June 12, 2026 I Partnership
Low Boy Teams with Sweetwater to Launch Exclusive Bass Drum Beater Finish
Low Boy, maker of handcrafted bass drum beaters, has launched its newest exclusive colorway in partnership with Sweetwater: Natural with Red Sparkle Stripes. The release, part of Low Boy’s Drum Shop Designed program, marks the third exclusive finish collaboration between the two companies and arrives just in time to kick off Sweetwater’s annual Drum Month.
The Natural with Red Sparkle Stripes finish is available across all eight of Low Boy’s signature beater models. Drummers can choose between the Standard (95g) and Lightweight (80g) weights, with each turned from premium North American hard maple and offered in wood, felt, leather, or lambswool striking surfaces. This versatile combination of weights and materials ensures a tailored feel and tone for players across every genre, from metal and punk to jazz and Americana.
“I know money is tight for everyone right now, including musicians,” said Jeremy Brieske, Low Boy founder. “When developing this line, Sweetwater challenged us to create a beater that was stunning while remaining highly affordable—to build a true boutique piece of drum gear at a $35 price point. I think we delivered.”
“We love every opportunity to collaborate with Low Boy and we always have so much fun coming up with new designs,” said Evan Turner, senior category manager at Sweetwater. “This latest offering is simple but elegant, and feels amazing – just like every Low Boy beater!”
