and the US play sticks hand-turned in Čestice. Here they are, with the exact model each one uses.
The Rasmus · Finland
“Everything you need in one package: durability, balance and grip. That's why I chose Pellwood drumsticks.”
Uriah Heep
Has also worked with Tony Iommi, Alan Price, Chris Barber and Van Morrison. Teaches on Sky Television's musician's channel and at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music.
Plays: Pellwood Russell Gilbrook Signature "Animal"
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Air Supply · USA
“The very first drum sticks I owned 25 years ago were made by Pellwood. Years later, I tried them again and I was surprised by their excellent quality. It is priceless to work with a small company that goes for quality, not just quantity.”
Plays: Pellwood Pavel Valdman Signature
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Matthew Green
Palace Drum Clinic · designer of the 55AM · UK
Plays: 55A / 3B Vintage Custom
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UK
“I switched from a far more expensive big-name brand to Pellwood 5B Classics years ago and never looked back. Reliable, durable, perfectly balanced.”
Plays: Pellwood X-Line 5B Classic
Mika Ronos
Marpo & Troublegang, Lucie Bílá · Czech Republic
“I use hornbeam sticks and they last long even if I play very hard. Pellwood? The best drumsticks ever!”
Michael Ivory
Heavy Pettin · UK
Plays: Custom Rock Classic Medium
Jiří “Zelí” Zelenka
Vladimír Mišík & ETC · Czech Republic
Plays: Pellwood Swing Model Hickory
Jan Fröhlich
Lunetic · Czech Republic
“The very first time I grabbed them, they just fit in my hand. For me the only choice.”
Martin Švec
Cocotte Minute · Czech Republic
“I don't even remember the last time I broke a stick. A top-class drummer like me must have top-class sticks.”
Plays: Pellwood 5A Medium Hickory
Tristan Long
The Tornados · UK
Jan Skirde
Maschinist · Germany
“I love the punchy feel of the extra long Heavy Metal drumsticks! The option to choose between a wood or nylon tip for all stick sizes is brilliant and unique!”
Plays: Pellwood Heavy Metal Hickory
Pavel Neumann
Civilní Obrana · Czech Republic
“Perfect quality with a human attitude. These sticks just do not break.”
Plays: Pellwood 5A Medium Hickory
Dominik Kopečný
Voxel · Czech Republic
“The durability of Pellwood drumsticks is beyond compare. They deteriorate two or three times slower than the rival brands!”
Plays: Pellwood 5A Medium
Branko Križek
Tereza Krippnerová & The Masters · Czech Republic
Plays: Pellwood 8C Branko Križek Hickory (signature)
Peter Bultitude
Genesis Connected · UK
Plays: X-Line Signature
Petr Danyi
Minami, Scarlet Rose · Czech Republic
“I like these sticks for their excellent balance and endurance.”
Plays: Pellwood 5A Medium
Libor Jandík
Dundee & Friends · Czech Republic
“The 5D Custom produces a beautiful dark sound on the cymbals, just as I require.”
Plays: Pellwood 5D Custom Hickory
Nikoleta Šurinová
Independent, CSGT winner 2018 · Slovakia
“Pellwood Drumsticks feel great in my hand. They are very durable. I did not break any of them until now!”
Henrik Engqvist
Independent · Sweden
“The 2B looked super heavy and too large for my hands, but actually it was super light and easy to play. I never broke a 2B Pellwood stick!”
Plays: Pellwood 2B Niclas Campagnol
Darren Noden
Rang-A-Tang · UK
Plays: Premium/Custom 6A Universal, 8B-Bebop
Gary Reece
Dirty Ruby · UK
Plays: Custom 8B-Bebop
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Martin Ranscombe
UK
Plays: Custom 2B Hornbeam
Garrie Day
Bastyon · UK
Plays: X-Line Custom 2B 30 Days
Jason Smith
UK
Plays: Premium Custom 8B-Bebop
Kamil Slezák
Druhá Tráva · Czech Republic
Plays: Pellwood Big Band Hornbeam / Hickory
Thomas Ockenden
UK
Plays: Custom 5A / 5B
Josh Ketch
The Golden Age of TV, Long Legged Creatures, Tetes de Pois · UK
Plays: X-Line 5D Custom, Timbale A
Tash Buxton
UK
Plays: Custom 5A Medium
Adrain Treacher
Dopesickfly · UK
Steve Wilson
UK
Steve Gibson
Nick Steed Five, Chris Farlowe · UK
Full roster (photos pending)
| Karol Drea | Parliament Square | X-Line Rock Classic Extra Long, Hickory |
| Tim Wilson | Under A Banner | 3A X-Line |
| Tim Jones | BigWolf | 5D Custom X-Line |
| Tim Downes Hall | Splat the Rat, Dangermind, Bones | X-Line 5A Nylon, 7A Extra Slim, RX19 Rods |
| Ted Duggan | Dark Side Of The Wall | 5A X-Line |
| Paul Brown (PAB) | Independent | — |
| Martin Savage | Firebird | X-Line Rock Classic Medium |
| Jay Patterson | Chasing Mallory | Premium Custom 2B |
| Robin Shute | Emerald Hill, Cachexic | X-Line 5A Hickory |
| Jase Chambers | SkaBurst | X-Line 5A Medium Hickory |
| Pavalos | Session & Independent | X-Line 9B / 7A |
| Paul Boocock | The Chicago Blues Brothers | X-Line Jazz Model Hickory |
| Mike Rees | Mentallica | X-Line Jazz Model |
| Big Mick Electus | — | Premium 3A, Rock Classic Extra Long |
| Daniel Letman | Independent | Premium 5A Medium Hickory |
| Isaac Ajala | — | 5D Custom, 8A Latin X-Line Hickory |
| Greg Sheffield | JoCee, Robert J. Hunter, The Polka Dots | X-Line 5B Maxi / Swing Model |
| Dezz Wotton | — | TBC |
| Chris MacKinnon | It's Not A Phase, Mum! | X-Line Hickory 5B Classic |
| Craig Simcox | Higher On Maiden, Ian Danter Band | X-Line 2B Clive Blurr Hickory |
| Barney Stevens | Independent | 6A Universal Hickory |
| Tom Perry | Jax&Co | 5D Custom Hickory |
| Nick Rudd | Sour Tusk, Doomsday Outlaw | 5A Premium Hickory Wood Tip |
| Dan Swann | Godless Suns | — |
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