Regaltip

Regal Tip

Regal Tip

American drum stick and mallet manufacturer


Regal Tip is one of the world's largest manufacturers of drum sticks and other percussion mallets. They produce a range of beaters, but are particularly noted as a manufacturer of premium steel brushes and nylon tipped drumsticks. In 2003, the company was the largest manufacturer of brushes.[1]

Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...

In 1958, drummer Joe Calato introduced his invention of the nylon tip drumstick to improve the longevity of sticks. Joe opened a factory to produce and ship sticks worldwide. The company also manufactures wood tip drumsticks, brushes, mallets, signature brushes, signature drumsticks, rutes, and general accessories.

Joe Calato died on September 1, 2023.[2]

Notable endorsers

Past endorsers include


References

  1. Nicholls, G. (2003). The Drum Handbook: Buying, Maintaining, and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit. Backbeat Books. p. 151. ISBN 978-0-87930-750-9. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. "Obituary for Joseph D. Calato at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel". www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.



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