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Ahead SBW - SWITCH BRUSH

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Description

Essential Information About Ahead SBW Brushes

  • Best-selling Ahead designed for precise and comfortable brush playing.
  • High-quality bristles for consistent sweeps and clear dynamic definition.
  • Molded nylon tip for more pronounced accents and sharp attacks.
  • Aluminum handle with rubber coating for a stable grip on stage and in the studio.

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Renowned for its robust and performance-oriented solutions, Ahead offers with the SBW model a brush that has become a staple in its lineup. It targets drummers seeking a reliable feel, good projection at low volume, and extended versatility thanks to the tip.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

These brushes are aimed at beginner to advanced drummers working on dynamics, accompaniment, and textures. They excel in jazz, swing, blues, acoustic pop, ballads, and any context requiring a muted but clear playing style, including on cajon.

Features and Innovations

The SBW combines an aluminum handle for durability and consistency, and a rubber coating that enhances grip and control during rolls. The molded nylon tip allows easy switching between sweeping and accents, useful for marking time, emphasizing a backbeat, or playing more pronounced punctuations.

Sound

With approximately 120 fine-diameter bristles, these brushes produce a smooth sweep, rich in texture, with a soft response ideal for coated drumheads. The attack remains controlled, without harshness, while maintaining good definition on cymbals and percussion.

The nylon tip provides a sharper attack and more audible accents, helpful when needing to stand out in the mix at low volume. On cajon, it helps achieve clear articulations while preserving the "brushed" character of the bristles.

Technical Specifications

Reference

  • Model: SBW

Dimensions

  • Length: 35.56 cm (14.00")
  • Diameter: 1.52 cm (0.600")

Weight

  • Weight: 76 +/- 2 grams

Bristles

  • Number of bristles: 120 +/-
  • Bristle size: 0.38 mm (0.015")
  • High-quality bristles

Construction

  • Quality alloy covered with a rubber coating
  • Handle: Aluminum
  • Tip type: Molded nylon

Compatibility and Uses

  • Excellent on coated drumheads, cymbals, cajons
Brand reference number: AHE-SBW

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Good basic broom, good value for money. Perfect for my son in his 3rd year of drum learning.
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Posted on 11/01/2023
By César Villetard
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Good but doesn't get stuck on the setting
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Posted on 16/12/2022
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Quality product and cheap, I recommend.
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Posted on 20/02/2016
By Thierry B.

Very high quality for the price
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Posted on 10/08/2021
By Lucchetti
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Good material
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Posted on 25/03/2014
By Angel D.

well received
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Posted on 23/01/2014
By Claire G.

Parfait !!
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Posted on 27/12/2023
By Clément LAMBERT
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EXcellent
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Posted on 28/07/2017
By Bruno B.

well
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Posted on 30/11/2017
By Thierry L.

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