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Vater 1A Wood Tip Hickory Drum Sticks, Pair

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Features

  • Model VH1AW
  • Length: 17"
  • Diameter: 0.590"
  • A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn tip.

Description

Since the launch of their own stick line in 1990, Vater has quickly become one of the top stick manufacturers in the world today. The Vater factory produces over ten thousand sticks per day, which are shipped to over a thousand drum shops and music stores in thirty-five countries. Diameter: 37/64 Length: 16-7/8

Color: Holz


Material: Wood


Brand: Vater


Number of Sets: 1


Pattern: Solid


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only


Shape: Round


Item Length: 17 Inches


Global Trade Identification Number: 10


Manufacturer: KMC Music Inc


UPC: 641652003010


Item Weight: 0.2 Pounds


Item Weight: 3.2 ounces


Item model number: VH1AW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 5, 2007


Color Name: Holz


Material Type: Wood


Size: 1a


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Favorite make and model
These are my favorite sticks. Recently I went through and bought just about one of each comparable sticks from Vater on through every other stick maker I could find and I found myself poorer and right back to this model. Nice long reach, heavy but not too heavy, thick but not too thick. This isn't all the way up to tree-trunk weight, but it's not dainty either. Only draw back (and this is true of all brands I've tried) is that they aren't always matched into weight pairs. I'm crazy OCD and I weigh my sticks and the weight will vary pretty wide between pairs and even between two sticks paired together. I do wish that Vater would print the weight of the stick on the stick so you could really only purchase the ones that are the right weight for you (me). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013 by thebradleyroberts

  • Perfection
I have been playing drums for many years. I have only just found my favorite drum sticks in these. I play on a Tama drum set that I converted into a completely electronic set. I used the Cake Pan build method for my drums and have tried just about every mesh head ever made. 3ply mesh is a load of nonsense. The Remo Silent Strokes are single ply and the best heads for this purpose. Back to the sticks. The weight and balance of these sticks is the absolute sweet spot for electronic drums with these heads. Not too heavy and not too light. I get perfect triggering every time. The 16.75” length allows me to sit farther back on my throne and reach every strike zone with precision. I am 5’9” and have a particular playing style so all of this is obviously super subjective. The diameter and hand feel is perfection for me. “Thicker” than a 5A and “thinner” than a 5B. They are dense too (without being overly heavy) so no worries about breaking in your first week of use. To top all of this off these sticks are crazy cheap! It’s perfection plain and simple. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020 by Sam E. Sam E.

  • Best I've ever played
I've tried literally almost all sticks from zildjian, promark, Vicfirth and regal. These are my favorite out of all of the others. Best weight and balance. Heavy but not too heavy. Awesome tip. I got the nylon as well for the cymbals and both are flawless. So far they are the most durable as well. They don't chip compared to the others either. Try em. Buy em. Love em. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016 by Frauwst

  • Favorite Sticks
I've been playing drums for quite some time meow, and these have been the best sticks. As far as weight and length go, they're perfect. Buy them, try them, want them, be them.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013 by Samantha Turek

  • Five Stars
Very good quality for the times you need a natural drumstick.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016 by Terry913

  • Not a match
Sticks were two different weights
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Eric A. Guidice

  • Great sticks at a good price
My favorite sticks, good price.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020 by James P.

  • Great sticks for under $10
Maybe not the strongest pair of sticks, but certainly hold up well for the $. I have continued to purchase these and gotten consistent durability results.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019 by Joseph E. Bradshaw

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