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Vater CHADW Chad Smith's Funk Blaster Hickory Wood Tip Drum Sticks, Pair

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Style: Chad Smith


Features

  • 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
  • L 16" D . 605"

Description

The Vater brand was officially established in November of 1991, but the Vater family history with drumsticks started decades earlier, in the basement of Boston's legendary Jack's drum Shop. There, Alan and Ron's grandfather jack Adams, hand turned drumsticks for the drummers like Buddy rich as early as 1956. In the early to mid 1980's, the Vater Brothers began producing private- label drumsticks alongside sticks for Vic Firth and Zildjian. A few years of this LED to the brothers deciding to move their business to a new factory in Holbrook ma. Over the past decade, the Vater family and product line has expanded greatly, introducing innovative products such as the splash stick and acoustic, and welcoming renowned drummers like Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Josh freeze. At Vater, our goal is simple. . . To produce the very best drumsticks and percussion accessories in the world.

Item Weight: 4 ounces


Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 1.7 x 1.6 inches


Item model number: VHCHADW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 4, 2007


Body Material: Hickory Wood


Color Name: Natural


Material Type: Wood


Size: -inch


Color Screen: No


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  • Nice
Style: Chad Smith
Got them for my boyfriend. He likes them!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025 by Momma85

  • My New Favorite Drumstick
Style: Josh Freese
I've been searching for my perfect drumsticks: and I believe I found it with the Josh Freese Vater drumsticks. If you play a lot of pop, pop punk, or even soft acoustic stuff, (I play for a church) this is a great stick: this is exactly between a 5A and a 5B drumstick and is very well balanced. I have smaller hands than most people, but this is one of the most comfortable drumsticks I've ever used and is perfect for my genre of musics. The designer of this drumstick, Josh Freese, is a well known studio drummer who's played on almost 300 albums (Kelly Clarkson, Devo, The Vandals, Nine Inch Nails, Avril Lavigne, Paramore) and for a variety of artists, so if anything, I guess that's a good sign. Even if you're not a fan of Josh Freese, if you've been looking for a stick that combines the best attributes of a 5A and a 5B together: this is it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011 by Douglas L. Lee

  • Great size for playing any style music
Style: Mike Johnston
I normally use 7a or 2b sticks depending on what I'm playing. I gave these a shot to see if I could find something in the middle to use all the time. I am so glad I tried these sticks, they are a perfect size for me and now I only use one size instead of two. I also only used nylon tips up until now and I like the wood tips on these sticks better. This size let's you hit heavy with rock music or light with some jazz. It really is a great all around stick. I highly recommend them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019 by bruce barrett

  • If you're looking for black drumsticks with nylon tips, these are a must-have!
Style: Mike Wengren
Despite the length of these sticks being an inch longer than what I usually use, I absolutely love these! I've always dreamed of getting a pair of wooden drumsticks that had a black finish, nylon tips, and a diameter that was at least a little thicker than 5A. I mostly use them for practicing on a pad, but I'm also hoping that I'll get to use them for a Christian Rock gig (although I probably won't have one for quite sometime now). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019 by Buddington

  • Great Sticks
Style: Mike Johnston
I really have nothing bad to say about these sticks. The length and balance is perfect for me. I perform monthly 5 three set shows and a variety of music. I play pretty hard and these sticks hold up. The tips sometimes have pieces that splinter off, but that is expected for my kind of gigs. At least give them a shot and see if they are right for you. Vater has out performed all the others in my book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018 by Dana J. Mirate

  • No son tan livianas
Style: Chad Smith
Pero muy buenas para tocar, no recomendadas para calentar.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023 by Juan Avellaneda

  • Great sticks
Style: Mike Wengren
These sticks feel great have great control.. and weight just enough to slow you down. Seriously I think they're awesome but if you aren't already playing them you'll be lagging. It's very unsettling. Otherwise they are great to play. And the look sick.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020 by Mechnugget

  • The only stick I like playing now
Style: Chad Smith
These sticks are great, decently heavy, not a light stick which I love. They’re super easy to fire fast and stay controlled more so than some other sticks I’ve played on.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022 by Ethan Kinnee

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