Been playing with the JB 2s for a few weeks now, and here’s how they feel from my perspective:
• First off, if you like to hit hard, these aren’t your friends. The wires dig into the drumhead pretty quickly, and it feels like you lose control compared to regular brushes.
• The wires are super thin, so I’ve already bent one or two just by pressing a little too much. Gotta be gentle with them.
• These brushes are fantastic for delicate, gentle playing. Soft jazz, ballads, and subtle cymbal work really shine with them—they feel really responsive and articulate.
• Tried to push them into funkier grooves or higher-energy sections, and they just don’t cut it.
• If you’re hoping for one set of brushes to handle everything from mellow jazz to funky rock, you might be disappointed. They’re just not versatile enough for that.
All in all, great for light, nuanced playing, but definitely not a one-size-fits-all brush.