Timber Drum Treeworks 18" Hickory Slapstick, Brown

A really well-made musical (?) instrument, perfect for special effects in our Ukulele Group - especially "Deadwood Stage" (think Doris Day!) and in December, "Sleigh Ride." In fact this is so popular, we have to take it in turns to play the "whip!" Easy and comfortable to hold, and substantial sound.

This is a very well made slapstick using quality materials. It has an sharp, crisp 'slap' and is easy to use.

This is beautiful wood and handmade. It’s more like a work of art, signed and really pretty. I would prefer one without the spring but this will work nicely for that once a year song we all sing.

Fantastic quality and sounds great.

I am collecting a number of sound effect instruments for the upcoming performance of my short commedia del arte play. I'd bought a bulb horn, triangle, slide whistle, etc., but I need a good slapstick for one key part. I thought I'd just buy the first cheap one I found, but then I saw this beauty. It's not much more expensive than others made of pine but the difference is "striking" (sorry :p). Great wood, beautifully grained, solid and heavy, good hinge, and a big sharp sound. I couldn't resist.Then I saw that the company makes only a few wooden percussion instruments and I ordered. The slapstick is great and as advertised. The experience was topped off by a plain card tied to the handle with a jute string, signed by the crafts-person who made it! (see pic). Thanks Sam and the Timber Drum Company - I'll be back!

I do not have anything to compare it since this is the first time I have purchased a Slapstick before. I need it for a sound effect for the Christmas song "Sleigh Ride." I tried it immediately. I liked the construction, the price, how easy it was to use, the realistic sound, and the craftsmanship (the spring was tight, but not too tight). This company seems to be very "personal." I will definitely check out Timber Drum Company again when I need another percussion product.(And also, I am the type of person who rarely gives a perfect score. I can't imagine any product where there isn't room for even some small kind of improvement--therefore they pretty much got the highest rating I ever give.)

This was perfect for our Christmas ensembles for our percussion sections. Our students have loved adding it to their sound effects.