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Description
Red Hot Chili Peppers very own Chad Smith's signature Vater Drumsticks. Designed by Chad himself these sticks have the same grip as a 5B but with a beefier taper for some extra weight up top and acorn tip. Great for heavy, solid playing. Hickory.
“The craftsman at Vater know a thing or two about wood. For over 30 years, I’ve been using the same perfectly designed stick. It works for everything I do. I’ve always been proud to be a part of the family!” -Chad Smith
- Length: 16" (40.64cm)
- Thickness: 0.605" (1.54cm)
- Material: American Hickory
- Tip: Wood Acorn Tip
American Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its shock absorption and durability and Vater uses the two best Hickory species, which are Shellbark and Shagbark Hickory. Vater's material has to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a their drumstick. They only use dowels that have a moisture content specific to "striking" tools (10%-12%), so you get a drumstick with great feel and durability.
Each time a Hickory tree is harvested by any of their suppliers, another one is planted. New trees are also produced from the Hickory nuts that naturally fall from the trees.
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