Mike Mangini DREAM THEATER 2016 DRUMSTICKS • BRUSHES • MALLETS • SPECIALTY STICKS • MARCHING • ENSEMBLE • PRACTICE PADS • ACCESSORIES • CLOTHING “It is balanced, it is powerful. It is the Wicked Piston!” NEW PRODUCTS Mike Mangini KEG 5A & 5B NEW BARREL TIP ON CLASSIC MODELS PG 7 & 8 Dream Theater

MV9 HYBRID NEW TENOR STICK PG 27 PLAYER'S DESIGN MODEL

GRIP STICKS 3 MODELS WITH RUBBERIZED GRIP PG 11

L. 16 3/4" • 42.55cm | D .580" • 1.47cm VHMMWP Mike Mangini’s new unique design starts out at .580” in the grip and increases slightly towards the middle of the stick until it reaches .620” and then tapers back down to an acorn tip. Mike’s reason for this design GRIP TAPE NEW COLORS WORLD PERCUSSION TACKY SACK is so that the stick has a slightly added front weight for a solid, consistent “throw” and transient sound. With the extra length, you can adjust how PG 23 MODELS PG 33 GRIP ENHANCING much front weight you’re implementing by slightly moving your fulcrum ROSIN POWDER point up or down on the stick. You’ll also get a fat sounding rimshot crack from the added front weighted taper. Hickory. PG 22

.580" UNIQUE TOP WEIGHTED DESIGN .580" .590" .600" .610" .620" .610" .590" .350" PAGE PAGE 03 02 Vater’s undivided focus is to give you the highest quality drum sticks, specialty sticks and drum MANUFACTURING accessories in the world. STICK SELECTION

THE FACTS CHOOSING THE RIGHT STICK FOR YOU WITH MIKE JOHNSTON - Vater has several wood suppliers. Our partners adhere to Vater’s strict specifications and quality terms, providing Vater with the very best Hickory and Maple Thickness Tip Nellyris "Didi" Negron for making drumsticks. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: The diameter or thickness of a stick is one of the most The tip of a drum stick impacts the sound more than Eric Kretz AMALUNA - Hickory only grows in the and is the best crucial parts to choosing a pair of drum sticks for any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean STONE TEMPLE PILOTS CORA COLEMAN-DUNHAM MODEL wood in the world to produce striking tools. (Hammers, yourself. The diameter of the stick effects the overall sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, 5B WOOD Ax Handles, and yes..drumsticks). Hickory absorbs a weight which in turn effects the volume, strength and full tone. The other option to consider here is nylon vs. great amount of shock. grip. A thicker stick will be heavier and stronger but it wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, will also have a slightly slower rebound off of the drum clean sound that will cut through and bass then - The best process for producing very white Hickory is to use low temperatures when Kiln drying so not to or the cymbal. The added weight will also increase you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, "pink" the wood. The Kilns start drying at 85 degrees the volume of a given stroke. A stick with a smaller natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding and are slowly increased but never exceed 105 diameter will be lighter, slightly quieter, and rebound sounds then you want to go with a wood tip. degrees. faster. - The Kiln drying cycle time that produces the best results is 2 1/2 weeks. Length Taper - Vater's Hickory is stress released which is done by In your search for the right stick, there’s The length of a stick drastically affects the feel of the The taper of a drum stick affects the overall balance of Robin Diaz Scott Pellegrom slowly raising the temperature at the end of the drying a lot of models that are available to you. I stick. Although it may not seem like much, a quarter the stick. The longer the taper, the quicker the stick will COURTNEY LOVE / INDEPENDENT cycle for 8 hours. This relieves the stress in the wood spent YEARS endorsing one particular model of an inch makes a great difference in the reach of the respond off of a cymbal or a drum. The shorter the taper, INDEPENDENT JAZZ RIDE and produces straight sticks that stay straight. with another company before joining Vater. 1A WOOD For over a decade, I just thought: “Sticks are stick as well as the rebound. the stiffer the stick will be and the less the stick will - Vater uses the 2 best Hickory species for it's sticks.” “bounce” off of the kit. The trade out here is strength. drumsticks which are Shell Bark and Shag Bark The shorter the taper the stronger the stick. Hickory Check out our factory tour video on YouTube! It never occurred to me to check out any other models, or even brands. It really - Vater uses a dowel moisture content specific to wasn’t until I started pulling sticks out of TEARDROP BARREL BALL "striking" tools (10%-12%). Some of Vater's major YouTube.com/VaterPercussionUSA a store bin one day, while helping a new Produce rich, dark tones Tips produce a full punchy Tips produce a clean, bright and competitors use a moisture content known for furniture student pick out his first pair, that I really with focused lows. sound. Great for louder articulate sound. manufacturing (6%-8%). Wood is cellulose fiber and started to notice the differences between volume situations. water...... The more water moisture you extract, the them all. While doing that I thought: “Maybe weaker the wood. The more water moisture present (as Vater Percussion and the environment the stick I’m using isn’t the right one for ACORN OVAL NYLON in Vater sticks), the stronger the wood. ME?”. Produce a full, fat sound. Tips produce a broad, mid Tips produce a brighter sound Gil Sharone - Vater produces 85% of it drumsticks from Hickory and All wood shavings left behind from manufacturing are used by animal farms local to the When I picked up Vaters that day, I instantly Very responsive. range sound due to tip than wood tip models. More Eric Choi MARILYN MANSON 15% from Sugar Maple. Vater factory. Once used at the farms, they are then re-used for compost. discovered what I had been missing out length. durable than wood tips. WE CAME AS ROMANS WEST SIDE / TACKY SACK on for all those years. It didn’t matter what MV11 - Only the outer 3"-5" of the Hickory tree is used to Vater model I pulled out of that bin, they make drumsticks. This is the live part of the tree which all felt great while having their unique is call the Sap Wood. Vater has chosen a waste disposal contractor that is committed to recycling. Recyclable differences. That experience really got me goods are separated and sent for recycling at their sorting facility. thinking and analyzing my stick choice and Wood Types - It takes 16-22 years for a Hickory tree to grow before it size. Not only were the Vater sticks better is harvested for drumstick production. quality, but my playing had been somewhat HICKORY MAPLE restrained from using a size that really Hickory is the most popular wood choice for Maple is a lighter wood that produces a very fast stick - Each time a Hickory tree is cut, another one is planted. wasn’t comfortable for me after all. drumsticks due to its shock absorption and with warmer pitched tones. Due to its lightness, maple is New trees are also produced from the Hickory Nuts durability. Hickory is a great choice for all styles of a perfect choice for someone who is looking for a thicker that naturally fall from the trees. UNMATCHED QUALITY GUARANTEE Trust me, with all the models that Vater music. stick without the extra weight.

makes, there’s definitely one that’s just PAGE - USA grown Sugar Maple along with Hickory is one of Vater guarantees their drumsticks to be straighter, more consistent and of higher quality than all other right for you. Whether you currently play the strongest hardwoods in the world. leading drumstick manufacturers. Vater's Nylon tips are guaranteed not to fall off, crack or break for Vater or not, explore their product line and PAGE Myron Howell experiment with different models. You will With all of this insight on how one pair of sticks differs from another, there is still one question you need to David Lovering the performance life span of the drumstick. 100% of Vater’s drumsticks are manufactured in the 05 JAKE OWEN - Sugar Maple is now used by many Baseball stars for find yourself very pleased with what you ask yourself before making a decision: How does it feel in your hand? You will know when you’ve found the PIXIES 2B WOOD their bats because of it's strength. USA. All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis. right stick because it will feel like a natural extension of your body. 5A WOOD 04 discover! American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture quality characteristics to be made into a Vater content, straightness and grain structure, to produce a AMERICAN HICKORY drumstick. higher quality drumstick. AMERICAN HICKORY

Models arranged by diameter.

Aaron Gillespie Sweet Ride 52nd St. Jazz Studio Swing Traditional 7A Keg 5A NEW 5A Stretch 55AA Session Matrix Mike Fuentes PARAMORE / THE ALMOST L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 7/8" • 40.32cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L. 16 1/2 • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm PIERCE THE VEIL 2B WOOD D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .535" • 1.36cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm 2B WOOD VHSRW VH52JW VHSW Wood VHSWINGW Nylon VHSWINGN Wood VHT7AW Nylon VHT7AN VHK5AW VH5AS VH55AA VHSEW VHMTRXW Extra small round tip produces Named after the legendary street in Barrel-shaped tip gives a full sound Designed in collaboration with Dubbed “traditional” because Vater’s Same dimensions as our standard Same grip as a standard 5A, but Offers just a little extra reach for the Comfortable to the traditional 5A The Matrix measures out as a 5A outstanding clarity on cymbals. Manhattan and replicated after one without overwhelming volume. Just renowned educator Steve Fidyk, the 7A is longer and has a different tip 5A but with a keg/barrel shaped tip longer for some extra reach around 5A player without adding a bunch of player. Small acorn tip for great in the grip with a gradual taper to a of the early hand-turned Jack’s Drum under a 7A in grip size. Swing model has a “double taper”, shape than standard 7A’s in the for a defined cymbal articulation. the kit. Small Acorn tip for warm weight or compromising the feel of cymbal and drum sounds. small barrel tip for extreme cymbal Shop Models this design is straight out meaning that it is slightly thicker industry. This classic style 7A has cymbal tones. A very versatile stick the stick. Features the classic acorn clarity. A very quick feeling stick that of the great Jazz and Big Band era. towards the middle of the stick than a great feel for lighter playing. The model in size. style tip. is great stick for Jazz, Funk and The long and flat oval tip produces in the grip and then finishes with small acorn tip delivers full cymbal R&B drumming. warm and broad ride cymbal tones a very quick and thin taper. This and drum sounds without being with full-bodied drum sounds. The produces a stick that possesses overbearing. quick taper gives it a great feel and great sensitivity and exceptionally response. fast rebound. Max Weinberg Jose Pasillas BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN INCUBUS NUDE 5A WOOD 7A WOOD Manhattan 7A 7A Stretch Studio 2 New Orleans Jazz Super Jazz Excel Jazz Ride Phat Ride Fusion™ Fusion™ Acorn L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 15 7/8" • 40.32cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/8" • 41.59cm L 15 1/4" • 38.74cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .550" • 1.40cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .575" • 1.46cm D .575" • 1.46cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm Wood VH7AW Nylon VH7AN VH7AS VHS2W Wood VHNOJW Nylon VHNOJN VHSJW VHELW VHJZRW VHPTRW Wood VHFW Nylon VHFN VHFAW Longer than an average 7A with a A long version of a traditional 7A for Beefier version of the Studio with a A defined taper and acorn tip for Jazz-style grip with a little extra Shorter stick with a barrel-shaped Slightly over a 5A in the grip. Long Quick taper to a medium-sized Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a A new tip on an iconic stick...The small round tip for defined cymbal some extra reach. Small Acorn tip grip just under a 5A. classic feel. length. "Quick" feeling stick. tip and quick taper. Great for getting taper to a small teardrop tip for a round tip produces a clean sound small round tip for cymbal clarity. Fusion Acorn is the same design as work. for warm cymbal tones. Great for a around the kit quickly. great ride cymbal sound, response on ride cymbals. Very versatile and the classic Vater Fusion but with an variety of drumming applications. and definition. playable stick with great balance. acorn tip for a warmer cymbal and Chris Dave drum tone. D'ANGELO / ANGUS & JULIA STONE Jeremy Spencer SWEET RIDE / VINTAGE BOMBER FIVE FINGER DEATH BEATER / RETRACTABLE WIRE PUNCH BRUSH 5B WOOD

8A Pro Rock Recording Hitmaker Los Angeles 5A Power 5A Heartbeater West Side Fatback 3A 1A L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm L. 16 5/16" • 41.43cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm VH8AW Wood VHPRW Nylon VHPRN VHRECW VHHITW Wood VH5AW Nylon VH5AN Wood VHP5AW Nylon VHP5AN VHHBW VHWS Wood VH3AW Nylon VH3AN Wood VH1AW Nylon VH1AN Small barrel-shaped tip for defined Slightly under a 5A in the grip with Nicely sized barrel-shaped tip for 5A sized in the grip with a gentle Very well balanced stick. Heavier Comfortable to the 5A player but Between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The West Side is a real unique Sturdy shoulder and neck with a A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip cymbal articulation. Very responsive. an oval tip. broad and dynamic tones. Superb taper and an acorn-style bead that toward the tip for fast attack and with 1/2" extra length for extra A solid feeling drumstick with an sounding stick. The grip size measures rounded barrel tip for volume. and acorn tip. balance and feel. puts out great tone from around response on drums. reach and weight. acorn style tip that gives the player comfortably in-between a 5A and PAGE the drum-kit. A very well balanced, outstanding rebound from around 5B. The small rounded oval style tip PAGE Adam Marcello responsive and solid feeling stick. the drumkit. A great stick for mid- blends right into the neck and taper of Brann Dailor KATY PERRY volume situations. the stick for a unique feel and sound MASTODON 07 POWERHOUSE 5B WOOD

06 dynamic. The Xtreme Design Series models have been designed to meet the great demand of drummers who have been asking AMERICAN HICKORY for stick models weighted in between the very popular Vater XTREME DESIGN Power 5A/Power 5B models and the Rock model.

XD-5A XD-5B XD-ROCK Scott Travis DSK Universal Power 3A 5B Keg 5B NEW L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm John Fred Young JUDAS PRIEST L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.65cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm BLACK STONE CHERRY ROCK WOOD D .590" • 1.50cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .600" • 1.52cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5AN Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5BN Wood VXDRW Nylon VXDRN XD WARRIOR VHDSK VHUW Wood VHP3AW Nylon VHP3AN Wood VH5BW Nylon VH5BN VHK5BW Between a traditional 5A and 5B in the grip. Heavier taper Just over a traditional 5B in the grip Heavier taper for solid feel. 2B style grip. Heavier taper for solid feel. Well balanced, A lengthy, but comfortable, stick that Sturdy neck and rounded oval style A longer version of the top-selling Very responsive, comfortable and Same dimensions as our standard for solid feel. Well balanced, weighted and responsive with a Well balanced, weighted and responsive with a rounded barrel- weighted and responsive with a rounded barrel-style wood tip. features a very fast taper for some tip. Great for extra volume and 3A model for added reach and balanced stick with acorn tip. 5B but with a keg / barrel shaped rounded barrel-style wood tip. style wood tip. added weight up top. This allows for a attack without excess weight. ability to "choke up" on the stick. Versatile stick. tip for a defined cymbal articulation. powerful "throw" and solid impact that is perfect for an aggressive drumming style. A series of popular Vater models that are the same in design, but finished with a black stain for an edgy look. ETERNAL BLACK Xavier Muriel David Palmer BUCKCHERRY ROD STEWART POWER 5B WOOD / GRIP TAPE POWER 5A WOOD / XD-5A WOOD 55BB SD9 Power 5B Power House Rock L. 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .620" • 1.57cm D .630" • 1.60cm VH55BB VHSD9W Wood VHP5BW Nylon VHP5BN VHPHW Wood VHRW Nylon VHRN 5A 5B Power 5B The 55BB model offers just a little extra Just over a 5B in the grip with an Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" Large acorn tip and heavy shoulder Full sized barrel tip and long shaft L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm reach for the 5B sized model player oval tip for a full sound. extra length. The "big brother" to provides big sound and volume. for weight and extra reach. D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm without adding a bunch of weight or Power 5A. Designed by Virgil Donati. Wood VHEB5AW Nylon VHEB5AN Wood VHEB5BW Nylon VHEB5BN Wood VHEBP5BW Nylon VHEBP5BN compromising the feel of the stick. Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. Features a large Features the classic acorn style tip. and response on drums. Versatile stick. barrel tip for a full sound.

The Gospel Series consists of three Hickory models designed to Steve Misamore meet the feel, weight and volume needs of Gospel drummers. The Hannah Welton DIERKS BENTLEY Gospel Series models measure in at 16.5" for some extra length PRINCE HITMAKER and three diameters to suit the variety of volume, dynamic and NEW ORLEANS JAZZ WOOD venue-size challenges that drummers face. The round tip provides GOSPEL SERIES great cymbal clarity and rebound from around the drumkit. 2B Shedder Hammer Nightstick-2S 3S L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .650" • 1.65cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .660" • 1.68cm D .730" • 1.85cm Wood VH2BW Nylon VH2BN VHSHW VHHW Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN GS-5A GS-Fusion™ GS-5B Oval tip for greater surface contact. Great for warm-up and practice of 5A sized grip with double butt Large oval tip, extra weight and long A very large and beefy stick. Great L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm Heavier shoulder and added length heavy rock playing. Large round end. Great for loud and aggressive shaft. A beefy stick! for drum corps and heavy players. D .555" • 1.41cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm

for attack & punch. barrel-shaped tip. Designed by Virgil musical situations. VGS5AW VGSFW VGS5BW PAGE Donati. Just under a traditional 5A but with a 1/2" extra length. In between a 5A and 5B in the grip like Vater's popular Fusion Same grip diameter as a standard 5B but with a heavier taper

PAGE Venzella Joy A comfortable grip size and weight for low to mid volume model, but with the extra length that the Gospel Series brings. than the GS-5A and GS-Fusion for added weight. Jimmy Kadesch BEYONCE situations. Barrel style tip gives this stick great playability. Very responsive and suitable for all applications. HOODIE ALLEN 09 3A WOOD GOSPEL SERIES FUSION 08 Brings out a mature, sweet voice from drums and cymbals. Maple can A line of drumsticks with no finish or lacquer. The unfinished provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick. Many of Vater’s popular Hickory models are also offered in Maple for sticks leave a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect to SUGAR MAPLE players who prefer a certain profile but desire the tone / volume changes prevent drumsticks from slipping from sweaty hands during NUDE SERIES that only Sugar Maple can provide. a performance.

3A 1A Fusion™ Ilan Rubin Keith Zebroski Pianissimo Phat Ride Sweet Ride 7A NINE INCH NAILS / THE L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16" • 40.64cm MIRANDA LAMBERT D .635" • 1.61cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .580" • 1.47cm NEW REGIME POWER 5A NYLON NUDE 1A VSMPIANW VSMPTRW VSMSRW Wood VSM7AW Nylon VSM7AN VHN3AW VHN1AW Wood VHNFW Nylon VHNFN Great for a variety of applications including In between a 5A and 5B for a comfortable A touch under a 7A in diameter. Extra small Small round tip for highly defined and clean Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume. A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn tip. Wood tip only. Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity. Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. Maple construction grip. The quick taper to a medium-sized round tip provides outstanding clarity on ride cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great Wood tip only. offers a lighter weight for a stick of it's size. round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. Great for jazz drummers. for jazz or lighter playing. Round tip delivers precise tones. cymbals. A very versatile stick.

Universal 5A 5B Power 5B L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm Super Jazz 8A Recording Session D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16" • 40.64cm VHNUW Wood VHN5AW Nylon VHN5AN Wood VHN5BW Nylon VHN5BN Wood VHNP5BW Nylon VHNP5BN D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .570" • 1.45cm Sturdy neck and rounded oval style tip. Great Very well balanced stick that gives full tones Beefed up neck diameter for power and Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. Matt Johnson VSMSJW VSM8AW VSMRECW VSMSEW for extra volume and attack without excess and fast attack from around the kit. Very durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full Features a large barrel tip for a full sound. Matt Abts ST. VINCENT A Maple version of Vater's popular Super A bit bigger than a 7A in the grip. Has a Just under a 5A in grip size. Barrel shaped Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. weight. versatile. sounds. Very responsive stick. GOV’T MULE SUGAR MAPLE POWER 5A WOOD Jazz model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style grip, small barrel-shaped bead for defined and tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum NUDE 5B WOOD / SLICK NUT under a 5A, with a little extra length and long articulate cymbal work. superb balance and feel. sounds. taper. The Vater Grip models provide a comfortable and secure grip to prevent stick slippage without increasing the diameter of the stick. Available in 3 top-selling Vater models. GRIP

5A Fusion™ Power 5A 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm Mark Colenburg Wood VSM5AW Nylon VSM5AN Wood VSMFW Nylon VSMFN Wood VSMP5AW Nylon VSMP5AN Wood VSM5BW Nylon VSM5BN ROBERT GLASPER / Very well balanced stick that gives full tones Between a 5A and 5B in grip diameter. Very Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" Beefed up neck diameter for power and Cyrus Bolooki MAXWELL and fast attack from around the kit. Very well balanced with a gradual taper and small extra length for extra reach and weight. durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full NUDE 5B WOOD RECORDING versatile. round tip. sounds. Very responsive stick.

Grip 5A NEW Grip 5B NEW Grip 3A NEW L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm Power 5B SD9 Blazer™ Concert Piccolo D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .590" • 1.50cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm Wood VHG5AW Nylon VHG5AN Wood VHG5BW Nylon VHG5BN Wood VHG3AW Nylon VHG3AN D .610" • 1.55 cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .640" • 1.63cm Wood VSMP5BW Nylon VSMP5BN VSMSD9W Wood VSMBW Nylon VSMBN Wood VSMCW Nylon VSMCN VSMPW Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume. Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" Just over a 5B in the grip with an Gentle taper to a triangular shaped Slightly under a 2B in the grip with 2B style grip with a long and and response on drums. Versatile stick. PAGE extra length. Features a large barrel oval tip for a full sound. tip. Excellent balance for intricate a refined round head for volume gradual taper to a small round tip for PAGE Ashton Irwin Van Romaine tip for a full sound. playing. and attack. A big stick without a lot precision and clarity.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 11 5B WOOD of weight. 5A WOOD / SPLASHSTICK 10 Smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 and 525 models come in under a 7A in the grip. The quick taper A well rounded line of brushes that are designed produces a fast rebound with a small tip size for a clean ride cymbal tone. All to provide an array of sounds and textures, while BEBOP three models available in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a maintaining a traditional brush feel in your hands. BRUSHES lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone.

Fred Eltringham BeBop 500 BeBop 525 BeBop 550 SHERYL CROW Tal Bergman L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm SWING WOOD / 7A WOOD / JOE BONAMASSA D .500" • 1.27cm D .525" • 1.33cm D .550" • 1.40cm MONSTER BRUSH / SPLASHSTICK / 5B WOOD Hickory VHBB500 Maple VSMBB500 Hickory VHBB525 Maple VSMBB525 Hickory VHBB550 Maple VSMBB550 POLY FLEX BRUSH

The Cymbal Stick models, which were originally designed and hand-turned in the mid 1950's by Jack Adams (Alan & Ron Vater's grandfather), have Retractable Wire Brush Standard Wire Brush Heavy Wire Brush Sweep been recreated. These Maple models feature the same distinct tip shapes VWTR VWTS VWTHW VBSW and specifications that gave drummers of the great jazz and big band era Sturdy pull-rod with round end. Wide range Non-retractable wire bristled brush with a soft A rubber handled retractable brush with Rubber gripped wire brush that is retractable CYMBAL STICKS that unforgettable cymbal sound. Same as the originals did decades earlier, of brush spread adjustment. rubber grip. Also features metal rivet. heavy gauge wire for a full sound. Provides a without a pull-rod. each of these four models gives their own unique voice on cymbals. bit more weight and volume than a traditional wire brush.

Robby Ameen Teardrop Oval Ball Acorn INDEPENDENT Justin Nace SESSION / EARPLUGS / L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm PVRIS RETRACTABLE WIRE BRUSH D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm 5B WOOD VMCTW VMCOW VMCBW VMCAW Warm Lows Mid Range Bright Ping Full and Fat

The core of the Color Wrap Series is made up of Vater’s extremely popular 5A and 5B models. The eye-catching wraps themselves are high density without compromising the weight Wood Handle Wire Brush Drumstick Brush Poly Flex Brush COLOR WRAP and balance of the stick. Perfect for drummers looking to add VWTW VWTD VPFLX an exciting visual aspect to their playing. Non-retractable wire brush with 5A sized wooden grip. Features Versatility of a drumstick and a wire brush all in one. Drumstick The non-retractable Poly bristles produce a warm, mellow a metal rivet at butt end for cymbal scrapes. end has a 5A tip. Non-retractable. sound on both drums & cymbals. 5A style wood grip. Steve Fidyk Jean Paul Gaster INDEPENDENT CLUTCH SWING WOOD / RED WOOD BEATER WEST SIDE / STANDARD WIRE TAP BRUSH Red Sparkle Blue Sparkle Gold Sparkle 5A Wood VCR5A 5A Nylon VCR5AN 5A Wood VCB5A 5A Nylon VCB5AN 5A Wood VCG5A 5A Nylon VCG5AN 5B Wood VCR5B 5B Nylon VCR5BN 5B Wood VCB5B 5B Nylon VCB5BN 5B Wood VCG5B 5B Nylon VCG5BN

Monster Wood Whip Brush Poly Brush Purple Optic Silver Optic Black Optic VBMW VWB VPYB PAGE 5A Wood VCP5A 5A Nylon VCP5AN 5A Wood VCS5A 5A Nylon VCS5AN 5A Wood VCBK5A 5A Nylon VCBK5AN Features the same nylon bristles as in the Monster Brush and A wood handled fixed brush that is made up of the poly bristles Nylon bristles for flexibility and a sweet slap on drums. Kendrick Scott

PAGE Joey Castillo Little Monster, just placed in a traditional brush arrangement. used in Vater's popular Whip, Stick Whip and Wood Handle Retractable without a pull-rod. 5B Wood VCP5B 5B Nylon VCP5BN 5B Wood VCS5B 5B Nylon VCS5BN 5B Wood VCBK5B 5B Nylon VCBK5BN TERENCE BLANCHARD BL'AST The bristles give a funky and textured "swish" sound and great Whip models. The poly bristles pull out a great attack on the SWING NYLON / RETRACTABLE 13 ROCK WOOD WIRE BRUSH

12 backbeat accents.The wood handle grip is a 5A sized diameter. drums but without a ton of volume. Perfect for drummers & percussionists who often find Rock to folk to jazz to funk, Vater's Specialty Stick line themselves having to "tone it down" from using regular SPECIALTY STICKS covers many different sound and feel variations. drumsticks. SPECIALTY STICKS

Nathan Followill Mona Tavakoli KINGS OF LEON JASON MRAZ ETERNAL BLACK 5A WOOD / GRIP Splashstick Splashstick Lite Splashstick Heavy Splashstick Rock WOOD HANDLE WIRE BRUSH / 7A TAPE VSPS VSPSL VSPSH VSPSRK WOOD / CAJÓN BRUSH 19 hand-selected Birch dowels that provide Same design as the Splashstick but with A thicker version of the popular Splashstick A medium weight multi-rod stick that will warm acoustic tonality but still produce smaller diameter dowels for lighter weight for extra weight and durability for the heavier cover any acoustic type gig. Monster Brush Little Monster Cajón a solid "crack" around the drumkit. The and smaller grip size. players. VBM VBLM VCS extended rubber grip leaves 4" of the dowels Designed in collaboration with New York based Vater Artist La A smaller diameter version of the original Monster Brush for a A great sounding brush/stick element for use on Cajón drums exposed and gives a solid stick-like feel Frae Sci, the Monster Brush is a versatile specialty brush that lighter feel and weight. and world drumming instruments. Made of wavy polymer with excellent durability in the can be adjusted to provide the subtlety and swish of a brush strands for a great sound. rimshot area. or a “stick like” feel for a fat backbeat without a ton of volume. Features a large but comfortable grip and wavy polymer strands for a unique sound and feel. Shawn Pelton SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Sean Kinney MV10 / MONSTER BRUSH / CAJON ALICE IN CHAINS BRUSH / HEAVY WIRE BRUSH / NUDE 5B NYLON / ACOUSTICK LITTLE MONSTER BRUSH

Bamboo Splashstick Bamboo Splashstick Slim Splashstick Traditional Jazz Splashstick Traditional Whip Wood Handle Whip Stick Whip VSPSB VSPSSB VSPSTZ VSPST VWHP VWHWP VSTKW Same physical design as Vater's original A very small diameter (under a 7A) for Smaller than the Splashstick Lite for really The ultimate traditional style multi-dowel Polybristles that pack more punch than a brush A wood handle version of the Whip. 5B grip size The Stick Whip takes the very popular Fusion Splashstick, but constructed from Bamboo dowels. ultra-low volume playing. The Bamboo offers low volume applications and light weight. stick. 19 hand-select birch dowels with a but without the volume of a drumstick. allows the player the option of using either the model and adds 3 1/2” of Whip bristles to the The Bamboo offers superb durability and some superb durability and some added weight for comfortable rubber grip that is perfect for stick or Polybristle ends for even more sound butt-end of the stick. Great for when you need added weight for a solid feel, without excess a solid feel, without excess volume. Bamboo lower volume settings. variations. to switch between a “stick” sound and a softer volume. Bamboo is also the is also the fastest growing plant on Earth, “brush” sound during a song. fastest growing plant on Earth, making this a very eco-friendly making this a very eco-friendly percussion product. Jay Lane percussion product. Melanie Howe BOB WEIR AND RATDOG INDEPENDENT 52ND STREET JAZZ / BAMBOO CAJON BRUSH / POLYFLEX BRUSH / SPLASHSTICK SUGAR MAPLE 7A WOOD Vater has updated all Splashstick models to now feature angled edges on the dowel ends for a better feel, rebound and fuller Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn Junior Sticks sound. Acoustick™ Acoustick Solid™ Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato VMJRW VMAS VASS VMSZL VSZLF VSZLFA Perfect for little hands. Great way for little Combines 7 high quality wood dowels and 6 strips of impact The Acoustick Solid version is a Cross Cut Hickory stick with the Ultra staccato mallet and drumstick all in one. The classic Fusion, with a hard felt mallet Fusion Acorn model stick with a hard felt ones to enjoy drumming. resistant Polymer. The Polymer acts as a protective "striking layer" to same high impact protective strips. The Polymer acts as a protective Maple Blazer stick for light weight and warm head on the end. The smaller mallet head mallet head on the end. The smaller mallet

allow the player to "dig in" without the short life span "striking layer" that allows the player to dig in without cymbal sounds. design won't interfere with your grip or head design won't interfere with your grip or PAGE Chris Tyrrell of other multi-dowel sticks. Includes rubber O-Rings the breakage and short lifespan of conventional dowel playing. Round stick tip for bright cymbal playing. Acorn stick tip shape for a warmed tones. and broad cymbal sound. PAGE LADY ANTEBELLUM for wide range of adjustment for sound and feel. and multi-dowel sticks. Features rubber O-rings for a John Cowsill

55BB WOOD / BAMBOO Patent #5728958. wide adjustment range. Patent #5728958. THE BEACH BOYS 15 SPLASHSTICK NUDE 5A WOOD 14 Designed with direction from the artists themselves, the Player’s Design models are derived from each artist’s PLAYER'S DESIGN unique and individual style. PLAYER'S DESIGN

Will Hunt EVANESCENCE / VASCO Daiana Azar ROSSI / INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT VIRGIL DONATI'S ASSAULT 5A WOOD

Josh Freese Mike Mangini Mike Johnston Tim Alexander Chad Sexton Brian Frasier-Moore THE REPLACEMENTS / SUBLIME WITH DREAM THEATER MIKESLESSONS.COM / INDEPENDENT PRIMUS 311 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE / MADONNA ROME / STUDIO ARTIST

Wicked Piston Model Mike Johnston 2-4-5-1 Tim Alexander Model Chad Sexton's Custom Model Brian Frasier-Moore Josh Freese’s H-220 L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm NEW L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .580" • 1.47cm VHMMWP Hickory: VHMJ2451 Maple: VSMMJ2451 VMTAW VHSEXTON VHBFMW VHJOSHW Ed Toth Mike Mangini’s new unique design starts out at .580” in the grip and increases slightly towards A great all-around design that can be used in any musical style. It has a grip size between a 5A and 2B sized grip and made from Sugar Maple Right between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The This stick design comes from one of the Between a 5A & 5B, with a quick taper and Brian Griffin the middle of the stick until it reaches .620” and then tapers back down to an acorn tip. Mike’s 5B with a gradual taper to a barrel tip for ride cymbal definition. The gradual taper gives the model a for a lighter weight to move around the taper and rounded barrel style tip give plenty most in demand drummers of today. Brian's heavy shoulder. A bit more weight up top for DOOBIE BROTHERS fantastic and quick feel around the kit. Available in both Hickory and Sugar Maple. The Sugar Maple BRANDI CARLILE PRO ROCK WOOD reason for this design is so that the stick has a slightly added front weight for a solid, consistent drums quickly. Small round tip for articulate of punch and volume. All of these elements stick design is just under a 5A in the grip but a solid feel, great response and durability, 5A WOOD / JOSH FREESE'S H-220 “throw” and transient sound. With the extra length, you can adjust how much front weight you’re version is perfect for lower volume and lesson room type settings, while the Hickory version is the right choice for live and harder hitting performance settings. cymbal definition. in Chad's Custom Model make a stick that with some extra length for added reach. The yet still sensitive enough for lighter playing. A implementing by slightly moving your fulcrum point up or down on the stick. You’ll also get a fat offers durability and great speed to get gradual taper to the medium sized barrel tip slightly enlarged version of a 5A tip. sounding rimshot crack from the added front weighted taper. Hickory. around the kit quickly. makes it a nicely balanced and versatile stick. Photo: Scott Uchida Photo:

Joe Seiders Christian Coma THE NEW BLACK VEIL BRIDES PORNOGRAPHERS 3A NYLON 55AA Big Mike Clemons Derek Roddy Chad Smith Cora Coleman-Dunham Morgan Rose Mike Wengren Jimmy Cobb Chico Hamilton ISRAEL HOUGHTON AND NEW BREED SERPENT'S RISE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS INDEPENDENT SEVENDUST DISTURBED MILES DAVIS JAZZ GREAT / EUPHORIA

Big Mike Clemons Derek Roddy Chad Smith’s Funk Blaster Cora Coleman-Dunham Morgan Rose’s Alien Freak Mike Wengren Jimmy Cobb Chico Hamilton L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.45cm VHMCW VHDRW VHCHADW VHCCDW VHMRAF VHMWN VHJCW VHCHW Measures out just under a 5B in the grip with an In between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The Same grip as a 5B but with a heavier taper This design is as versatile as Cora herself. Cora A truly unique model with no taper or tip made Measures in between a 5B and a 2B with Designed by the Jazz Legend, Jimmy's Chico's stick combines a 5A grip with a

extra 1/2" in length for added reach around the stick features a really quick taper to a small for some extra weight and durability. A needed a stick that could cover all genres of from "dark" hickory. This double butt-end a quick taper to an oval nylon tip. The extra model measures in between a 5A and a gradual taper for a very responsive and quick PAGE Victor Indrizzo kit. With a quick taper and a classic acorn style tip acorn tip for warm but defined cymbal responsive and versatile model that is great music without having to change models. Cora’s stick has no finish or lacquer, which leaves a length gives some added weight and a bit 5B in the grip. Features a long taper to a feel. The teardrop style tip delivers warm

PAGE ALANIS MORISSETTE / for full drum and cymbal tones, this model is very tones. A great stick for a variety of musical for heavy and solid playing. design combines a little extra length and a gradual comfortable sanded finish. The design, weight more reach. Nicely weighted and durable, this medium sized teardrop tip for warm and cymbal sounds. Chris Ralles

INDEPENDENT durable and responsive. Also features Vater's Nude applications. taper to an acorn tip to offer superb response, feel and size gives a powerful and solid feel with a is a perfect stick for hard-hitting drumming. defined cymbal tones. A "quick" feeling jazz PAT BENATAR 17 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ WOOD 5B WOOD 16 Series finish for a comfortable, unlaquered grip. and dynamics in any musical application. huge amount of volume from around the kit. Stick is finished in a black stain. stick. PLAYER'S DESIGN INTERNATIONAL PLAYER'S DESIGN

Joe Sirois Branden Steineckert THE MIGHTY MIGHTY RANCID BOSSTONES POWER 5B NYLON Christian Meyer Aoyama Jun 3A WOOD Roberto Gatto ELIO E LE STORIE TESE INDEPENDENT ROBERTO GATTO QUARTET / Josh Devine ROBERTO GATTO QUINTET / Furio Chirico Stephen Creighton Virgil Donati Marvin "Smitty" Smith Stewart Copeland ONE DIRECTION GINO PAOLI BAND ARTI & MESTIERI ST. LAURENCE O' TOOLE PIPE BAND PLANET X / INDEPENDENT KEVIN EUBANKS THE POLICE

Christian Meyer’s Aoyama Jun’s Sammy Roenfeldt Photo: Josh Devine Model Roberto Gatto's Catsticks Furio Chirico’s Passional Live Club & Live Tour Rhythm Stick L & R Stephen Creighton Pipe Band Virgil Donati’s Assault Smitty Smith’s Power Fusion The Stewart Copeland Standard L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 1/4" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm CLUB: L 16" • 40.64cm LEFT: L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/8" • 41.59cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .610" • 1.54cm D .570" • 1.44cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .765" • 1.94cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .600" • 1.52cm D .555" • 1.41cm VHJDW VMGAT VHFCPW TOUR: L 16" • 40.64cm RIGHT: L 16" • 40.64cm VMPBSC-1 VHVIRGW VHSMTYW VHSCSTD Josh's design is a 5B in diameter Just under a 5A in grip size. Designed by master Italian drummer D .570" • 1.44cm D .570" • 1.44cm Steve Sinatra Features a tapered handle and oval shaped Similar to a 2B in grip, Virgil's stick has a Slightly under a 5B, Smitty's stick features Stewart's stick features a rounded oval but with an extra 3/4" in length. A Barrel shaped tip combines broad, Furio Chirico, the Passional is slightly Club VHCMLC Tour VHCMLT Left VHRSLW Right VHSRW Jess Bowen HUNTER HAYES tip for perfect contact on the drum head. beefy shoulder and quick taper to a rounded a gradual taper to a medium sized ball tip. style bead that provides articulate tones on real solid feeling stick that packs a dynamic tone range with superb bigger than a 5B with an acorn style CLUB: 5A sized Maple stick with a round LEFT: A bit heavier than his “R” model. THE SUMMER SET 5B WOOD These elements give a great balance and barrel shaped tip. A great solid-feeling stick Power and precision combined in this great cymbals and full-body tones from drums punch from around the . balance and feel. tip. The gentle taper combined with tip that gives a clean and bright ping from A sturdy neck that leads to a rounded UNIVERSAL / GRIP TAPE pitch on the Pipe Band high-tension snare for when volume and projection are needed. playing stick. combined with superb balance and rebound, the 16 1/4” length makes for a very the cymbals. Perfect for jazz or small low- barrel-shaped tip for extra punch and drums. Sugar Maple. making this a great feeling stick. volume venues.TOUR: The gradual taper volume. Hickory. RIGHT: This very well well balanced and playable stick. finishes with a nicely sized acorn style tip balanced hickory stick features the Great for mid to high volume rock for full drum and cymbal sounds. A very Vater 5A tip. Great for any musical situations. Hickory. strong and durable Hickory stick. situation. Hickory.

Roland Gajate Garcia Drew Steen AMERICAN IDOL LINDSEY STERLING UNIVERSAL 5B WOOD / JOSH FREESE'S H-220 Lil’ John Roberts Tito De Gracia Richie Gajate Garcia Karl Perazzo Sergio Pescara Craig Blundell Cesar Zuiderwijk Eguchi Nobuo Hideo Yamaki JANET JACKSON / STEVIE WONDER INDEPENDENT DIANA ROSS / INDEPENDENT SANTANA INDEPENDENT / GROOVYDO INDEPENDENT GOLDEN EARRING INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT

Lil’ John Roberts’ Philly Style Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale Sergio Pescara Craig Blundell Cesar Z’s Blaster Eguchi Nobuo’s Wild Cat Hideo Yamaki’s Holy Yearning L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm D .640" • 1.63cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .610" • 1.54cm D .550" • 1.39cm D .580" • 1.47cm VHLJRW VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW VMSPW VHCBW VMCZW VHWCATW VMHOLYW Very responsive, comfortable and “quick Timbalero Tito De Gracia has a long list of The Sazon is a great feeling Timbale stick A tapered Hickory Timbale stick that has 2B style grip with a long and gradual Craig's model features a small round With a gentle taper to a triangular Eguchi Nobuo’s Wild Cat features a Constructed from Maple for lighter feeling” stick with a touch extra in length. recording and performing credits with major that measures in between a 7/16" and 1/2" the feel of a traditional drumstick with the taper to a small round tip. tip for defined cymbal work. Suitable shaped tip, this is a “quick” feeling gradual taper to the medium sized weight, Yamaki’s Holy Yearning PAGE With a gradual taper to an acorn style tip for artists from the worlds of Salsa and Latin Timbale stick. Perfect for any percussionist. finesse and quickness of a Timbale stick. design for teaching, Jazz, Funk, stick that puts out full and fat sounds oval bead making this a comfortable, features an acorn-style tip for full

PAGE Gunnar Olsen full sounding drum tones. jazz. Tito’s timbale model has a bit extra Hickory. This unique, multi-purpose design allows a lower volume Rock and playing on from around the drumkit. Maple. responsive and versatile stick. and fat tones from drums and Jay Weinberg BIG DATA / INDEPENDENT length for some added weight and is made player to switch effortlessly from a drumset to electronic drum kits. Hickory. cymbals. Maple. SLIPKNOT 19 5B WOOD XD PUNISHER / TACKY SACK 18 from hickory for supreme durability. percussion set up without switching sticks. Vater's beaters all feature a steel shaft that won't bend. Vater offers a variety of practice pads that are suitable for Beater heads are fastened to shaft with perm-lock safety PRACTICE PADS any drummer's personal needs. nut for extra security. BEATERS CHOP BUILDER PADS NOISE GUARD Adam Deitch PRACTICE PADS LETTUCE / BREAK Chris Johnson SCIENCE / PRETTY LIGHTS JENNIFER LOPEZ FUSION ACORN / VINTAGE BOMBER 3A WOOD Noise Guard pads allow for quiet practice on your drum BEATER kit. Each pad is made from non-slip rubber that does not compromise a real sense of rebound. Noise Guards are available in pre-packs and individual sizes. Bass Drum Pad is one size fits all. Hard Felt Beater Natural Wood Beater Red Wood Beater Poly Ball Beater Cow Bell Beater 6" Hard 6" Soft VBF VBNW VBRW VBPY VBCB Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad High density felt head. Great low- Classic wood beater. Lots of punch Same as natural wood beater but Provides a defined punch from bass Perfect beater for foot pedal VCB6H VCB6S Complete Rock Pack VNGCRP Rock Pack VNGRP end tones and volume. and volume. red in color. drums. A quick feeling beater. mounted cowbells. Features a rubber 6 inch Hard practicing surface. Reverse side 6 inch Soft practicing surface. Reverse side - 12", 13", 14", 16", Bass Drum - 12", 13", 14", 16" striking surface. features an 8mm screw to mount on a cymbal features an 8mm screw to mount on a cymbal Complete Fusion Pack VNGCFP Fusion Pack VNGFP Vintage Bomber Beater Long Range Bomber stand and a non-skid rubber base. stand and a non-skid rubber base. VBVB VBLRB Otis Brown III JOE LOVANO / - 10", 12", 14", 14", Bass Drum - 10", 12", 14", 14" Conceived and designed to replicate the soft but Same as the Vintage Bomber “I popped this baby on my pedal and VNG14 ESPERANZA SPALDING Chris Kimmerer Cymbal Pack 1 VNGCP1 14" Pad boomy bass drum tones of the great jazz era. The but with a longer shaft for immediately fell in love with it. The SUPER JAZZ / VINTAGE BOMBER THOMAS RHETT - 1 Crash, 1 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat Bass Drum Pad VBDNG Vintage Bomber’s cork center is wrapped with a larger bass drums. BEATER / RETRACTABLE WIRE 3A WOOD / POLYFLEX BRUSH soft and puffy synthetic covering and is reminiscent beater is very well balanced and BRUSH Cymbal Pack 2 VNGCP2 - One size fits all in look, feel and sound to the original lamb’s wool produces a smooth, soft, and boomy - 2 Crash, 2 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat beaters from decades ago. Designed in collaboration sound.” with Otis Brown III. -Drum! Magazine

Round out your drum kit with some of Vater's accessories. From Cymbal Polish and Grip Tape to Stick 12" Single Sided Soft 12" Double Sided and Drink Holders, there's plenty of options to keep Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad your drum kit in fine working order, and your trusty Vater ACCESSORIES VCB12S VCB12D sticks close by. Shannon Leto 12 inch soft practicing surface. Reverse side 12 inch double-sided pad. Hard on one side and THIRTY SECONDS TO features a non-skid rubber base. soft on the other. KJ Sawka MARS PENDULUM NUDE 5A NYLON 7A WOOD

Buzz Kill Buzz Kill Extra Dry VBUZZ VBUZZXD StickMate Tambourine StickMate Shaker 12" Single Sided Split Chop Workout Pad Easy to use drum/cymbal gel dampening system to control unwanted over ring and tone. Can be VSMT VSMS VWP easily cut to achieve the desired amount of dampening whether using it live or in the studio. Buzz You’ll definitely want to add these to your stick bag! The StickMate Tambourine and Shaker models PAGE Builder Pad slide right on to your stick, brushes and mallets to give you added sound effects while playing, VCB12S2 A hard rubber practice tool that provides a natural Kill is super-tacky, so it can be used on both batter and resonant heads. Reusable and can be easily PAGE Nikki Glaspie They’re made of lightweight polymer and the low profile won’t interfere with your playing. There’s a Jamie Perkins 12 inch split practicing surface. Reverse side feel and rebound. Includes 8mm thread to mount on cleaned with water when dirty. Buzz Kill Extra Dry features more weight and mass, which makes it NTH POWER cymbal stand. The 8” diameter makes it convenient an ideal choice for larger drums. Great for getting that funky, super-flat snare drum sound. Drastically cut out in the handle for your thumb to rest in and contact the stick. You can easily put it on and THE PRETTY RECKLESS 21 PHAT RIDE features a non-skid rubber base. take it off, or tape it on to the grip for extended usage. Patent Pending. POWER 5B WOOD 20 for travel. Perfect for the beginning drum student. reduces cymbal wash and overtones to produce dry, articulate sticking (especially on a ride cymbal). From Cymbal Polish and Grip Tape to Stick and Drink Round out your drum kit with some of Vater's Holders, there are plenty of options to keep your drum kit ACCESSORIES accessories. in fine working order, and your trusty Vater sticks close by. ACCESSORIES

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(Close up ) NEW COLORS Pink Stick Bag Stick Bag Marching Mallet Bag Grip Tape Stick & Finger Tape Drink Holder VSBPINK VSB1 VMMB Black - VGTB Blue - VGTBL Green - VSTG Black - VSTBK VDH Vater's new pink stick bag features an all-over style print. A tough nylon bag that will keep you well stocked and Sturdy nylon bag with 4 large pockets for storing many pairs Pink - VGTP Red - VGTR Red - VSTR Blue - VSTBL Vater’s Drink Holder features the Features 2 large outside pockets, with multiple pockets and organized. Includes velcro strips for secure placement on mallets. The tapered bag design helps prevent mallet heads White - VGTW Yellow - VGTY White - VSTW same metal design and fastening pouches inside for tons of accessory storage space. Stick drums and an adjustable shoulder carrying strap. from bunching together. Includes zipper pocket inside and a Our linen based Grip Tape is durable, system as their popular stick holders storage space is divided into 2 large sections and includes large pocket on the outside for storing sheet music. Vater’s self-cohesive thin gauze / absorbent and dries quickly, while mesh style tape helps improve grip for supreme durability. The Drink Luke Holland Velcro straps for hanging on floor toms. Holder has an inside diameter Billy Kilson THE WORD ALIVE offering a very comfortable grip. and prevent hand fatigue, while still INDEPENDENT 3A WOOD Available in Black, Blue, Pink, Red, allowing a sense of “feel”. Each roll of 3 ½”, large enough for most CHICO HAMILTON MODEL White and Yellow and is re-usable. is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length. drinks, cups, and sports bottles and Each package contains 4 grips to One roll will wrap approximately 5 securely fastens to cymbal stands Single Pair Stick Holder Multi-Pair Stick Holder wrap 2 pairs of sticks. Each grip with an easy-to-turn knob. VSHS VSHM contains 2 end tapes for extra Feature a unique clamp-style fastening system, adjusted by an easy to turn security on the stick. knob. Depots on both the Single Pair and Multi-Pair Holders are adjustable for infinite angle adjustment of the sticks. Because of the fastening system, you won’t find Vater’s Stick Holders falling off your cymbal stands, which is a very common problem with other brands’ Stick Holders.

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“Back Pack” Cymbal Bag Marching Quiver Marching Double Quiver Gloves Tacky Sack Ear Plugs Tech Pack Slick Nut VCYBB MV-SH MV-SHD Medium - VDGM Large - VDGL VTS NEW VSAS VTP VSNB A heavy duty bag that features Attaches to snare drums with adjustable Velcro straps. Made from tough Extra Large - VDGXL A grip enhancing rosin powder that comfortable shoulder straps, nylon, it provides easy access for quick stick changes. Also great for use on absorbs moisture and provides Ear Protection for all musicians. A “first-aid” kit for drummers. It Unlike the traditional wing nut, Slick Synthetic leather with a breathable Includes two filter styles for different contains the essentials to keep your Nut doesn't need to be threaded soft cymbal dividers and a large traditional drumset. mesh backing and elasticated panels added control of your drumsticks Cymbal Polish Drum Polish rectangular outside pocket that is while performing in humid and levels of hearing protection. Also drum kit up and running through on/off. Simply hold in the fastening VCP VDP on the sides of the fingers. This includes metal container for safe the toughest of gigs. Includes:1 button, put on cymbal stand to desired perfect for storing your stick bag combination provides great flexibility, sweaty conditions. Gently “clap” An easy-to-use liquid formula that Vater’s Carnauba enriched and anti- and other accessories. your hands on the Tacky Sack to storing when not in use. Drumkey, 6 Snare Drum Strainer tightness and release button. The quickly removes tarnish and dirt. It static formula cleans and protects fit and improved ventilation to assure PAGE apply rosin powder to your palms. Cords, 2 Hi-Hat Clutch Felts, 6 Slick Nut can also be used as a theft brightens and protects all brands of any drum shell finish. It will give maximum comfort while performing. Cymbal Felts, 4 T-Style Wing Nuts, deterrent by simply tightening the hex Vater’s gloves help protect hands Cord included to hang Tacky Sack cymbals in natural or brilliant finishes. your drums a protective shine every PAGE Seth Rausch from your snare drum, stick bag, 10 Tension Rod Washers, 1 Bass set screw on the side of the body. This Also great to use on copper, brass, time without leaving behind a waxy Rob Bourdon

from blisters without compromising 23 KEITH URBAN hardware etc. Drum Head Patch makes the Slick Nut non-removable. chrome aluminum and stainless steel. build-up. LINKIN PARK 5A WOOD natural feel and sensitivity. 8mm thread size. 5B WOOD / SPLASHSTICK 22 ARTISTS ARTISTS

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PAGE David Northrup Eric Slick BLACK REBEL THE DILLINGER ESCAPE Bennie Rodgers Manny Dominick Sam Loeffler Maya Tuttle LIONEL RICHIE / HOUSE Frank Ferrer Jimmy Vela Jen Lowe PEACEANDDRUMS.COM / OAK RIDGE BOYS DR. DOG MOTORCYCLE CLUB PLAN INDEPENDENT GHOST TOWN AGAINST ME! CHEVELLE THE COLOURIST OF PAIN / INDEPENDENT GUNS N' ROSES THE SWORD INDEPENDENT BLUE MAN GROUP 25 5A STRETCH 5B WOOD 2B WOOD / GRIP TAPE POWER 3A WOOD FUSION ACORN / 7/16 TIMBALE RECORDING POWER 5B WOOD 5B WOOD HEARTBEATER SESSION POWER 5B WOOD 5B WOOD 7A WOOD / CAJON BRUSH SWEET RIDE 24 Multi-Tenor Mallets feature heavy gauge aluminum shafts • A complete selection of implements capable of creating any timbre at any volume with textured “non-slip” grips. Sticks are made from American Hickory for durability and feature a longer taper for balance MULTI-TENOR level, along with hand-crafted quality, give your ensemble the winning edge. and speed. • Fast and balanced implements that generate superior tone quality with Marching Vater sticks and mallets are unmatched projection and stadium filling volume. designed to exceed the need of today’s • Strength and durability to withstand the rigors of daily rehearsals and dynamic marching percussionist. performances. MV-T1 MV-T2 MV-T3 MV-T2XL Tenor Stick Sizzle Tenor Stick MV-T1 MV-T2 MV-T3 MV-T2XL L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm Feature Hickory shafts with a taper at both ends for great Clear lexan head for full, ultra- Hard 1 ¼" head for fast close Super-hard felt head for more Large 1 ½" lexan disk. The D .680" • 1.73cm D .680" • 1.73cm balance and strength where it is needed, just under the super- staccato sound with great articulate sounds with a lot of legato sound on toms and larger hard disk allows the MVTS-1SZL MVTS-1 projection to cut though. control. cymbals. mallet to rebound from drum hard felt head. That feature adds a bit more weight in the throw head to drum head quickly MVTS-1 tenor stick with a hard Featuring a distinctive nylon felt ball affixed to the butt end tip for crisp articulation and BASS DRUM for a fuller sound. Available in 5 models to meet the needs of without contacting the rims. of the shaft allowing for fast projection both indoor and out. any size drum. Also available with a Puff-Fleece option. Great for articulating scrapes, changeovers in music. Highly sweeps and windmills. recommended for indoor percussion use.

Fast, balanced and durable sticks. Designed for Snare or Tenor drums, indoor or outdoor. Made from American MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 Hickory for strength, projection and feel. SNARE & TENOR Head Dia. 1 1/4" Head Dia. 1 1/2" Head Dia. 1 3/4" Head Dia. 2 1/8" Head Dia. 2 3/8" MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 For 16"-18" drums For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger MV9 Hybrid NEW MV2 MV7 L 15 5/8" • 39.69cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm D .690" • 1.75cm D .710" • 1.80cm MV9 MV2 MV7 The slightly shorter length and medium taper offer a well-balanced A long taper with a round tip for quick response, solid feel and Larger diameter stick with a barrel shaped tip for that full body feel , fast response and rebound. The rounded tip or “dome” tip great control at all dynamic levels. sound. Featuring a longer taper for great balance and feel. offers a full and robust sound on both snare and tenor drums. MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S Head Dia. 1 1/4" Head Dia. 1 1/2" Head Dia. 1 3/4" Head Dia. 2 1/8" Head Dia. 2 3/8" MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S MV8 MV10 MV11 MV13 For 16"-18" drums For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger L 17" • 43.18cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .655" • 1.66cm MV8 MV10 MV11 MV13 A Medium taper adding a little extra weight Long and sleek taper with a acorn tip. A Scaled down for younger players or as A full, solid stick that tapers down to fast The new Power Bass mallets feature a shaft that starts in the grip in the shoulder and a rounded acorn tip to versatile stick great for indoor, as a Junior in indoor option with rounder tip for fast nylon tip. Great for a variety of uses from area with a .870 diameter and after the grip area slightly tapers provide great rebound and a full sound. stick or as an option for tenors. articulation. indoor, front ensemble accessory parts or up to a .890 diameter at the head. This allows for a very heavy fine cymbal articulation. POWER BASS DRUM and powerful sound with a durable shaft designed to withstand the rim clicks/shots so prominent in today's marching music.

MV20 3S Nightstick-2S Stephen Creighton Pipe Band L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .650" • 1.65cm D .730" • 1.85cm MV20 D .660" • 1.68cm D .765" • 1.94cm Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN VMPBSC-1 A smaller stick in length, diameter and weight. A very large and beefy field snare stick.With PAGE A very controlled stick with a compressed A smaller version of the 3S at just .660 Features a tapered handle and oval shaped MV-B1PWR MV-B2PWR MV-B3PWR MV-B4PWR MV-B5PWR a large teardrop tip, it's great for the heavy diameter, but still provides a solid feel. tip for perfect contact on the drum head.

PAGE balance. Great for indoor percussion Head Dia. 1 1/4" Head Dia. 1 1/2" Head Dia. 1 3/4" Head Dia. 2 1/8" Head Dia. 2 3/8" players that are looking for volume and depth. Available in wood and nylon tip for flexibility These elements give a great balance and MV-B1PWR MV-B2PWR MV-B3PWR MV-B4PWR MV-B5PWR applications, Tenor drums or warming up on a Also available with a nylon tip for a crisper 27 pad. Able to handle a wide dynamic range. and wide range of use. pitch on the Pipe Band high-tension snare 26 For 16"-18" drums For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger attack and defined cymbal work. drums. Sugar Maple. Wood Type Hardness and Color Identification FRONT-ENSEMBLE MALLETS Birch Shafts Rattan Shafts The “Hardness” of any Vater mallet can 10-19 = Soft Designed for use by both the Indoor & Outdoor Front Ensembles. All models use Synthetic / • Balanced implements that generate focused, rich and full-bodied tones. Birch is a strong and durable wood that offers a firm feel Rattan is an extremely strong yet very flexible be easily identified in 2 ways: 20-29 = Medium Soft Wool blended yarn for full cutting sounds, maximum durability and weather resistance. All FES • Hand matched for size, weight and sound. and it’s the most popular shaft for Marimba, Xylophone shaft that has the perfect amount of “give“ 1) by part number 30-39 = Medium Marimba, Xylophone & Bell and Rubber Mallets feature 11/32” Satin Birch Shafts that provide and Bell Mallets. The Concert Ensemble Series Mallets when striking the instrument or dampening 2) by tape color under the mallet 40-49 = Medium Hard • All wrapped mallets have a uniform look. head and also on the butt end of more weight allowing for greater durability, articulation, projection, comfort and ease of use for feature 5/16" shafts (designed for feel ) while the Front the bars. Rattan is the most popular choice the mallet for quick identification, 50-59 = Hard the multiple applications and demands of both the indoor and outdoor marching percussion • A complete selection of mallets that show their versatility at all dynamic Ensemble Series feature 11/32" shafts (designed for for Vibraphone and is also very good for whether the mallets are head up or 60+ = Extra Hard strength). Xylophone and Bells. MALLETS ensemble (marimba, suspended cymbal and crashing cymbals all with the same implement). levels in all Front Ensemble Settings. CHOOSING YOUR down in a player's bag.

3 models with Oval and 2 with Mushroom heads feature The Front Ensemble Marimba mallets feature a larger hard rubber cores that provide a rich sonority. Graduated rubber core and 11/32" Birch shafts which add weight, sized heads and synthetic yarn with 11/32" Rattan shafts for MARIMBA bringing out a richer sound from Marimba and cymbals. superior feel and durability. Also recommended for Indoor / VIBRAPHONE Outdoor Front Ensemble Use.

V-FEM10S V-FEM20MS V-FEM30M V-FEV10S V-FEV31M V-FEV30M L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm V-FEM10S V-FEM20MS V-FEM30M V-FEV10S V-FEV31M V-FEV30M Birch / Soft / Oval Head / Yarn / Light Grey Birch / Medium Soft / Oval Head / Yarn / Light Grey Birch / Medium / Oval Head / Yarn / Light Grey Rattan / Soft / Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Grey Rattan / Medium / Mushroom Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Rattan / Medium / Rounded Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Grey Grey

V-FEM40MH V-FEM50H V-FEV40MH V-FEV51H L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm V-FEM40MH V-FEM50H V-FEV40MH V-FEV51H Birch / Medium Hard / Oval Head / Yarn / Light Grey Birch / Hard / Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Light Grey Rattan / Medium Hard / Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Rattan / Hard / Mushroom Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Grey Grey

The FEXB series mallets feature 3 distinct 1 1/8" heads that Full 1 1/8" round rubber heads that produce a rich full sonorities offer different timbres and effortless projection. All models from whichever instruments they are used on. Great for feature 11/32" birch shafts for weight and durability. These keyboards, wood blocks and various percussion instruments. XYLOPHONE & BELL mallets are an excellent choice for bells, xylophone, crotales or RUBBER These mallets offer a great alternative to the yarn sound. any other instruments that require hard mallets.

V-FEXB40MH V-FEXB50H V-FEXB60EH V-FEXB12RS V-FEXB32RM V-FEXB52RH L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm PAGE D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm

PAGE V-FEXB40MH V-FEXB50H V-FEXB60EH V-FEXB12RS V-FEXB32RM V-FEXB52RH Birch / Medium Hard / 1 1/8” Plastic Ball / Creamy White Birch / Hard / 1 1/8” Lexan Ball / Clear Birch / Extra Hard / 1 1/8” Plastic Ball / Glossy White Birch / Soft / 1 1/8" Round Rubber Head / Grey Birch / Medium / 1 1/8" Round Rubber Head / Brown Birch / Hard / 1 1/8" Round Rubber Head / Black 29 28 CONCERT-ENSEMBLE MALLETS Head Shapes Vater mallets are hand matched to give you the perfect set. Designed for Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestral applications. • Balanced implements that generate focused, rich and full-bodied tones that fill a concert hall. Oval Shape Heads Mushroom Shape Heads Rattan Shafts are matched by Diameter, Birch Shafts are matched by Color, Flex, Fulcrum measurement and Color. Straightness and Feel. • Hand matched for size, weight and sound. A full, rich and articulate sound A rich, smooth and warm fundamental • All wrapped mallets have dark 100% wool yarn or Multi-Ply Cord for a uniform look. over the entire instrument. sound over the entire instrument. MALLETS • A complete selection of mallets that show their versatility at low to moderate dynamic levels in all concert settings. CHOOSING YOUR

Oval shaped models feature hard rubber cores that produce a 3 models with Oval and 2 with Mushroom heads feature hard rich sonority. 5/16” Satin finished birch handles with graduated rubber cores that provide a rich sonority. Graduated sized heads and tightly wrapped multi-ply chord with 11/32” Rattan MARIMBA sized heads and proportionate weights for effortless projection shafts for superior feel and durability. Also recommended for VIBRAPHONE and great speed over the entire instrument. Indoor / Outdoor Front Ensemble Use.

V-CEM10S V-CEM11S V-CEM20MS V-CEM30M V-CEV10S V-CEV30M V-CEV31M L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm V-CEM10S V-CEM11S V-CEM20MS V-CEM30M V-CEV10S V-CEV30M MV-M24 Birch / Soft / 100% Wool Yarn / Dark Blue Birch / Soft / Rounded Oval Head / 100% Birch / Medium Soft / 100% Wool Yarn / Birch / Medium / 100% Wool Yarn / Dark Rattan / Soft / Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Black Rattan / Medium Heavy / Rounded Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord Rattan / Medium / Mushroom Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Black Wool Yarn / Dark Blue Dark Blue Blue / Black

V-CEM31M V-CEM40MH V-CEM50H V-CEM51H V-CEV40MH V-CEV51H L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm V-CEM31M V-CEM40MH V-CEM50H V-CEM51H MV-M20 V-CEV51H Birch / Medium / Full Oval Head / 100% Birch / Medium Hard / 100% Wool Yarn / Birch / Hard / Multi-Ply Cord / Dark Blue Birch / Hard / Oval Head / 100% Wool Yarn Rattan / Medium Hard / Oval Head / Multi-Ply Cord / Black Rattan / Mushroom Head / Hard / Multi-Ply Cord / Black Wool Yarn / Dark Blue Dark Blue / Dark Blue Full 1 1/8" oval rubber heads that produce a rich full A selection of 4 models providing the variety of tonal colors sonorities from whichever instruments they are used on. necessary for performance in any ensemble. 11/32” Great for keyboards, wood blocks and various percussion XYLOPHONE & BELL Rattan shafts are used for superior feel and durability. Also instruments. These mallets offer a great alternative to the RUBBER recommended for Indoor/Outdoor Front Ensemble Use. yarn sound.

V-CEXB20MS V-CEXB50H V-CEXB51H V-CEXB60EH V-CEXB12RS V-CEXB32RM V-CEXB52RH

L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm PAGE D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm D 11/32" • 0.871cm V-CEXB12RS V-CEXB32RM V-CEXB52RH

PAGE V-CEXB20MS V-CEXB50H V-CEXB51H V-CEXB60EH Birch / Soft / 1 1/8" Rubber Head / Grey Birch / Medium / 1 1/8" Rubber Head / Brown Birch / Hard / 1 1/8" Rubber Head / Black

Rattan / Medium Soft / 1 1/8” Plastic Ball / Rattan / Hard / 1 1/8” Plastic Ball / Creamy Rattan / Hard / 1 1/8” Phenolic Ball / Black Rattan / Extra Hard / 3/4” Brass Ball 31 Glossy White White 30 Seven distinct models featuring straight and tapered Sugar Maple shafts produce a variety of tonal colors necessary for TIMPANI expressive performance on timpani, drumset or cymbals. WORLD PERCUSSION

T1 T2 T3 T4 Clave-Hickory Clave-Maple Rhythm Sticks-Hickory Rhythm Sticks-Maple Elliot Jacobson Ultra Staccato Staccato General Legato VCH NEW VCM NEW VRSH NEW VRSM NEW VMT1 VMT2 VMT3 VMT4 ELLE KING Traditional style Clave made from American Traditional style Clave made from Sugar Maple 7 ¾” in length. Made from American Hickory 7 ¾” in length. Made from Sugar Maple for 5B WOOD Hard felt produces clearest rhythmic timbre. Medium hard felt produces strong articulation. Medium soft multi-purpose mallet. Straight Soft felt for a rich timbre with a round attack. Hickory for durability. for a warm wood tone and lighter weight. for durability. Scrape along ridged stick or tap warm wood tone and lighter weight. Scrape Straight shaft. Straight shaft. shaft. Straight shaft. together. along ridged stick or tap together.

T5 T6 T7 Classical Staccato Classical General Classical Legato Guiro Stick Kids Rhythm Sticks Kids Clave Taiko Bachi VMT5 VMT6 VMT7 VHGS NEW VHKRS NEW VHKC NEW VHTKBW Medium felt produces strong articulation. Medium soft multi-purpose mallet. Tapered Soft felt for a rich timbre with a round attack. Gong Mallet Made from Hickory for durability. 8” in length. Comfortable size for kids’ hands. 7 ¾” in Comfortable size for kids’ hands. 7 ¾” in A hefty stick used on Taiko, Odaiko, Nagado- Tapered shaft. shaft. Tapered shaft. MV-GM1 length. Made in the USA from American Hickory length. Made in the USA from American Daiko and other traditional Japanese drums for durability. Fun for kids to scrape along Hickory for durability. Fun way to get kids to large in size. This unique drumming style Justin Kier ridged stick or tap together to play along and play along and have fun making music. dates back more than 1,600 years. Hickory. OTEP have fun making music. XD-5B WOOD

Sugar maple sticks that are the optimal choice for Vater's traditional Timbale sticks are available in both ORCHESTRAL & EDUCATION Symphonic, Orchestral and Front Ensemble playing. Hickory and Maple in 3 standard diameters. Also check out Karl Perazzo, Richie Garcia and Tito De Gracia's Player's Design Timbale models. TIMBALE

Pianissimo SD9 Blazer™ Concert L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm VSMPIANW VSMSD9W VSMBW VSMCW 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" Yambu Jazz Geoff Dugmore Great for a variety of applications including Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip for Gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip. Slightly under a 2B in the grip with a refined L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm SESSION ARTIST Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. Maple construction a full sound. Excellent balance for intricate playing. round head for volume and attack. A big D .375" • .95cm D .437" • 1.11cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .540" • 1.37cm 1/2 HICKORY TIMBALE offers a lighter weight for a stick of it's size. stick without a lot of weight. Hickory VHT3/8 Maple VMT3/8 Hickory VHT7/16 Maple VMT7/16 Hickory VHT1/2 Maple VMT1/2 VHTYJ Round tip delivers precise tones. Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Half drumstick, half timbale stick. Round tip for bright cymbal accents.

Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale Piccolo Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm D .640" • 1.63cm VMSZL VSZLF VSZLFA VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW VSMPW Ultra staccato mallet and drumstick all in one. The classic Fusion, with a hard felt mallet Fusion Acorn model stick with a hard felt Timbalero Tito De Gracia has a long list of recording and The Sazon is a great feeling Timbale stick that measures in A tapered Hickory Timbale stick that has the feel of a traditional PAGE 2B style grip with a long and gradual taper Maple Blazer stick for light weight and warm head on the end. The smaller mallet head mallet head on the end. The smaller mallet performing credits with major artists from the worlds of Salsa between a 7/16" and 1/2" Timbale stick. Perfect for any drumstick with the finesse and quickness of a Timbale stick. Weedie Braimah

PAGE to a small round tip for precision and clarity. cymbal sounds. design won't interfere with your grip or head design won't interfere with your grip or and Latin jazz. Tito’s timbale model has a bit extra length for percussionist. Hickory. This unique, multi-purpose design allows a player to switch NTH POWER / playing. Round stick tip for bright cymbal playing. Acorn stick tip shape for a warmed some added weight and is made from hickory for supreme effortlessly from a drumset to percussion set up without INDEPENDENT 33 tones. Hickory. and broad cymbal sound. Hickory. 1/2 HICKORY TIMBALE

32 durability. switching sticks. GROUPS & ENSEMBLES GROUPS & ENSEMBLES

Diane Downs J. Wayne Hudson Boise State University Keith Stein Blue Thunder FOUNDER/DIRECTOR: LOUISVILLE LEOPARD PERCUSSION INSTRUCTOR - NORTHERN Shane Melvin Marching Band University of Idaho Vandal Marching Band Louisville Leopard Percussionists PERCUSSIONISTS Fat City Drum Corps OKLAHOMA COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR - GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL / Brent Edwards BOISE, ID MOSCOW, ID LOUISVILLE, KY VARIOUS STICK / MALLET MODELS NEW ORLEANS, LA BLAZER™ WOOD MURRAY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Boise Highlanders Paul Shaw Wesley Parker Queen City Pipe Band Washington State University BOISE, ID Defiance College Yellow Jacket Band Slippery Rock H.S. INSTRUCTOR - AIR FORCE ACADEMY - MANITOU SOUTH HADLEY HIGH SCHOOL - SOUTH HADLEY, FRONT RANGE, CO Buckets N Boards PULLMAN, WA STEPHEN CREIGHTON PIPE BAND MODEL DEFIANCE, IN SLIPPERY ROCK, PA SPRINGS, CO MA STEPHEN CREIGHTON PIPE BAND MODEL 5B

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