Felted Beaters

I like to go to the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival in Tunbridge and buy small bags of wool from as many vendors as I can. With these, I’ll make the beater heads. The found sticks are all unfinished – just pared down with my knife to a nice tactile fit. Softer beaters tend to bring out the bass resonance in drums, and the easier sound is welcome indoors.

Beaters shown here are typical of what I have on hand. Please contact me for current photos.