Detail 01
Timbale stick, not a drum stick
Straight dowel with no shoulder taper or bead. Designed to strike shell rims and heads flat.
Product detailSKU #1274115062449
Vic FirthAlex Acuna Conquistador Timbale Sticks Purple
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Purple timbale sticks from Vic Firth's Alex Acuna signature line. For timbale players and Latin percussionists who want a stick sized for shells, not a drum kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Timbale players working salsa, son and Latin dance gigs
- Percussionists who want a bright, cutting cascara sound
- Players who lose sticks in dark stage lighting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit players — no taper or tip for cymbal work
- Anyone wanting a low-cost general practice stick
- Players who dislike a colored finish on the grip
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Alex Acuna signature
Dimensions set by a working Latin percussionist rather than adapted from a kit stick model.
Detail 03
Purple color
Painted finish adds slight grip texture and makes the pair easy to spot in a crowded percussion setup.
Detail 04
$7.99 pair
Priced at the low end for signature sticks, so breakage on cascara patterns costs less to replace.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair. Buy backups — cascara playing on rims breaks sticks fast
- 02No bead means these will chew a drum kit cymbal
- 03Purple paint transfers onto light-colored heads over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a regular drum set?
Not well. Timbale sticks have no tip or taper, so cymbal articulation is muddy and rims take a beating. Use a standard kit stick instead.
02Are these good for cascara and rim playing?
Yes. That is what the straight, untapered shape is built for. The full-diameter body handles repeated shell strikes.
03How many sticks come in the package?
One pair.
04Will the purple finish wear off?
Painted finishes wear at the contact points with use. Expect the color to thin where the stick meets rim and head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Purple
