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[Kerry Raport]

Kerry Raport posted in Taiko Community. Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. David Cheetham 6:16pm Mar 4 The marching band world has been using white electrical tape for many years now... partially for grip, partially for the lifespan of the stick, and partially for appearance. Anything you use to coat the bachi will take some getting used to. If I really wanted to coat my bachi, I'd probably try heat shrink tube. No idea how well it will prevent blisters though... not sure there's any coating that will do that. Not sure there isn't either... Original Post

Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Sean Ibanez]

Sean Ibanez commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience. Comment History

David Cheetham 6:16pm Mar 4 The marching band world has been using white electrical tape for many years now... partially for grip, partially for the lifespan of the stick, and partially for appearance. Anything you use to coat the bachi will take some getting used to. If I really wanted to coat my bachi, I'd probably try heat shrink tube. No idea how well it will prevent blisters though... not sure there's any coating that will do that. Not sure there isn't either...

Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Art Lee]

Art Lee commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting. Comment History

Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience.

David Cheetham 6:16pm Mar 4 The marching band world has been using white electrical tape for many years now... partially for grip, partially for the lifespan of the stick, and partially for appearance. Anything you use to coat the bachi will take some getting used to. If I really wanted to coat my bachi, I'd probably try heat shrink tube. No idea how well it will prevent blisters though... not sure there's any coating that will do that. Not sure there isn't either... Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Chris Shigeo Holland]

Chris Shigeo Holland commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha. Comment History

Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting.

Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience. David Cheetham 6:16pm Mar 4 The marching band world has been using white electrical tape for many years now... partially for grip, partially for the lifespan of the stick, and partially for appearance. Anything you use to coat the bachi will take some getting used to. If I really wanted to coat my bachi, I'd probably try heat shrink tube. No idea how well it will prevent blisters though... not sure there's any coating that will do that. Not sure there isn't either... Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 7:43pm Mar 4 I have a condition on my hands called Dupytrens contracture that causes a thickening of the connective tissue in the bands running length of fingers to palm. I also have the opposite issue from most people in that my palms never perspire. The skin on my palms is very slippery. I had never thought of tape. I don't get blisters ..but then, I don't practice that long! I do find my bachi slippery, especially the new pair. Don't laugh, I put raw Shea butter from Africa on my bachi. Not the processed kind..but the thick pasty stinky RAW kind. This would not work for most folks but for me it's a miracle. IF ..just IF, I were to put tape for grip, I would use Gaffers tape (stage marking tape) instead of electrical. Gaff tape has a great grip and I use it on my adult Hula hoops for that very purpose. ...uh what was the question? (lol) Comment History

Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha.

Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting. Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience. David Cheetham 6:16pm Mar 4 The marching band world has been using white electrical tape for many years now... partially for grip, partially for the lifespan of the stick, and partially for appearance. Anything you use to coat the bachi will take some getting used to. If I really wanted to coat my bachi, I'd probably try heat shrink tube. No idea how well it will prevent blisters though... not sure there's any coating that will do that. Not sure there isn't either... Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Kerry Raport]

Kerry Raport commented on his post in Taiko Community. Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus. Comment History

C'est LaVie 7:43pm Mar 4 I have a condition on my hands called Dupytrens contracture that causes a thickening of the connective tissue in the bands running length of fingers to palm. I also have the opposite issue from most people in that my palms never perspire. The skin on my palms is very slippery. I had never thought of tape. I don't get blisters ..but then, I don't practice that long! I do find my bachi slippery, especially the new pair. Don't laugh, I put raw Shea butter from Africa on my bachi. Not the processed kind..but the thick pasty stinky RAW kind. This would not work for most folks but for me it's a miracle. IF ..just IF, I were to put tape for grip, I would use Gaffers tape (stage marking tape) instead of electrical. Gaff tape has a great grip and I use it on my adult Hula hoops for that very purpose. ...uh what was the question? (lol)

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm..... Comment History Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4

Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus.

C'est LaVie 7:43pm Mar 4 I have a condition on my hands called Dupytrens contracture that causes a thickening of the connective tissue in the bands running length of fingers to palm. I also have the opposite issue from most people in that my palms never perspire. The skin on my palms is very slippery. I had never thought of tape. I don't get blisters ..but then, I don't practice that long! I do find my bachi slippery, especially the new pair. Don't laugh, I put raw Shea butter from Africa on my bachi. Not the processed kind..but the thick pasty stinky RAW kind. This would not work for most folks but for me it's a miracle. IF ..just IF, I were to put tape for grip, I would use Gaffers tape (stage marking tape) instead of electrical. Gaff tape has a great grip and I use it on my adult Hula hoops for that very purpose. ...uh what was the question? (lol) Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha. Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting. Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience.

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Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 7:59pm Mar 4 Gaffers tape comes in all colors of the rainbow and 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" and 1 and 2" widths. There is a site called IdentiTape that has any kind of tape you can possibly dream of. Electrical tape sometimes has lead in it and It's more slippery than gaffing/ers tape. Comment History C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4

I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm.....

Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus. C'est LaVie 7:43pm Mar 4 I have a condition on my hands called Dupytrens contracture that causes a thickening of the connective tissue in the bands running length of fingers to palm. I also have the opposite issue from most people in that my palms never perspire. The skin on my palms is very slippery. I had never thought of tape. I don't get blisters ..but then, I don't practice that long! I do find my bachi slippery, especially the new pair. Don't laugh, I put raw Shea butter from Africa on my bachi. Not the processed kind..but the thick pasty stinky RAW kind. This would not work for most folks but for me it's a miracle. IF ..just IF, I were to put tape for grip, I would use Gaffers tape (stage marking tape) instead of electrical. Gaff tape has a great grip and I use it on my adult Hula hoops for that very purpose. ...uh what was the question? (lol) Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha. Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight).

Comment History C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm..... Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus.

Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha. Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting.

Sean Ibanez 6:25pm Mar 4 I've recieved more blisters from tape than from bachi. I don't like anything that sticks to the palm of my hand or my third or fourth fingers when I'm playing. As someone who's played trap kit for over a decade and taiko for about 8 years now, your grip should not be giving you blisters, unless you play for over three to four hours a day. IMHO and from experience.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Carl Tollander]

Carl Tollander commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts? Comment History

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight).

C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm..... Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus. Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha. Art Lee 6:31pm Mar 4 Tape will usually increase your chances of blistering rather than just the bare bachi. It's my opinion, but best to just use the bachi as they are made, so that your hands, wrists, grip and body will get used to them as soon as possible. And if you are practicing over three to four hours a day...great! Bring on the blisters. The sooner this happens, the sooner your hands will build calluses to toughen up. Great question for this list, though. Thanks for posting.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4 re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters. Comment History

Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts?

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight). C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm..... Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus. Chris Shigeo Holland 6:42pm Mar 4 Im with art on this one. We practice taiko from 9am to 9pm, and I dont blister. I think that being directly connected to your bachi is important. Feeling the grain, the resonance when you hit, etc. Blisters are a rite of passage for taiko players, be proud of them! Use them as encouragement to hurry up and fix your grip and form, haha.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape? Comment History Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4

re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters.

Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight). C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm..... Kerry Raport 7:49pm Mar 4 Thanks for the responses, everyone! I guess I should clarify that my main motivation is grip and blistering is not really a regular problem. I only thought that fewer blisters could possibly be a secondary bonus.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth Comment History C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4

Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape?

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4 re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters. Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight). C'est LaVie 7:52pm Mar 4 I think it's nice to have bare wood too. But if it's a choice between bare wood and my bachi flying across the room bonking someones head, I'd choose whatever helps my grip ...bottom line, I'm guessing it's a matter of strengthening your fingers and hands. hmmmm.....

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4 So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)? Comment History Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4

C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth

C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4 re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters. Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 9:01pm Mar 4 One thing that can help aside from tape is to gently twist 150-220 grit (rotating around the axis) on the end you hold if the bachi is especially slick. Many years ago, a pro player showed me his blisterless, uncalloused hands after a show in which he had played some brutally hard and fast pieces of varying types. He told me that I needed to learn to not grip the bachi so tightly. The only time I blister now is if I am using a new pair of different diameter bachi on the fly (in a performance where I have less time to adjust to the difference in size and weight).

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Carl Tollander]

Carl Tollander commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4 Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600. Comment History C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4

So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)?

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4 re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters. Carl Tollander 9:54pm Mar 4 Hmm, ok, for the folks who occasionally lose their sticks, when does that happen? Just after a hit, just before, or maybe as part of some other choreography transition? Personally, I'm always working on the movement such that the momentum of the bachi are not too much at odds with where my hands are headed, but maybe that's just a stylistic thing. Thoughts?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Carl Tollander]

Carl Tollander commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind. Comment History Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4

Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600.

C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4 So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:09pm Mar 4 re: my comment above, I'd like to re-iterate the gently part. I mean barely graze the surface, more than that...could cause blisters.

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[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4 OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P

Comment History Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind. Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4 Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600. C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4 So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth C'est LaVie 10:16pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi I'm assuming you mean 150-220 grit "sandpaper"???? ....grit what? What do you think about Gaffers tape?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :) Comment History C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4

OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P

Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind. Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4 Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600. C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4 So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)? Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:18pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie yep sandpaper, or sanding cloth

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way"

Comment History C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :) C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4 OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind. Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4 Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600. C'est LaVie 10:20pm Mar 4 So how do you keep it in place around the bachi? And what do you think about a strip of gaffers tape (stage marking tape that is a grippy cloth)?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage. Comment History

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way"

C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :) C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4 OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind. Carl Tollander 10:22pm Mar 4 Depends a bit on the wood involved. For poplar, I haven't noticed much difference above 220, for hinoki, I notice a significant difference with 600.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4 HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor!

Comment History Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way" C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :) C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4 OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P Carl Tollander 10:24pm Mar 4 BTW, for the dust from really fine sandpapers, be sure to keep your sinuses and lungs upwind.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Tiffany Tamaribuchi]

Tiffany Tamaribuchi commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi. Comment History C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4

HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor!

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way" C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :) C'est LaVie 10:26pm Mar 4 OH...I see..you mean SAND the top of bachi. I tho't you meant wrap the sand paper around the top of bachi!! :P

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4 There ya go! ..love it. Comment History Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4

C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi.

C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4 HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor! Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way" C'est LaVie 10:29pm Mar 4 The reason why I tho't that was everyone was talking about 'wrapping tape around bachi" (rolling eyes at myself) :)

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 10:44pm Mar 4 What does a tap dancer do when one of their shoes goes flying off.....Just getting a "visual of silly" Comment History C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4

There ya go! ..love it.

Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi. C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4 HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor! Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:31pm Mar 4 I don't keep it in place, I'm lightly sanding the wood (actually not even sanding it)...more putting a few concentric light scuffs by very very lightly twisting a piece of sandpaper around the end. That usually provides me with more than enough of something to hold on to help the bachi from slipping. I am striving to have as much of the surface area of the skin of my fingers and palm against the surface of the wood, and only to have my hand closed around the bachi - not really holding it, per se, in most cases - using various fingers as leverage points. The bachi "skooches" both forward and back in my hand, depending on the grip and how I am moving, and I also "skooch" it forward and back as necessary. I very rarely want the bachi to be fixed/dead in my hand, and for me tape or anything extra on a bachi gets "in the way"

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[Carl Tollander]

Carl Tollander commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later.

[Carl Tollander]

Carl Tollander commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch.... Comment History

Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later.

C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4 There ya go! ..love it. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi. C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4 HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor! Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:35pm Mar 4 Carl Tollander I sometimes will lose or almost lose a stick on a "bad bounce" if I am playing with someone else or opposite someone else and my bachi is at the head when they land a power shot and I'm not focused enough. Hrmm...and then there was this one glorious moment playing yatai bayashi when I just threw my bachi over the fence behind the stage.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4 I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing!

Comment History Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch.... Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later. C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4 There ya go! ..love it. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi. C'est LaVie 10:38pm Mar 4 HAHA...Hope you had a spare on the floor!

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Pamela Dally-La Mica]

Pamela Dally-La Mica commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on Comment History C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4

I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing!

Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch.... Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later. C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4 There ya go! ..love it. Tiffany Tamaribuchi 10:40pm Mar 4 C'est LaVie I finished the piece with one yatai bachi and one shime bachi.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5 I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair! Comment History

Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on

C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4 I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing! Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch.... Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later. C'est LaVie 10:41pm Mar 4 There ya go! ..love it.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 12:26am Mar 5 Pamela Dally-La Mica: Same thing about surf wax. It works pretty good but if you put to much it will be hurt. Comment History C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5

I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair!

Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4 I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing! Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch.... Carl Tollander 11:06pm Mar 4 Tiffany Tamaribuchi Yeah, on the "bad bounce" thing, hit myself in the nose once when that happened with my own bachi. Felt kinda silly, then it seemed kinda cool that that could happen. Hurt later.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5 I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too. Comment History

David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why...

C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5 I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair! Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4 I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing! Carl Tollander 11:10pm Mar 4 Bachi can turn conical with surprisingly little sanding effort. Light touch....

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Chris Chambers]

Chris Chambers commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light. Comment History C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5

I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too.

David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why... C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5 I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair! Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on C'est LaVie 11:16pm Mar 4 I still like rubbing African raw shea butter on my bachi. The unprocessed thick mucky stinky kind. It's amazing!

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Kaoru Watanabe]

Kaoru Watanabe commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip. Comment History

Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light.

C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5 I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too. David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why... C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5 I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair! Pamela Dally-La Mica 12:14am Mar 5 We use bees' wax. Got a large bar from a crafts store - it lasts for YEARS. Just be careful NOT to overdo it, or you'll get blisters ( you could also use a bee's wax candle, which is how I was introduced to it). Just jsut the bachi end you'll be holding against it. Again, you have to play around with how much to rub on

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Charles Kellogg]

Charles Kellogg commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo? Comment History

Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip.

Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light. C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5 I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too. David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why... C'est LaVie 12:24am Mar 5 I used surf wax once..ha! and thought of using Rausin used for ballet dancers (they dip their point shoes in for non slip) Got that tho't from my daughter who dances..Bee's wax sounds better. The African Shea butter I got for my hair but its extremely dense similar to bees wax and the same color. In it's pure raw form it's best for wood, not haouli hair!

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6 Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves.. Comment History

Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo?

Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip. Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light. C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5 I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too. David Cheetham 1:07am Mar 5 This puts me way out in the oddball category (as if I'm not already there) but if I want really good grip on my bachi, I'll start with 150-220 sandpaper, and work my way up to 800 or 1000. I like a mirror finish... for some reason, I find it stays in my hands better. Couldn't tell ya why...

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Karl Kalbaugh]

Karl Kalbaugh commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too... Comment History C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6

Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves..

Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo? Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip. Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light. C'est LaVie 1:19am Mar 5 I tried lightly sanding my bachi once but it did not work for me. Everyone seems to find what works best for them and that's all that matters. I like the idea of bees wax too.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6 Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject. Comment History

Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too...

C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6 Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves.. Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo? Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip. Chris Chambers 5:45am Mar 5 I remember having a similar experience to Tiffany Tamaribuchi but during Hikiami (a piece we play based on Miyake Daiko). Sure, you can play with one Miyaki bachi and one Yatai bachi buuuut it somehow doesn't look right. I was more relieved that I'd managed not to brain an audience member or smash a light.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Michelle Miles]

Michelle Miles commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others).... Comment History C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6

Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject.

Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too... C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6 Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves.. Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo? Kaoru Watanabe 10:17pm Mar 5 Some people in Kodo will take a saw and cross hatch grooves into bachi for better grip.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6 Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right? Comment History

Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others)....

C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6 Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject. Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too... C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6 Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves.. Charles Kellogg 11:31am Mar 6 Tiffany, could you post the magic bounce on your Miyake solo?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Michelle Miles]

Michelle Miles commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6 no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad? Comment History C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6

Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right?

Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others).... C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6 Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject. Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too... C'est LaVie 11:34am Mar 6 Kaoru Watanabe: That's interesting ..cross hatch grooves..

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6 Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :) Comment History Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6

no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad?

C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6 Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right? Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others).... C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6 Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject. Karl Kalbaugh 11:43am Mar 6 I've thought about rubbing down my bachi with frankincense resin, which has some tack to it (rather like ball players using rosin). Opted against it though... probably wouldn't be the best for the taiko head. Might grub-up the bachi, too...

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Michelle Miles]

Michelle Miles commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material.... Comment History C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6

Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :)

Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6 no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad? C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6 Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right? Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others).... C'est LaVie 11:52am Mar 6 Karl Kalbaugh: Right. I tho't of the same thing at one point, but with Rosin used for Point Shoes (Ballet) I think you are right. It would be bad for the taiko skins. Also I think it would hurt your hands. Even tho I'm pretty happy with using the mucky untreated shea butter...I might still try a strip of gaffers tape one time just to see...Mostly I am o.k. with grip though... It's rather interesting to see what everyone has to say one this subject.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Comment History Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6

um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material....

C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6 Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :) Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6 no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad? C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6 Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right? Michelle Miles 3:12pm Mar 6 this is really interesting.... we used to tape our bachi, and the top of them as well if the wood was starting to split / splinter a little, but then we were told that taping like this can damage the taiko drum skin - does anyone know anymore about this? Or any ideas how to prolong the life of the bachi (obviously some woods are more prone to splintering than others)....

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. Comment History C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6

I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood.

Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material.... C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6 Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :) Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6 no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad? C'est LaVie 3:27pm Mar 6 Michelle: The tape is not on the 'end tip' of the bachi is it? If it's not actually in an area that strikes the skin, I can't see how it could damage the taiko skin. I'm thinking you mean the tape is only where your hand holds right?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Karl Kalbaugh]

Karl Kalbaugh commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid

Comment History C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material.... C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6 Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :) Michelle Miles 3:47pm Mar 6 no, I mean taping the actual tip of the bachi that hits the skin (it was meant to protect the bachi when it got dented from doing rim shots etc) - we used a type of sports tape....but would this still damage the skin? I assume it can't be worse than using a bachi with splinters coming off...but maybe both are really bad?

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 5:59pm Mar 6 :) Comment History

Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid

C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material.... C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6 Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :)

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 5:59pm Mar 6

HUH?? I don't think any of us tho't we had to be. I use gaffers tape on adult professional hula hoops for body grip. Comment History C'est LaVie 5:59pm Mar 6 :)

Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material....

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6 I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :) Comment History

Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material....

C'est LaVie 3:56pm Mar 6

Did you use gaffers or hockey tape? I know splintered up bachi ends could scratch or damage the drum skins...but I sure don't know about the tape. Id guess o.k. Better let someone more qualified answer, than me... :)

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[Sean Ibanez]

Sean Ibanez commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin. Comment History C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6

I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :)

Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood. Michelle Miles 4:18pm Mar 6 um, I guess its like hockey tape - its an adhesive cotton type material....

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6 Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post. Comment History

Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin.

C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6 I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :) Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar. C'est LaVie 5:44pm Mar 6 I'm no expert on this but if it's hockey tape or gaffers tape (stage marking tape) It's not very abrasive and certainly more gentle on the skin than a splitting splintered bachi. I would not think hockey tape would hurt the surface of a skin. I have some hockey tape I'm touching right now and it's not any more rough than my healthy new bachi wood.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Sean Ibanez]

Sean Ibanez commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6 I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum. Comment History C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6

Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post.

Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin. C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6 I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :) Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid C'est LaVie 5:50pm Mar 6 *Yes, hockey tape is a light adhesive cotton type material. So is Gaffers tape. Hockey tape is thinner and has less adhesive than gaffers tape but both are similar.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6 Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface. Comment History Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6

I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum.

C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6 Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post. Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin. C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6 I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :) Karl Kalbaugh 5:52pm Mar 6 And,no, you do not need to be a political figure to use gaffers tape sent from my droid

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[Michelle Miles]

Michelle Miles commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :) Comment History C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6

Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface.

Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6 I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum. C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6 Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post. Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin. C'est LaVie 6:30pm Mar 6 I use it for art. My daughter uses it on stage for dance. Nothing political. :)

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. David Cheetham 9:20pm Mar 6 Gaffer's tape will eventually bond with whatever you stick it to, and once it does it leaves a duct-tape-eque mess behind. That it usually after weeks or months of attachment. I've found that the nice electrical tape (3M Super 33+) is really gross for wrapping applications, whereas the super-cheap vinyl home-depot $0.47/roll crappy tape is much better. Adhesive tends to smear/ooze/gooify less, and tape is less stretchy. Also, it's a 90% cost difference. There's also a type of rubber tape that bonds to itself, and has no adhesive. Very grippy, but I'm not certain it is non-marking. Use with caution. Comment History

Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :)

C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6 Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface. Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6 I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum. C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6 Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post. Sean Ibanez 6:49pm Mar 6 Unless you're using framers tape (for putting paintings in a frame) the adhesive tape will be acidic. While it's a small bit, I wouldn't mess with it. While the tape might not be "too scratchy" to us, we don't feel it scraping us at top speed and it slams against the kawa. Also, as tape decays, the adhesive gets smeared out and ends up staying on the kawa. Also not good. What I've done is lightly sand the playing end of the bachi when those little burrs or pieces of wood begin to tatter. This will sow down the deterioration of the bachi. Some people have used super glue, etc to seal the end of the bachi, but I've never seen anything good come out of that. I've actually seen resin chip and fly off of bachi done in this way, which is way more harmful than a tiny fleck of wood. Also, putting any type of glue or sealer on the bachi AFTER it's damaged can harden the trouble spots you're trying to get rid of, turning them into little thorns and further damaging the skin.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 9:31pm Mar 6 Never had a problem with gaffers OR Hockey tape. It's not meant to leave on forever. . I wrap it on my dance hoops. That's the ONLY place I leave it on permently. Never had a gummy issue. and even less with hockey tape. I personally would never use electrical tape. It's total goo. Yes ..and duct tape is a night mare. Comment History

David Cheetham 9:20pm Mar 6 Gaffer's tape will eventually bond with whatever you stick it to, and once it does it leaves a duct-tape-eque mess behind. That it usually after weeks or months of attachment. I've found that the nice electrical tape (3M Super 33+) is really gross for wrapping applications, whereas the super-cheap vinyl home-depot $0.47/roll crappy tape is much better. Adhesive tends to smear/ooze/gooify less, and tape is less stretchy. Also, it's a 90% cost difference. There's also a type of rubber tape that bonds to itself, and has no adhesive. Very grippy, but I'm not certain it is non-marking. Use with caution.

Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :) C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6 Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface. Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6 I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum. C'est LaVie 6:56pm Mar 6 Sean: Thank you for that info. Never thought about the acidity of the tape. however regarding the adhesive...I'm not sure. Duct tape for example has mega horrible adhesive that oozes and smears out but hockey tape has the lightest adhesive imaginable it's barely tacky and removes very clean. Same for gaffers. That's why they use it to mark stages. because it removes with no tackiness. Just my observation from using it and reading stats on it before I ever used it. I know Sensei recommends a light sanding so that would probably be standard safe recommendation. I like your post.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 9:34pm Mar 6 In the event you ever do use electrical or vinyl tape and get gue on your bachi just rub it out with some coconut oil or some wood oil. It WILL come off. I'm just not into adhesive, myself. Comment History C'est LaVie 9:31pm Mar 6

Never had a problem with gaffers OR Hockey tape. It's not meant to leave on forever. . I wrap it on my dance hoops. That's the ONLY place I leave it on permently. Never had a gummy issue. and even less with hockey tape. I personally would never use electrical tape. It's total goo. Yes ..and duct tape is a night mare.

David Cheetham 9:20pm Mar 6 Gaffer's tape will eventually bond with whatever you stick it to, and once it does it leaves a duct-tape-eque mess behind. That it usually after weeks or months of attachment. I've found that the nice electrical tape (3M Super 33+) is really gross for wrapping applications, whereas the super-cheap vinyl home-depot $0.47/roll crappy tape is much better. Adhesive tends to smear/ooze/gooify less, and tape is less stretchy. Also, it's a 90% cost difference. There's also a type of rubber tape that bonds to itself, and has no adhesive. Very grippy, but I'm not certain it is non-marking. Use with caution. Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :) C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6 Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface. Sean Ibanez 7:00pm Mar 6 I know people use electrical tap e a lot, but that stuff smears everywhere very quickly. Quite gummy. I'm not sure it's what I would use if I was trying to protect an animal skin drum.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. David Cheetham 9:39pm Mar 6 I have to wrap marching drum sticks and color guard flags/sabres/rifles all the time. I LOVE the $.47 vinyl electrical. With gaff tape, I've found that it will bond to the pvc jacketing of microphone cables after a while, and I've had issues with painted wood. The only time I've had issues with electrical is the expensive stuff (high stretch and high dielectric ratings, both useless structurally), or if there are wild temperature/humidity fluctuations. If you really are interested in durable coatings on cylindrical objects, you might want to take a serious look at polyolefin heat shrink tube... no seams, no adhesives. Hard to put on a hula hoop though.

Comment History C'est LaVie 9:34pm Mar 6 In the event you ever do use electrical or vinyl tape and get gue on your bachi just rub it out with some coconut oil or some wood oil. It WILL come off. I'm just not into adhesive, myself. C'est LaVie 9:31pm Mar 6 Never had a problem with gaffers OR Hockey tape. It's not meant to leave on forever. . I wrap it on my dance hoops. That's the ONLY place I leave it on permently. Never had a gummy issue. and even less with hockey tape. I personally would never use electrical tape. It's total goo. Yes ..and duct tape is a night mare. David Cheetham 9:20pm Mar 6 Gaffer's tape will eventually bond with whatever you stick it to, and once it does it leaves a duct-tape-eque mess behind. That it usually after weeks or months of attachment. I've found that the nice electrical tape (3M Super 33+) is really gross for wrapping applications, whereas the super-cheap vinyl home-depot $0.47/roll crappy tape is much better. Adhesive tends to smear/ooze/gooify less, and tape is less stretchy. Also, it's a 90% cost difference. There's also a type of rubber tape that bonds to itself, and has no adhesive. Very grippy, but I'm not certain it is non-marking. Use with caution. Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :) C'est LaVie 7:07pm Mar 6 Right Electrical tape and vinyl tape is horrible!! But Gaffers tape (which is stage marking tape) AND hockey tape is extremely low adhesive. In fact you can pull it right off and will feel absolutely NO tackiness. It has a cloth soft but grippy surface.

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[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

David Cheetham 9:40pm Mar 6 And I usually borrow valve oil (mostly kerosene) from a brass player to clean off leftover adhesive, though it's most often being removed from stainless steel. Comment History David Cheetham 9:39pm Mar 6

I have to wrap marching drum sticks and color guard flags/sabres/rifles all the time. I LOVE the $.47 vinyl electrical. With gaff tape, I've found that it will bond to the pvc jacketing of microphone cables after a while, and I've had issues with painted wood. The only time I've had issues with electrical is the expensive stuff (high stretch and high dielectric ratings, both useless structurally), or if there are wild temperature/humidity fluctuations. If you really are interested in durable coatings on cylindrical objects, you might want to take a serious look at polyolefin heat shrink tube... no seams, no adhesives. Hard to put on a hula hoop though.

C'est LaVie 9:34pm Mar 6 In the event you ever do use electrical or vinyl tape and get gue on your bachi just rub it out with some coconut oil or some wood oil. It WILL come off. I'm just not into adhesive, myself. C'est LaVie 9:31pm Mar 6 Never had a problem with gaffers OR Hockey tape. It's not meant to leave on forever. . I wrap it on my dance hoops. That's the ONLY place I leave it on permently. Never had a gummy issue. and even less with hockey tape. I personally would never use electrical tape. It's total goo. Yes ..and duct tape is a night mare. David Cheetham 9:20pm Mar 6 Gaffer's tape will eventually bond with whatever you stick it to, and once it does it leaves a duct-tape-eque mess behind. That it usually after weeks or months of attachment. I've found that the nice electrical tape (3M Super 33+) is really gross for wrapping applications, whereas the super-cheap vinyl home-depot $0.47/roll crappy tape is much better. Adhesive tends to smear/ooze/gooify less, and tape is less stretchy. Also, it's a 90% cost difference. There's also a type of rubber tape that bonds to itself, and has no adhesive. Very grippy, but I'm not certain it is non-marking. Use with caution. Michelle Miles 7:10pm Mar 6 Thanks Sean, that makes a lot of sense. :)

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[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6 When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :)

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[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub. Comment History C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6

When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :)

David Cheetham 9:40pm Mar 6 And I usually borrow valve oil (mostly kerosene) from a brass player to clean off leftover adhesive, though it's most often being removed from stainless steel. David Cheetham 9:39pm Mar 6 I have to wrap marching drum sticks and color guard flags/sabres/rifles all the time. I LOVE the $.47 vinyl electrical. With gaff tape, I've found that it will bond to the pvc jacketing of microphone cables after a while, and I've had issues with painted wood. The only time I've had issues with electrical is the expensive stuff (high stretch and high dielectric ratings, both useless structurally), or if there are wild temperature/humidity fluctuations. If you really are interested in durable coatings on cylindrical objects, you might want to take a serious look at polyolefin heat shrink tube... no seams, no adhesives. Hard to put on a hula hoop though. C'est LaVie 9:34pm Mar 6 In the event you ever do use electrical or vinyl tape and get gue on your bachi just rub it out with some coconut oil or some wood oil. It WILL come off. I'm just not into adhesive, myself. C'est LaVie 9:31pm Mar 6 Never had a problem with gaffers OR Hockey tape. It's not meant to leave on forever. . I wrap it on my dance hoops. That's the ONLY place I leave it on permently. Never had a gummy issue. and even less with hockey tape. I personally would never use electrical tape. It's total goo. Yes ..and duct tape is a night mare.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[David Cheetham]

David Cheetham commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6 Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by.

Comment History C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub. C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6 When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :) David Cheetham 9:40pm Mar 6 And I usually borrow valve oil (mostly kerosene) from a brass player to clean off leftover adhesive, though it's most often being removed from stainless steel. David Cheetham 9:39pm Mar 6 I have to wrap marching drum sticks and color guard flags/sabres/rifles all the time. I LOVE the $.47 vinyl electrical. With gaff tape, I've found that it will bond to the pvc jacketing of microphone cables after a while, and I've had issues with painted wood. The only time I've had issues with electrical is the expensive stuff (high stretch and high dielectric ratings, both useless structurally), or if there are wild temperature/humidity fluctuations. If you really are interested in durable coatings on cylindrical objects, you might want to take a serious look at polyolefin heat shrink tube... no seams, no adhesives. Hard to put on a hula hoop though. C'est LaVie 9:34pm Mar 6 In the event you ever do use electrical or vinyl tape and get gue on your bachi just rub it out with some coconut oil or some wood oil. It WILL come off. I'm just not into adhesive, myself.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that! Comment History David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6

Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by.

C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub. C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6 When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :) David Cheetham 9:40pm Mar 6 And I usually borrow valve oil (mostly kerosene) from a brass player to clean off leftover adhesive, though it's most often being removed from stainless steel. David Cheetham 9:39pm Mar 6 I have to wrap marching drum sticks and color guard flags/sabres/rifles all the time. I LOVE the $.47 vinyl electrical. With gaff tape, I've found that it will bond to the pvc jacketing of microphone cables after a while, and I've had issues with painted wood. The only time I've had issues with electrical is the expensive stuff (high stretch and high dielectric ratings, both useless structurally), or if there are wild temperature/humidity fluctuations. If you really are interested in durable coatings on cylindrical objects, you might want to take a serious look at polyolefin heat shrink tube... no seams, no adhesives. Hard to put on a hula hoop though.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Kenny Endo]

Kenny Endo commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum. Comment History C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that!

David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6 Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by. C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub. C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6 When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :) David Cheetham 9:40pm Mar 6 And I usually borrow valve oil (mostly kerosene) from a brass player to clean off leftover adhesive, though it's most often being removed from stainless steel.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Takeshi Shimizu]

Takeshi Shimizu commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Takeshi Shimizu 11:58pm Mar 7 I guess I'm joining the "just say no to tape" crowd. When I have issues with grip it's usually because my hands are dry, the weather is cold or a combination of both. What I've arrived at is using a small amount of glycerine on my hands which moisturizes my skin to give me the right amount of stickiness to comfortably grip my bachi. If my hands are dry and slippery the tendency is to grip harder thus creating callouses and blisters. Comment History

Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum.

C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that! David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6 Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by. C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub. C'est LaVie 9:47pm Mar 6 When I put gaff on Adult dance hoops I want it to stay. If the taped item is not left in hot places like trunks of cars or out in sun..no prob. I've had gaff on my bachi but it gets dirty so I replace it occasionally with no issue. I AM constantly interested in new coatings though for my hoops. Never heard of Polyolefin heat shrink tube. If it would be hard to use on a hoop I may not try but I'm constantly looking into new ways to put grip on dance hoops. I'm going to check that out. So now we've gone from bachi to hoops. lol :)

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[C'est LaVie]

C'est LaVie commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. C'est LaVie 12:29am Mar 8 Takeshi Shimizu: That's what happens to me. My hands never perspire and are slippery so the SHea butter on my hands or bachi works perfectly!!! I only brought up the tape because so many people were talking about it. Comment History

Takeshi Shimizu 11:58pm Mar 7 I guess I'm joining the "just say no to tape" crowd. When I have issues with grip it's usually because my hands are dry, the weather is cold or a combination of both. What I've arrived at is using a small amount of glycerine on my hands which moisturizes my skin to give me the right amount of stickiness to comfortably grip my bachi. If my hands are dry and slippery the tendency is to grip harder thus creating callouses and blisters.

Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum. C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that! David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6 Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by. C'est LaVie 9:48pm Mar 6 I rather use natural oils to remove the adhesive than toxic kerosene. Oils just take a bit more rub.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Mj McKenty]

Mj McKenty commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Mj McKenty 12:29am Mar 9 I've used maple dowelling for bachi, finished with finest grit sandpaper available (down to 600 grit), and a little olive oil b/c it's non-toxic and doesn't go rancid. If bachi are relatively soft or ka's are being played hard with contact point more than an inch from the bachi tip, I have wrapped the bachi shaft w/ clear hockey tape to extend its useful playing life. But once the very tip of the bachi is starting to splinter or crush, I haven't found sanding to be much use...the wood is pulverized by then. Shohei Takatani showed us his bachi at an NATC workshop, and they had glass-smooth ends coated with superglue. I've been experimenting with bachi with ends saturated with superglue since August. If the wood is fairly hard (maple, or similar) the superglue doesn't seem to crack or deteriorate. If the bachi are made of softer wood, the superglue won't prevent crushing. Comment History C'est LaVie 12:29am Mar 8

Takeshi Shimizu: That's what happens to me. My hands never perspire and are slippery so the SHea butter on my hands or bachi works perfectly!!! I only brought up the tape because so many people were talking about it.

Takeshi Shimizu 11:58pm Mar 7 I guess I'm joining the "just say no to tape" crowd. When I have issues with grip it's usually because my hands are dry, the weather is cold or a combination of both. What I've arrived at is using a small amount of glycerine on my hands which moisturizes my skin to give me the right amount of stickiness to comfortably grip my bachi. If my hands are dry and slippery the tendency is to grip harder thus creating callouses and blisters. Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum. C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that! David Cheetham 9:56pm Mar 6 Well, I won't debate that... but when you're trying to clean a cavalry sabre, and all you have are marching band kids lying around, valve oil is pretty easy to come by.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Mj McKenty]

Mj McKenty commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community.

Mj McKenty 12:34am Mar 9 Oh yeah: Non-porous tape in my experience seems to contribute to blisters as well as potentially more risk of sweaty hands and thus projectile bachi. :) Comment History

Mj McKenty 12:29am Mar 9 I've used maple dowelling for bachi, finished with finest grit sandpaper available (down to 600 grit), and a little olive oil b/c it's non-toxic and doesn't go rancid. If bachi are relatively soft or ka's are being played hard with contact point more than an inch from the bachi tip, I have wrapped the bachi shaft w/ clear hockey tape to extend its useful playing life. But once the very tip of the bachi is starting to splinter or crush, I haven't found sanding to be much use...the wood is pulverized by then. Shohei Takatani showed us his bachi at an NATC workshop, and they had glass-smooth ends coated with superglue. I've been experimenting with bachi with ends saturated with superglue since August. If the wood is fairly hard (maple, or similar) the superglue doesn't seem to crack or deteriorate. If the bachi are made of softer wood, the superglue won't prevent crushing.

C'est LaVie 12:29am Mar 8 Takeshi Shimizu: That's what happens to me. My hands never perspire and are slippery so the SHea butter on my hands or bachi works perfectly!!! I only brought up the tape because so many people were talking about it. Takeshi Shimizu 11:58pm Mar 7 I guess I'm joining the "just say no to tape" crowd. When I have issues with grip it's usually because my hands are dry, the weather is cold or a combination of both. What I've arrived at is using a small amount of glycerine on my hands which moisturizes my skin to give me the right amount of stickiness to comfortably grip my bachi. If my hands are dry and slippery the tendency is to grip harder thus creating callouses and blisters. Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum. C'est LaVie 10:03pm Mar 6 Sure can understand that!

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...

[Sean Ibanez]

Sean Ibanez commented on Kerry Raport's post in Taiko Community. Sean Ibanez 1:27am Mar 9 If you need help with your grip (i.e: one hand is better than the other one hand blisters, more, etc) shoot video of you playing and correct accordingly. Sometimes we just can't see where our failings are. I've actually put small dots on my hands along the joints to see how things move while I'm playing. But really, shoot video, it helps a lot and gives you a different vantage point than what you're used to seeing.

Comment History Mj McKenty 12:34am Mar 9 Oh yeah: Non-porous tape in my experience seems to contribute to blisters as well as potentially more risk of sweaty hands and thus projectile bachi. :) Mj McKenty 12:29am Mar 9 I've used maple dowelling for bachi, finished with finest grit sandpaper available (down to 600 grit), and a little olive oil b/c it's non-toxic and doesn't go rancid. If bachi are relatively soft or ka's are being played hard with contact point more than an inch from the bachi tip, I have wrapped the bachi shaft w/ clear hockey tape to extend its useful playing life. But once the very tip of the bachi is starting to splinter or crush, I haven't found sanding to be much use...the wood is pulverized by then. Shohei Takatani showed us his bachi at an NATC workshop, and they had glass-smooth ends coated with superglue. I've been experimenting with bachi with ends saturated with superglue since August. If the wood is fairly hard (maple, or similar) the superglue doesn't seem to crack or deteriorate. If the bachi are made of softer wood, the superglue won't prevent crushing. C'est LaVie 12:29am Mar 8 Takeshi Shimizu: That's what happens to me. My hands never perspire and are slippery so the SHea butter on my hands or bachi works perfectly!!! I only brought up the tape because so many people were talking about it. Takeshi Shimizu 11:58pm Mar 7 I guess I'm joining the "just say no to tape" crowd. When I have issues with grip it's usually because my hands are dry, the weather is cold or a combination of both. What I've arrived at is using a small amount of glycerine on my hands which moisturizes my skin to give me the right amount of stickiness to comfortably grip my bachi. If my hands are dry and slippery the tendency is to grip harder thus creating callouses and blisters. Kenny Endo 10:51pm Mar 7 Here's my two sense: I'm with those who say no tape (on your hands or on your bachi). blisters come from 3 reasons: 1. stick is too rough- sand w/ 200 or higher sandpaper. 2. holding the stick too tightly, 3. you don't hold the sticks often enough- in other words if you play daily and use similar bachi every time, your hands will adjust. I was told than even calluses on your hands mean the energy is being stopped in your hands and not flowing to the drum.

View All Comments Original Post Kerry Raport 6:02pm Mar 4 Does anyone tape their bachi for better grip or (hopefully) less blistering? I was thinking about using this stuff, but I worry that it will take some getting used to. Is it worth it? Pro-Mark SRWHI Stick Rapp Drumstick Wrap, White www.amazon.com Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, produc...