Seán Hooper first began to make timpani sticks over thirty years ago – one of the earliest users of his sticks was Kurt – Hans Goedicke, then principal timpanist of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Now my timpani sticks are used the world over and are bought by students and professional timpanists.
If you are buying a great product, you expect great service - this is what we offer.
Advice is always available in the choice of sticks, and if you find you've chosen the wrong stick, alterations can be made for minimal cost - I want to make sure you have what's right for you.
All sticks are made to order, which means you don't have to pay the cost of high stock levels and storage.
I am happy to refelt worn out sticks.
All handles are made from bamboo cane, imported to my specifications.
As you would expect from a world-class timpani stick, all canes are weighed, measured and knot matched to ensure superb balance and a matched sound.
Each cane receives a total of over 30 processes, and is meticulously finished to the highest possible standard before it is considered ready for the head to be added.
I believe that hand making my sticks using real craftsmanship is worth the extra time involved.
• For models 1 – 16 in the professional range a free renovation/refelting service is available for the first refelt.
Practically a new pair of sticks for free
• I can renovate timpani sticks from other manufactures, adding a new
felt covering to the head.
Typical price for this service is around £15 per pair
