The Complete Handbook of Drum Stick & Brush Bags & Holders
A Practical Reference for Choosing, Using, and Maintaining Drum Stick & Brush Bags and Holders
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The only reference you need on drum stick and brush bags and holders—materials, specs, maintenance, and business. No hype, just usable knowledge.
About this book
From the pocket-sized stick pouch to the rolling caddy that holds a full kit's worth of mallets and rods, the drum stick and brush bag is a deceptively simple accessory. Get it right, and it disappears into your routine. Get it wrong, and you're dealing with broken tips, unzipped seams, lost pairs, and a snare case that rattles like a maraca. This handbook treats the subject with the seriousness it deserves, covering the real-world decisions that face drummers, educators, and retailers every day.
Inside, you'll find a full breakdown of types and configurations—from hand-stitched leather stick bags to nylon trap bags and modular stick holders that mount on a floor tom or hi-hat stand. The book explains the specifications that matter: denier weight, zipper gauge, stitching type, strap attachment points, and interior dividers. It also covers installation and mounting, routine maintenance and waterproofing, and how to diagnose common failures like blown zippers, broken rivets, and warped backboards. For the business-minded reader, there are chapters on market positioning, wholesale and private-label opportunities, and how to build a rental or repair service around these accessories.
Finally, the book looks forward to trends in materials and sustainability, and it points to the types of expert resources—manufacturer training, industry trade shows, and standards bodies—that a serious professional should know about. Whether you're a touring drummer, a band director managing a classroom set, or a shop owner adding a new revenue line, this book gives you the knowledge to buy smarter, use longer, and sell better.
Reader Reviews
Ronald Hall
★★★★★I've been playing for twenty years and never thought a book on stick bags could teach me anything. It did. The chapter on materials didn't just tell me that ballistic nylon is tough—it explained denier weight and why a 1680D bag is worth the extra money over a 500D one. The troubleshooting section on zipper failures saved me from throwing away a perfectly good bag. My only complaint is that I'd like to see more photos and diagrams in the physical book, but the text is clear enough that it's not a huge loss.
Barbara Young
★★★★★As a band director, I buy and maintain a lot of percussion gear. This is the first resource that actually breaks down the difference between stick bags and trap bags and explains which type is appropriate for a classroom setting versus a touring player. The chapter on business opportunities gave me some real ideas for reselling at a small profit to fund my program. I docked a star because the maintenance chapter leans a bit heavy on leather care, which isn't relevant to my nylon-based school inventory, but overall it's a solid, practical reference.
Michelle Smith
★★★★★Finally, a reference that treats accessories like they matter. The premise is spot-on: a good stick bag saves you time and money, and a bad one costs you both. I appreciated the concrete examples—like how a simple velcro strap on a holder can scratch a snare drum finish if not routed properly. The FAQ and glossary alone are worth the price. I gave it four stars because I think the future trends chapter spends too much time on 'smart' bags that don't exist yet, but the practical core of the book is excellent.