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Ahead LU - LARS ULRICH SIGNATURE

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Description

A versatile rod for heavy rock players. Specially designed for Lars Ulrich and his needs with Metallica. A bestseller Ahead.

Made in the USA

Characteristics:
- 50% less impact than with wooden sticks
- 6-10 times longer lifespan than wooden sticks
- 5% more rebound than wooden sticks
- High precision alloy guaranteeing variations of less than 1% in weight and balance of the rods
- Replaceable sleeves, olives and rings
- High quality shatterproof nylon olives providing a bright and precise tone
- Replaceable sheaths in very resistant polyurethane to protect your aluminum stick, cymbals and drums
- Exact same sound of the two sticks
- Integrated vibration control system

Technical details
Reference: LU
Length: 41.28cm (16.25 ")
Diameter: 1.51cm (0.595 ")
Thickness (wall of aluminum tube): 0.89mm (0.035 ")
Weight: 65 grams
Original sheath: LT
Original olive: SAT
Original ring: RGB
Compatible sheaths: LT, WLT
Compatible olives: SAT, TIP, TIPB, MBT, BALL
Compatible felted heads: B thread felt heads (MHLB, MHMB, MHHB)

How to replace the sheaths and olives:
The sheaths must be changed as soon as cuts appear on them.

1- Remove the olive before replacing the sheath. It is easier to unscrew the olive by wrapping it with a business card for example or using pliers (be careful with the pliers not to crush or damage the olive) because the olive, in addition to be screwed, is glued with a drop of glue during its manufacture.

2- Heat the used sheath slightly (with a hair dryer or a conventional oven, especially not a microwave) to make it more flexible and remove it more easily.
3- Heat the new sheath slightly to insert it more easily on the baguette. Check that the aluminum ring is in place before inserting the new sheath.
4- To put the olive back: screw it in half, apply a drop of super glue on the threading then finish tightening it completely until it is in contact with the sheath.

Sheaths are extremely important. The tighter they are, the better. Take care that the aluminum ring is well placed by lightly tapping the handle of the stick on a soft surface. Ahead replacement sheaths are designed to protect your instrument and your wand while giving you the best possible performance. The life of the sheaths can vary according to the beaters: as long if not more than the life of a wooden stick. Unlike wooden sticks, Ahead sticks lose nothing in terms of flexibility and feeling of play over time.

frequently asked Questions
Do Ahead sticks break cymbals?
No, it's the drummers who break them. The Ahead sticks are better for your cymbals thanks to the polyurethane sheath which acts as a shock absorber. Cymbals can break when placed incorrectly, too tightly, or simply played incorrectly.
Are Ahead wands unbreakable?
No, but they can last 6 to 10 times longer than wooden sticks of comparable models by being played with the same intensity.
Why are Ahead sticks better for your wrists, arms and shoulders?
They allow you to play louder with less effort. They are also much more flexible than wooden sticks and absorb shock better, your wrists will thank you.

Brand reference number: AHE-LU

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Very good drumsticks, I prefer to use these rather than the wooden ones, the rebound and play are better with them very good value for money
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Posted on 23/06/2011
By Thomas L.
super aluminum drumsticks very resistant for heavy hitters like me cymbals do not like this kind of sticks at all....
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Posted on 29/07/2015
By Jerome D.
Great baguette but not unbreakable 3 pairs in 10 years that's still very good quality...
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Posted on 05/05/2011
By Claude M.
Super baguette but not unbreakable 3 pairs in 10 years that's very good quality...
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Posted on 05/05/2011
By Claude M.
Real drumsticks for real hitters! without turning these skins into a sieve!!
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Posted on 08/08/2009
By Julien N.
SUPER BAGUETTES GOOD HANDLING AND POWER ASSURED, PLEASURE TO PLAY WITH
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Posted on 23/09/2014
By Alfredo A.
Super baguette as usual (third pair in 10 years)
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Posted on 05/05/2011
By Claude M.
Very good!
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Posted on 08/06/2023
By Patricia
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