Composer Baton

Guest · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:22 am Post subject: Composer Baton

What kind of batons do you guys use? I'm interested in getting a better kind, to encourage me... as a sort of reward for myself.

Bachtacular · Newbie Alert Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 1

I've got a Pickboy baton, fiberglass shaft and rosewood grip, about 380mm.

admin · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 8:43 pm Post subject:

I don't use one, but I'm not conducting orchestral groups, I conduct bands and vocal groups so it's more of a gospel type approach.

piecebypiece · Newbie Alert Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 1

I was thinking of getting another Pickboy baton, actually. I have an older version of the Carbon Graphite one and I'm thinking of upgrading. I was told by someone using a Maple Pickboy that the newer ones are much better balanced... which, to me, seems completely unimportant. I've never found a baton to be very utalitarian. It just makes me feel good to have a nice one and is there to serve as a reminder of music in general.

How do you feel about your batons? ... Does it matter which kind you use?