Regal Tip

Regal Tip

Also known as: RegalTip, Calato, Regal Tip by Calato

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Founded in 1958 by drummer Joe Calato in Niagara Falls, New York, Regal Tip is one of the world's largest manufacturers of drumsticks, brushes, and percussion accessories. Calato invented the nylon-tipped drumstick — a breakthrough that dramatically improved stick durability and produced a brighter, more articulate sound on cymbals — and built the J.D. Calato Manufacturing Company around the in...

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Founded in 1958 by drummer Joe Calato in Niagara Falls, New York, Regal Tip is one of the world's largest manufacturers of drumsticks, brushes, and percussion accessories. Calato invented the nylon-tipped drumstick — a breakthrough that dramatically improved stick durability and produced a brighter, more articulate sound on cymbals — and built the J.D. Calato Manufacturing Company around the innovation. The brand is recognized as a leading producer of premium steel wire brushes, and its product line spans wood-tip and nylon-tip drumsticks, the Quantum series, signature artist models, brushes, mallets, rutes, and practice accessories.

Regal Tip's endorser roster reflects the brand's reach across genres. Drummers associated with the company include Alex Van Halen, Don Henley, Jeff Porcaro (Toto), Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Chester Thompson (Genesis), Paul Mazurkiewicz (Cannibal Corpse), Dale Crover (Melvins), Daniel Adair (Nickelback), Robert Sweet (Stryper), and Gary Mallaber. Past endorsers include Stewart Copeland, Lars Ulrich, Max Weinberg, Eric Carr (Kiss), and Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper). Jake Hanna, of the Woody Herman band, was the first artist to have a signature Regal Tip stick.

Regal Tip has 26 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Drumsticks, Mallets & Brushes. Their gear is featured by 30 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Jazz, and Funk / Soul. Notable users include Jeff Porcaro, Eric Carr, and Sean Reinert.

Artists Who Use Regal Tip

Jeff Porcaro uses 2 Regal Tip products

Jeff Porcaro

Drummer, Composer · Steely Dan

Sean Reinert uses 2 Regal Tip products

Sean Reinert

Drummer · Death (Metal Band)

Eric Carr uses 2 Regal Tip products

Eric Carr

Singer, Drummer · Kiss

Paul Mazurkiewicz uses 2 Regal Tip products

Paul Mazurkiewicz

Drummer · Cannibal Corpse

Brian Tichy uses 2 Regal Tip products

Brian Tichy

Guitarist, Drummer · Ozzy Osbourne

Glen Sobel uses 2 Regal Tip products

Glen Sobel

Drummer · Alice Cooper

Dave Grohl uses 1 Regal Tip product

Dave Grohl

Guitarist, Drummer · Nirvana

Lars Ulrich uses 1 Regal Tip product

Lars Ulrich

Drummer · Metallica

Alex Van Halen uses 1 Regal Tip product

Alex Van Halen

Drummer · Van Halen

Daniel Fang uses 1 Regal Tip product

Daniel Fang

Drummer · Turnstile

Don Henley uses 1 Regal Tip product

Don Henley

Singer, Drummer · Eagles

Mitch Mitchell uses 1 Regal Tip product

Mitch Mitchell

Drummer · The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Bill Rieflin uses 1 Regal Tip product

Bill Rieflin

Drummer, Keyboardist · Swans

Peter Criss uses 1 Regal Tip product

Peter Criss

Singer, Drummer · Kiss

Deen Castronovo uses 1 Regal Tip product

Deen Castronovo

Drummer · Ozzy Osbourne

Daniel Adair uses 1 Regal Tip product

Daniel Adair

Drummer · Nickelback

Joey Waronker uses 1 Regal Tip product

Joey Waronker

Drummer, Music Producer · Oasis

Walfredo Reyes, Jr. uses 1 Regal Tip product

Walfredo Reyes, Jr.

Drummer · Chicago

Chester Thompson uses 1 Regal Tip product

Chester Thompson

Drummer · Genesis

Bill Kreutzmann uses 1 Regal Tip product

Bill Kreutzmann

Drummer · Grateful Dead

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