Model 26: Guardsman

3/4" diameter with short taper, 16 3/4" length, modified barrel bead. Choose from "First Quality" pairs or "Outlier" pairs. #26 Guardsman is one of our heaviest models, designed for punch with strong projection. The short taper emphasizes power - these are strong sticks with balance allowing for high energy rebound with the feel of a classic marching model. The bead is a modified barrel shape with a large contact area for a wide focus, high volume sound with clarity of tone and depth. All pairs are turned in American Hickory. Our “First Quality” pairs are fully matched for weight and pitch. 2 weight ranges are listed for you to choose from. Our "Outliers" are our first quality sticks matched up with a bit more leeway for pitch and weight than we use for full price pairs. The weight can be an actual match or within a few grams, while the pitch is matched for some gradations within low/medium/high. If you cannot put a pair in your cart, it means the model is out of stock.