Product Spotlight: Ahmir Thompson Signature

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is a unique drummer with unique needs! Hear how those needs led to the development of his popular signature drumstick!

[brussellification]

Quest is a god. He has deep knowledge of drumming and playing techniques without being cocky or arrogant. I have always admired and respected him. Much love to Questlove!

[tdrum]

Hitting light is how the old time r&b/soul/funk cats did. Look how light all the JB players played. It gets that feel/finesse and dynamic sound to it

[windexfighter]

He's absolutely correct about breaking sticks. I used to go through quite a few sticks during my first 10 years playing drums. Over the last 10 years, my technique has gotten better and I've learned how to play my drums and cymbals and I hardly go through sticks nowadays, and I play mostly metal and I'm using really light maple sticks.

[danyulwilliams]

Questlove is one of my favorite drummers, and those are very nice drumsticks for him!!! ❤😊❤😊

[MarkkuDrummer]

He´s not only highly sought after in the states by hip-hop cats. He´s the groovemaster to us drummers here in Finland too...always amazing how he can play like that!

[ianhaan]

i never noticed it. he has incredible hand technique! so relaxed!

[ColeSmithey]

Thanks so much for these truly amazing sticks! There're the tastiest sticks I've ever played. These sticks are so fast, you can't help but find grace notes you didn't know you had. The extra length gives so much snap on the accents. The grip gives the perfect grippy fulcrum spot, so holding the sticks with only index finger and thumb swings like a mutha. These are also the best sticks for spinning, especially because that cool black and white makes for some legit stagecraft. Wow! I didn't know what a difference could be had with these sticks, or any sticks. These babies are next level. What balance. Vic Firth is the only stick company for me. Stick with it Questlove! Big love!

[Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

just found these on amazon; love the specs and design, but *there needs to be a version with nylon tips.* i'll see how they sound on the cymbals when i receive them tomorrow....

[JakePresnallPercussion]

They are so thin; right in between a 5A and a 7A. First time I ever put a pair in my hands and started playing with them I felt like I was gonna break them but that was about two years ago and they are still holding strong.

[travisfalk]

I just got these sticks today, and there super long so I can reach my roto tom's, they're super cool

[infinitewindow]

My little brother loves these sticks over all the rest; can’t blame him, they’re dope!

[gtrocksyosocks]

Such a smart guy and he seems super nice too!

[RumRummyRummer]

he got one! its called Ludwig breakbeats and its the greatest kit of all time. $400 for a 4 piece kit with great sound quality!

[cjr]

I cant believe a stick can change your whole way of playing.
A lot of fun sticks
Try this stick!

[manofTao]

I gotta get this Legend and the Roots album and I knew about it for a while but didnt dare get it sort of not getting disappointed by an expectation that didn't turn out. I like both acts very much and I am looking forward to givin it a good listen.. I dont really know what D'Angelo's up to these days but would love another effort from him and the Roots.. If it will ever happen.. :-) I can imagine Bilal guesting on it maybe a couple of songs. Spanning from jungle beats to pure soul... Yeaahh..

[EarthtonesCymbals]

Love this. I am ordering some new sticks too! ♥♪♫♪

[ncimson]

Love these sticks I just wish they come in nylon tip. Vic Firth forgotten about us VDrum players I guess

[oobernoober]

5:17 I've been using this same pair of 5A sticks for about 3-5 years and they haven't broke yet. Either they are incredibly strong or I just found the perfect place to hit on the drum and grab on the stick because I have never broke a pair of drumsticks before

[albertdewulf]

I randomly got what I can only conclude was a pair of these sticks from my neighbour years ago. The black was gone or going and the writing long worn away. Eventually one broke. Now I play much less hard than before and I kinda want that stick back.
Really cool drummer this guy is, speaking from total ignorance of his existence until now

[AldoMetalDrums]

Exactly, that's why most basic grooves are called "money beats" :)