VHCBCW
The gradual taper and extra length allows Cyrus to choke up on his grip without compromising any sense of response, balance, speed or comfort from the stick. The barrel-style tip gives full drum sounds and defined ride cymbal tones.
VHCHADW
Hickory Chad Smith Signature Wood Tip
Same grip as the standard 5B with a sturdier taper. Great for heavy rock and riding a cymbal bell. Classic acorn-shaped tip. Wood only.
VHDSK
David's new DSK Tour is a scaled down version of his original DSK model. The shorter length provides a "quick" feel when going around the kit, while the heavy shoulder provides outstanding durability for aggressive live performances
A lengthy, but comfortable, stick that features a very fast beefy taper for some added weight up top. This allows for a powerful throw and solid impact that is perfect for an aggressive drumming style. The DSK's large and rounded barrel-shaped nylon tip is great for crispy clean hi-hat and ride cymbal tones. Hickory. Length= 17 Diameter= .590
VHSCSTD
Hickory Stewart Copeland Signature Wood Tip
To celebrate The Police's 30th Anniversary Reunion Tour, Vater is proud to release the Limited Edition-2007 Stewart Copeland Standard drumsticks. Same in physical design to the top selling Stewart Copeland Standard, the Limited Edition release features updated graphics that include Stewart's "Rhythmatist" logo, signature, and "Limited Edition 2007" printed on the stick in a custom blue metallic ink. Get them while you can! As soon as The Police Reunion Tour ends, so will production on these Limited Edition drumsticks.
VHRRBR
The Bottle Rockett measures between a 5A and 5B with a unique handle built into the grip. This handle helps prevent the sticks from slipping out of your hands while playing and gives the stick an unmistakable look. The gradual taper and weight gives the Bottle Rockett outstanding rebound, response and playability. The squared off oval tip creates big sounds from the drums but keeps cymbal tones clean and articulate. Even though the design comes from a legendary glam rock/metal drummer, the Bottle Rockett is versatile enough for applications outside the stick-twirling genre.
Drumsticks usually have a size code on them, ie 7A,5A,5B.
7A... This is lighter and narrower than most sticks. recommended for young
drummers, say the under 10's.
5A... The average size and weight. Suitable for most players most of the
time.
5B / 2B...Heavier and fatter than average. Too heavy for children, or people
with "average to small" sized hands.
It's a "heavy rock music" type stick, preferably for drummers with larger
hands and good wrist strength.
For a heavy metal band or a marching band:
Thicker drumsticks are required to withstand the heavy abuse they will take. Larger drumsticks are normally a 5B or 2B size (2B is larger) and will usually last much longer than thinner sticks.
For jazz band or light volumed pop band:
A smaller stick is better. Either a 7A (very thin) or a 5A (standard) will suffice. For multiple styles, a 5B drumstick is very versatile.
Wood Type
Wood type and moisture content are key elements in a drumstick's response and durability. Too much moisture produces a stick that feels weak and warps quickly. Too little moisture will produce a stick that is very brittle and breaks easily. Achieving the proper balance of moisture produces a stick that is very durable and stays straight.
Wood with a low moisture content is often used to make inexpensive sticks but while this will increase the number of straight sticks in a production run, it also significantly decreases stick quality and durability.
Hickory: is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or “brown hickory”, is found closer to the trees centre and is slightly denser and heavier than “white hickory”. About 85% of all wooden drumsticks are made of hickory.
Maple: is a much lighter and less dense wood than hickory. Maple can provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick. Maple sticks are primarily used for light, fast playing in low volume situations. About 14% of all wooden drumsticks are made of maple.
Oak: is the biggest, heaviest wood. It sounds very bright on the cymbals, and is very heavy and very un-flexible. It is a very durable stick. Just a few wooden drumsticks are made of oak.
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