Detail 01
Rake rather than brush
More defined attack than wire brushes, still far quieter than a stick. Note articulation, not just wash.
Product detailSKU #1274115062486
Vic FirthJazz Rakes
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A low-volume drum implement that sits between brushes and sticks. For drummers who want quiet playing with more attack than wire brushes give.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small-room jazz gigs where a stick is too loud
- Drummers who find brushes too soft-edged
- Adding a third texture alongside sticks and brushes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock, metal, or any loud backbeat playing
- A first-time drummer buying one all-purpose implement
- Players who never work below moderate volume
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
Jazz-oriented design
Built around ride patterns and low-volume comping, not driving a backbeat through a band.
Detail 03
Under $30
Specialty-implement pricing. Cheap enough to keep in the bag for the one tune that needs it.
Detail 04
Drum accessory, not a stick
Feel and rebound differ from sticks. Expect an adjustment period before it plays naturally.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This supplements sticks and brushes rather than replacing either one
- 02Rebound and balance differ from sticks — allow practice time
- 03Nothing else is included; drums, heads and cases are separate
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these the same as brushes?
No. Rakes give a firmer, more defined attack than wire brushes while staying well below stick volume. Most drummers carry both and switch depending on the tune.
02Can I use these for rock?
Not really. They are built for low-volume playing. In a loud band you will not be heard, and you will push them harder than they are meant to go.
03Do I need a special drum head?
No. They work on standard heads. Play them on your existing kit as-is.
04Will these work on a practice pad?
Yes, though a pad returns very little sound at this volume level. Practice on an actual snare to hear what they really do.
