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THE FACTS CHOOSING THE RIGHT STICK FOR YOU - 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 Adrian Tramontano for making drumsticks. The diameter or thickness of a stick is one of the most crucial parts to The tip of a drum stick impacts the sound more than any other factor. Jordan Cannata choosing a pair of drum sticks for yourself. The diameter of the stick A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large KUNG FU - Hickory only grows in the United States and is the best STEREO SATELLITE LOS ANGELES 5A wood in the world to produce striking tools. (Hammers, affects the overall weight which in turn affects the volume, strength tip will produce a warm, full tone. The other option to consider here is 1A Ax Handles, and yes... drumsticks). Hickory absorbs a and grip. A thicker stick will be heavier and stronger but it will also nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean great amount of shock. have a slightly slower rebound off of the drum or the cymbal. The sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with added weight will also increase the volume of a given stroke. A stick a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with - The best process for producing very white Hickory is with a smaller diameter will be lighter, slightly quieter, and rebound the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip. to use low temperatures when Kiln drying so not to "pink" the wood. The Kilns start drying at 85 degrees faster. and are slowly increased but never exceed 105 degrees. TEARDROP OVAL Length Produce rich, dark tones Tips produce a broad, mid - The Kiln drying cycle time that produces the best with focused lows. range sound due to tip results is 2 1/2 weeks. The length of a stick drastically affects the feel of the stick. Although length. - Vater's Hickory is stress released which is done by it may not seem like much, a quarter of an inch makes a great Scott Pellegrom slowly raising the temperature at the end of the drying difference in the reach of the stick as well as the rebound. Arya Goggin INDEPENDENT cycle for 8 hours. This relieves the stress in the wood ACORN BALL SKINDRED JAZZ RIDE and produces straight sticks that stay straight. Produce a full, fat sound. Tips produce a clean, 5B Very responsive. bright and articulate - Vater uses the 2 best Hickory species for it's Taper sound. drumsticks which are Shellbark and Shagbark Hickory Check out our factory tour video on YouTube! The taper of a drum stick affects the overall balance of the stick. The - Vater uses a dowel moisture content specific to YouTube.com/VaterPercussionUSA longer the taper, the quicker the stick will respond off of a cymbal or BARREL NYLON "striking" tools (10%-12%). Some of Vater's major a drum. The shorter the taper, the stiffer the stick will be and the less Tips produce a full Tips produce a brighter competitors use a moisture content known for furniture the stick will “bounce” off of the kit. The trade out here is strength. punchy sound. Great for sound than wood tip manufacturing (6%-8%). Wood is cellulose fiber and water...... The more water moisture you extract, the The shorter the taper the stronger the stick. louder volume situations. models. More durable weaker the wood. The more water moisture present (as than wood tips. in Vater sticks), the stronger the wood. Vater Percussion and the environment - Vater produces 85% of it drumsticks from Hickory and All wood shavings left behind from manufacturing are used by animal farms local to the Gil Sharone 15% from Sugar Maple. Ray Levier MARILYN MANSON Vater factory. Once used at the farms, they are then re-used for compost. Wood Types INDEPENDENT WEST SIDE / TACKY SACK - Only the outer 3"-5" of the Hickory tree is used to SUGAR MAPLE FUSION™ make drumsticks. This is the live part of the tree which HICKORY MAPLE is call the Sap Wood. Vater has chosen a waste disposal contractor that is committed to recycling. Recyclable Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its Maple is a lighter wood that produces a very fast stick with warmer goods are separated and sent for recycling at their sorting facility. shock absorption and durability. Hickory is a great choice for all styles pitched tones. Due to its lightness, maple is a perfect choice for - It takes 16-22 years for a Hickory tree to grow before it of music. someone who is looking for a thicker stick without the extra weight. is harvested for drumstick production.

- Each time a Hickory tree is cut, another one is planted. New trees are also produced from the Hickory Nuts that naturally fall from the trees. UNMATCHED QUALITY GUARANTEE

- 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 With all of this insight on how one pair of sticks differs from another, there is still one Curt Bisquera the strongest hardwoods in the world. leading drumstick manufacturers. Vater's Nylon tips are guaranteed not to fall off, crack or break for question you need to ask yourself before making a decision: How does it feel in your PAGE INDEPENDENT the performance life span of the drumstick. 100% of Vater’s drumsticks are manufactured in the hand? You will know when you’ve found the right stick because it will feel like a natural PAGE HEARTBEATER / VARIOUS - Sugar Maple is now used by many Baseball stars for Craig Barnette SPECIALTY STICKS AND their bats because of it's strength. USA. All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis. extension of your body. JJ GREY & MOFRO 03 BRUSHES Visit vater.com for Extended Play™ Series warranty info. CYMBAL STICK TEARDROP 02 An extremely durable American hickory drumstick that has two distinct features. Extended Play™ sticks offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick, with advanced NEW VATER CLASSICS durability and resistance to rimshot fatigue and breakage. EXTENDED PLAY™ Patent Pending. Visit vater.com for warranty info.

These profiles and sizes have been some of the core models in the drumstick world since the birth of the “trap set”. Jack Adams [Alan & Ron Vater’s Grandfather] even hand-turned some of these drumstick profiles at Jack’s Drum Shop in Boston back The grip area of the stick has the same great- Our exclusive 3 inch “Stick Shield™” located in the A pearl-colored, specially formulated durable Kent Diimmel in the 1950’s and 60’s. Fast forward to the 1980’s, before the feeling finish as found on all Vater Sticks rimshot area that is highly impact resistant and 8X finish that protects the tip and shoulder area of IN THIS MOMENT Vater brand was launched, the Vater Family found themselves stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength. the stick from early chipping and cracking. EXTENDED PLAY 5B lathe turning these same stick designs for their biggest customer who happens to now be one of our direct competitors.

We’re revisiting some Vater History with the launch of Vater Los Angeles 5A 5B Fatback 3A L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm Classics. 6 core models lathe turned to their classic specs and D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .590" • 1.50cm profiles, just like we made back in our barn in the 1980’s. Wood VEP5AW Nylon VEP5AN Wood VEP5BW Nylon VEP5BN Wood VEP3AW Nylon VEP3AN Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume. response on drums. stick. Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!” in a hand-written letter to the Vater Family which hangs on our wall to this day. Available in both Hickory and Sugar Maple. Power 5A Power 5B Both sticks pictured L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm used by the same D .580" • 1.47cm D .610" • 1.55cm drummer, under the same Wood VEPP5AW Nylon VEPP5AN Wood VEPP5BW Nylon VEPP5BN conditions, for the same Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" extra length for extra Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. The "big brother" to amount of time, with the reach and weight. Power 5A. same band and on the Classics 7A Classics 8D Jazz Classics Big Band same drum kit. L 15.5" • 39.37cm D .540" • 1.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .540" • 1.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .560" • 1.42cm HERE'S WHAT REVIEWS ARE SAYING! HICKORY - Wood VHC7AW Nylon VHC7AN HICKORY - Wood VHC8DJW Nylon VHC8DJN HICKORY - Wood VHCBBW Nylon VHCBBN "After a couple weeks of playing, the tip and shoulder areas MAPLE - Wood VSMC7AW Nylon VSMC7AN MAPLE - Wood VSMC8DJW Nylon VSMC8DJN MAPLE - Wood VSMCBBW Nylon VSMCBBN of the Extended Plays were the first to show signs of 7A made at traditional specs: A half inch shorter than our A 7A grip but at a full 16” in length. The taper and acorn tip Just under a 5A in the grip with a gradual taper to a smaller popular Manhattan 7A model and with a small acorn tip for a combination delivers a stick that plays effortlessly with warm but sized tip that will make your ride cymbal sing with clarity. wear. But the damage was subtle and certainly not MV7 broader cymbal sound. defined cymbal tones. enough for me to justify tossing the sticks in the L 17" • 43.18cm trash. After about three weeks, I started to see D .710" • 1.80cm some slight splintering around the Stick Shield VEPMV7 rimshot area. Even with my heavier playing Larger diameter stick with a barrel shaped tip for that full body style, the lifespan of the Extended Play sticks sound. Featuring a longer taper for great balance and feel. was double that of traditional sticks, while maintaining the familiar feel of regular models. Classics 5A Classics 5B Classics 2B If you typically have to toss sticks prematurely L 16" • 40.64cm D .565" • 1.44cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .595" • 1.51cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm D .630" • 1.60cm because of shattered wood around the rimshot MV8 HICKORY - Wood VHC5AW Nylon VHC5AN HICKORY - Wood VHC5BW Nylon VHC5BN HICKORY - Wood VHC2BW Nylon VHC2BN L 17" • 43.18cm PAGE area, the Extended Play series would be a D .710" • 1.80cm MAPLE - Wood VSMC5AW Nylon VSMCBBN MAPLE - Wood VSMC5BW Nylon VSMC5BN MAPLE - Wood VSMC2BW Nylon VSMC2BN great alternative rather than going to a fully PAGE 5A with an acorn tip for a nice and full sound from drums and A little undersized in grip as compared to the popular Vater 5B. A hefty but quick feeling 2B. Features a medium sized and VEPMV8 synthetic stick. 05 cymbals. Solid and responsive model that practically plays itself. Classics 5B is very versatile in many musical applications and slightly rounded acorn tip that delivers cymbal clarity and - Modern Drummer A Medium taper adding a little extra weight in the shoulder and a rounded acorn tip to provide great rebound and a full sound. 04 playing styles with its very comfortable grip size. enough punch to cut through in louder music situations. American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict Vater's Hickory is stress released which is done by slowly raising the temperature at the end of the drying quality characteristics to be made into a Vater cycle for 8 hours. This relieves the stress in the wood AMERICAN HICKORY drumstick. and produces straight sticks that stay straight. AMERICAN HICKORY

Models arranged by diameter.

Eric Kretz Sweet Ride 52nd St. Jazz Studio Swing 5A Acorn Keg 5A 5A Stretch 55AA Jake Hayden STONE TEMPLE PILOTS L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 7/8" • 40.32cm L 16" • 40.64cm Traditional 7A L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L. 16 1/2 • 41.91cm BETH DITTO 5B / GRIP TAPE D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .535" • 1.36cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm GOSPEL SERIES 5B VHSRW VH52JW VHSW Wood VHSWINGW Nylon VHSWINGN D .540" • 1.37cm VH5AAW VHK5AW VH5AS VH55AA Extra small round tip produces Named after the legendary street in Barrel-shaped tip gives a full sound Designed in collaboration with Wood VHT7AW Nylon VHT7AN Same specs as our top-selling Los Angeles Same dimensions as our standard 5A but Same grip as a standard 5A, but longer for Offers just a little extra reach for the 5A outstanding clarity on cymbals. Manhattan and replicated after one without overwhelming volume. Just renowned educator Steve Fidyk, the Dubbed “traditional” because Vater’s 5A model but with a classic acorn style tip with a keg/barrel shaped tip for a defined some extra reach around the kit. Small Acorn player without adding a bunch of weight or of the early hand-turned Jack’s Drum under a 7A in grip size. Swing model has a “double taper”, 7A is longer and has a different tip for a full and articulate cymbal tone. cymbal articulation. tip for warm cymbal tones. A very versatile compromising the feel of the stick. Features the Shop Models this design is straight out shape than standard 7A’s in the classic acorn style tip. meaning that it is slightly thicker industry. This classic style 7A has stick model in size. of the great Jazz and Big Band era. towards the middle of the stick than a great feel for lighter playing. The The long and flat oval tip produces in the grip and then finishes with small acorn tip delivers full cymbal 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. Robin Diaz Jose Pasillas LIVE / INDEPENDENT INCUBUS 1A MANHATTAN 7A Manhattan 7A 7A Stretch Studio 2 New Orleans Jazz Super Jazz Session Matrix Excel Jazz Ride 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 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 15 1/4" • 38.74cm 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 .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .575" • 1.46cm D .575" • 1.46cm Wood VH7AW Nylon VH7AN VH7AS VHS2W Wood VHNOJW Nylon VHNOJN VHSJW VHSEW VHMTRXW VHELW VHJZRW 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 Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. The Matrix measures out as a 5A in the grip Shorter stick with a barrel-shaped tip and Slightly over a 5A in the grip. Long taper to small round tip for defined cymbal some extra reach. Small Acorn tip grip just under a 5A. classic feel. length. "Quick" feeling stick. Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum with a gradual taper to a small barrel tip for quick taper. Great for getting around the kit a small teardrop tip for a great ride cymbal work. for warm cymbal tones. Great for a sounds. extreme cymbal clarity. A very quick feeling quickly. sound, response and definition. variety of drumming applications. stick that is great stick for Jazz, Funk and R&B drumming. Drew McKeon Mat Hector HALL AND OATES / IGGY POP MICHAEL BOLTON 5B FUSION™

8A Pro Rock Recording Hitmaker Los Angeles 5A 9A Phat Ride Fusion™ Fusion™ Acorn 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" • 40.64cm NEW L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm 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 .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm VH8AW Wood VHPRW Nylon VHPRN VHRECW VHHITW Wood VH5AW Nylon VH5AN VH9AW VHPTRW Wood VHFW Nylon VHFN VHFAW 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 The 9A measures comfortably in between a Quick taper to a medium-sized round tip Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small A new tip on an iconic stick...The Fusion™ 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 5A and 5B in the grip and features a smaller produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. round tip for cymbal clarity. Acorn is the same design as the classic Vater balance and feel. puts out great tone from around response on drums. sized barrel tip for great cymbal clarity and Very versatile and playable stick with great Fusion™ but with an acorn tip for a warmer PAGE the drum-kit. A very well balanced, focused drum tones. The short taper gives it balance. cymbal and drum tone. PAGE David Lovering responsive and solid feeling stick. a quick feel and rebound. Brann Dailor PIXIES MASTODON 07 LOS ANGELES 5A 5B 06 Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture Only the outer 3"-5" of the Hickory tree is used to make content, straightness and grain structure, to produce a drumsticks. This is the live part of the tree which is call AMERICAN HICKORY higher quality drumstick. the Sap Wood. AMERICAN HICKORY Photo: Ed Davis @eddie24d Photo:

Ian O'Neill Power 5A Power 5A Acorn Heartbeater West Side SD9 Power 5B Power 5B Acorn Power House Jamie Miller LADY ANTEBELLUM L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm L. 16 5/16" • 41.43cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm BAD RELIGION 5B D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .620" • 1.57cm UNIVERSAL / FELT BEATER Wood VHP5AW Nylon VHP5AN VHP5AAW VHHBW VHWS VHSD9W Wood VHP5BW Nylon VHP5BN VHP5BAW VHPHW Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" Same specs as the popular Power 5A model Between a 5A and 5B in the grip. A solid The West Side is a real unique sounding Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip for Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. Same specs as the popular Power 5B model Large acorn tip and heavy shoulder provides extra length for extra reach and weight. but with a classic acorn style tip for a full and feeling drumstick with an acorn style tip that stick. The grip size measures comfortably a full sound. The "big brother" to Power 5A. but with a classic acorn style tip for a full and big sound and volume. Designed by Virgil broader cymbal and drum tone. gives the player outstanding rebound from in-between a 5A and 5B. The small rounded broader cymbal and drum tone. Donati. around the drumkit. A great stick for mid- oval style tip blends right into the neck and volume Rock music situations. taper of the stick for a unique feel and sound dynamic.

Max Weinberg Tommy Benedetti BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN JOHN BROWN'S BODY NUDE LOS ANGELES 5A LOS ANGELES 5A Rock 2B Shedder Hammer Fatback 3A 1A DSK Universal L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.65cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .650" • 1.65cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .595" • 1.51cm Wood VHRW Nylon VHRN Wood VH2BW Nylon VH2BN VHSHW VHHW Wood VH3AW Nylon VH3AN Wood VH1AW Nylon VH1AN VHDSK VHUW Full sized barrel tip and long shaft for weight Oval tip for greater surface contact. Heavier Great for warm-up and practice of heavy 5A sized grip with double butt end. Great for Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn A lengthy, but comfortable, stick that features Sturdy neck and rounded oval style tip. Great and extra reach. shoulder and added length for attack & rock playing. Large round barrel-shaped tip. loud and aggressive musical situations. barrel tip for volume. tip. a very fast taper for some added weight up for extra volume and attack without excess punch. Designed by Virgil Donati. top. This allows for a powerful "throw" and weight. solid impact that is perfect for an aggressive drumming style.

JP Cappelletty Brent Fitz MACHINE GUN KELLY SLASH KEG 5A At Vater, we use Shellbark MV-10 / GRIP TAPE and Shagbark species hickory, dried to 10-12% moisture content for Power 3A 5B Keg 5B 55BB Nightstick-2S 3S Junior Model durability. This process we L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L. 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 13" • 33.02cm use for Vater Drumsticks D .600" • 1.52cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .660" • 1.68cm D .730" • 1.85cm D .520" • 1.32cm Wood VHP3AW Nylon VHP3AN Wood VH5BW Nylon VH5BN VHK5BW VH55BB Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN VMJRW is the same as used for A longer version of the top-selling 3A model Very responsive, comfortable and balanced Same dimensions as our standard 5B but The 55BB model offers just a little extra Large oval tip, extra weight and long shaft. A A very large and beefy stick. Great for drum Perfect for little hands. Great way for little striking tools like hammer for added reach and ability to "choke up" on stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. with a keg / barrel shaped tip for a defined reach for the 5B sized model player without beefy stick! corps and heavy players. ones to enjoy drumming. and ax handles.

the stick. cymbal articulation. adding a bunch of weight or compromising PAGE the feel of the stick. Features the classic acorn style tip. Sean Fuller PAGE Matt Flynn FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE MAROON 5 ABE CUNNINGHAM'S COOL 09 ROCK BREEZE / GRIP TAPE 08 The Xtreme Design Series models have been designed to Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture meet the great demand of drummers who have been asking A series of popular Vater models that are the same in design,content, but straightness finished with and a grain black structure, stain for anto produceedgy look. a AMERICAN HICKORY XTREME DESIGN for stick models weighted in between the very popular Vater higher quality drumstick. ETERNAL BLACK Power 5A/Power 5B models and the Rock model.

Los Angeles 5A 5B Power 5B Scott Travis XD-5A XD-5B XD-ROCK L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm John Fred Young JUDAS PRIEST L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm BLACK STONE CHERRY ROCK D .580" • 1.47cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm Wood VHEB5AW Nylon VHEB5AN Wood VHEB5BW Nylon VHEB5BN Wood VHEBP5BW Nylon VHEBP5BN UNIVERSAL Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5AN Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5BN Wood VXDRW Nylon VXDRN 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 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, and response on drums. Versatile stick. barrel tip for a full sound. 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. rounded barrel-style wood tip. style wood tip. 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 and balance of the stick. Perfect for drummers looking to add COLOR WRAP A line of drumsticks with no finish or lacquer. The an exciting visual aspect to their playing. unfinished sticks leave a comfortable sanded grip that is Mario Rubalcaba NUDE SERIES perfect to prevent drumsticks from slipping from sweaty OFF! / EARTHLESS / hands during a performance. David Palmer ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT ROD STEWART JOSH FREESE'S H-220 NUDE POWER 5B / STICK SHIELD Red Sparkle Blue Sparkle Gold Sparkle Los Angeles 5A Wood VCR5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCR5AN Los Angeles 5A Wood VCB5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCB5AN Los Angeles 5A Wood VCG5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCG5AN 5B Wood VCR5B 5B Nylon VCR5BN 5B Wood VCB5B 5B Nylon VCB5BN 5B Wood VCG5B 5B Nylon VCG5BN

Manhattan 7A Fatback 3A 1A Fusion™ L 16" • 40.64cm NEW L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .580" • 1.47cm Wood VHN7AW Nylon VHN7AN VHN3AW VHN1AW Wood VHNFW Nylon VHNFN Purple Optic Silver Optic Black Optic Longer than an average 7A with a small Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round Los Angeles 5A Wood VCP5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCP5AN Los Angeles 5A Wood VCS5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCS5AN Los Angeles 5A Wood VCBK5A Los Angeles 5A Nylon VCBK5AN round tip for defined cymbal work. barrel tip for volume. Wood tip only. tip. Wood tip only. tip for cymbal clarity. 5B Wood VCP5B 5B Nylon VCP5BN 5B Wood VCS5B 5B Nylon VCS5BN 5B Wood VCBK5B 5B Nylon VCBK5BN Steve Misamore Chesley Allen DIERKS BENTLEY The Gospel Series consists of three Hickory models designed to MEGHAN TRAINOR HITMAKER meet the feel, weight and volume needs of Gospel drummers. The 55AA Gospel Series models measure in at 16.5" for some extra length and three diameters to suit the variety of volume, dynamic and venue-size challenges that drummers face. The round tip provides GOSPEL SERIES great cymbal clarity and rebound from around the drumkit. Universal Los Angeles 5A 5B Power 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm VHNUW Wood VHN5AW Nylon VHN5AN Wood VHN5BW Nylon VHN5BN Wood VHNP5BW Nylon VHNP5BN 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. GS-5A GS-Fusion™ GS-5B 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. L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm

D .555" • 1.41cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm PAGE weight. versatile. sounds. Very responsive stick. VGS5AW VGSFW VGS5BW

PAGE Greg Clark 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 Same grip diameter as a standard 5B but with a heavier taper Jimmy Kadesch

INDEPENDENT A comfortable grip size and weight for low to mid volume Fusion™ model, but with the extra length that the Gospel than the GS-5A and GS-Fusion™ for added weight. HOODIE ALLEN 11 MANHATTAN 7A GOSPEL SERIES FUSION™ 10 situations. Barrel style tip gives this stick great playability. Series brings. Very responsive and suitable for all applications. Brings out a mature, sweet voice from drums and cymbals. Maple can Smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick. VaterThe 500 only and 525uses models dowels come thatin under have a 7A a in specificthe grip. The moisture quick taper Many of Vater’s popular Hickory models are also offered in Maple for content,produces a faststraightness rebound with anda small grain tip size structure, for a clean rideto producecymbal tone. a All AMERICAN HICKORY SUGAR MAPLE players who prefer a certain profile but desire the tone / volume changes higherthree models quality available drumstick. in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a BEBOP that only Sugar Maple can provide. lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone.

Ilan Rubin Miguel Papilon Alvarez 9A Sweet Ride Manhattan 7A Super Jazz BeBop 500 BeBop 525 BeBop 550 NINE INCH NAILS / THE INDEPENDENT L 16" • 40.64cm NEW L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm NEW REGIME 1/2" HICKORY TIMBALE D .580" • 1.47cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .525" • 1.33cm D .550" • 1.40cm NUDE 1A VSM9AW VSMSRW Wood VSM7AW Nylon VSM7AN VSMSJW Hickory VHBB500 Maple VSMBB500 Hickory VHBB525 Maple VSMBB525 Hickory VHBB550 Maple VSMBB550 The 9A measures comfortably in between a A touch under a 7A in diameter. Extra small Small round tip for highly defined and clean A Maple version of Vater's popular Super Jazz 5A and 5B in the grip and features a smaller round tip provides outstanding clarity on ride cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style grip, under sized barrel tip for great cymbal clarity and cymbals. Great for jazz drummers. for jazz or lighter playing. a 5A, with a little extra length and long taper. focused drum tones. The short taper gives it The Cymbal Stick models, which were originally designed and hand- turned in the mid 1950's by Jack Adams (Alan & Ron Vater's grandfather), a quick feel and rebound. have been recreated. These Maple models feature the same distinct tip shapes and specifications that gave drummers of the great jazz and big band era that unforgettable cymbal sound. Same as the originals did CYMBAL STICKS decades earlier, each of these four models gives their own unique voice 8A Recording Session Los Angeles 5A on cymbals. L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm Michael Sturd VSM8AW VSMRECW VSMSEW Wood VSM5AW Nylon VSM5AN Matt Abts LINDSAY ELL 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. Very well balanced stick that gives full tones GOV’T MULE POWER 5A small barrel-shaped bead for defined and tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum and fast attack from around the kit. Very Teardrop Oval Ball Acorn NUDE 5B / SLICK NUT articulate cymbal work. superb balance and feel. sounds. versatile. L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm VMCTW VMCOW VMCBW VMCAW Warm Lows Mid Range Bright Ping Full and Fat

Fusion™ Phat Ride Power 5A 5B Power 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm “When you finally find balance “I'm so proud and happy to be D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55 cm in your life, work becomes part of the Vater family. To Be Wood VSMFW Nylon VSMFN VSMPTRW Wood VSMP5AW Nylon VSMP5AN Wood VSM5BW Nylon VSM5BN Wood VSMP5BW Nylon VSMP5BN a different experience. Work able to represent Vater is a huge Between a 5A and 5B in grip In between a 5A and 5B for a Comfortable to the 5A player but Beefed up neck diameter for power Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" for me is all about proper honor and a privilege!” Johnny Dee diameter. Very well balanced with a comfortable grip. The quick taper to with 1/2" extra length for extra and durability. Acorn style tip for extra length. Features a large barrel balance, control, and comfort Cyrus Bolooki DORO behind the kit. With Vater, NEW FOUND GLORY UNIVERSAL / GRIP TAPE gradual taper and small round tip. a medium-sized round tip produces reach and weight. broad, full sounds. Very responsive tip for a full sound. NUDE 5B a clean sound on ride cymbals. A stick. I have found all 3 of these. very versatile stick. My drumming is now more relaxed and comfortable. Vater, there’s nothing greater!”

SD9 Blazer™ SD1 Concert General Pianissimo Piccolo L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .635" • 1.61cm D .640" • 1.63cm VSMSD9W Wood VSMBW Nylon VSMBN Wood VSMCW Nylon VSMCN VSMPIANW VSMPW PAGE Just over a 5B in the grip with an Gentle taper to a triangular shaped Slightly under a 2B in the grip with Great for a variety of applications 2B style grip with a long and oval tip for a full sound. tip. Excellent balance for intricate a refined round head for volume including Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. gradual taper to a small round tip for

PAGE Jamie Wollam Shaun Foist Frank Ferrer Van Romaine Maple construction offers a lighter TEARS FOR FEARS playing. and attack. A big stick without a lot precision and clarity. BREAKING BENJAMIN GUNS N' ROSES ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 13 NUDE POWER 5B of weight. weight for a stick of it's size. Round tip ABE CUNNINGHAM’S COOL BREEZE POWER 5B / BUZZ KILL LOS ANGELES 5A / SPLASHSTICK 12 delivers precise tones. VaterPerfect only for usesdrummers dowels & that percussionists have a specific who moistureoften find Rock to folk to jazz to funk, Vater's Specialty Stick line content,themselves straightness having to and"tone grain it down" structure, from tousing produce regular a AMERICAN HICKORY SPECIALTY STICKS covers many different sound and feel variations. higherdrumsticks. quality drumstick. SPECIALTY STICKS

Bamboo Splashstick Slim Splashstick Traditional Jazz Splashstick Lite Splashstick Rock Whip Wood Handle Whip Stick Whip Jon Matteson L 15 3/4" • 40.00cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 14 3/4" • 37.47cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 5/8" • 39.69cm Kevin Murphy LENNON STELLA D .390" • 0.99cm D .490" • 1.24cm D .510" • 1.30cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .665" • 1.69cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .590" • 1.50cm JON PARDI CLASSICS 5A VSPSSB VSPSTZ VSPSL VSPSRK VWHP VWHWP VSTKW POWER 5B ACORN A very small diameter (under a 7A) for Smaller than the Splashstick Lite for really Same design as the Splashstick but with A medium weight multi-rod stick that will Poly bristles 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™ ultra-low volume playing. The Bamboo offers low volume applications and light weight. smaller diameter dowels for lighter weight cover any acoustic type gig. 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 superb durability and some added weight for and smaller grip size. stick or poly bristle ends for even more sound butt-end of the stick. Great for when you need a solid feel, without excess volume. Bamboo variations. to switch between a “stick” sound and a softer is also the fastest growing plant “brush” sound during a song. on Earth, making this a very eco- friendly percussion product.

Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn Parker Gins Joe Travers Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato WHEELER WALKER JR. / JOE SATRIANI L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm INDEPENDENT JOSH FREESE'S H-220 Splashstick Traditional Splashstick Bamboo Splashstick Splashstick Heavy D .610" • 1.55cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm SUGAR MAPLE SD9 VMSZL VSZLF VSZLFA L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm Ultra staccato mallet and drumstick all in one. Maple Blazer™ The classic Fusion™, with a hard felt mallet head on the end. Fusion™ Acorn model stick with a hard felt mallet head on the D .585" • 1.49cm D .585" • 1.49cm D .585" • 1.49cm D .680" • 1.73cm stick for light weight and warm cymbal sounds. The smaller mallet head design won't interfere with your grip or end. The smaller mallet head design won't interfere with your VSPST VSPS VSPSB VSPSH playing. Round stick tip for bright cymbal tones. grip or playing. Acorn stick tip shape for a warm and broad The ultimate traditional style multi-dowel 19 hand-selected Birch dowels that provide Same physical design as Vater's original A thicker version of the popular Splashstick cymbal sound. stick. 19 hand-select birch dowels with a warm acoustic tonality but still produce Splashstick, but constructed from Bamboo for extra weight and durability for the heavier comfortable rubber grip that is perfect for a solid "crack" around the drumkit. The dowels. The Bamboo offers superb durability players. lower volume settings. extended rubber grip leaves 4" and some added weight for of the dowels exposed and a solid feel, without excess A well rounded line of brushes that are designed gives a solid stick-like feel volume. Bamboo is also to provide an array of sounds and textures, while with excellent durability in the the fastest growing plant on maintaining a traditional brush feel in your hands. BRUSHES Mark Colenburg rimshot area. Earth, making this a very eco- Zach Velmer ROBERT GLASPER / friendly percussion product. STS9 MAXWELL CORA COLEMAN-DUNHAM RECORDING Vater has updated all Splashstick MODEL models to now feature angled edges on the dowel ends for a better feel, rebound and fuller sound. Acoustick™ Acoustick™ Solid L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .610" • 1.55cm VMAS VASS Combines 7 high quality wood dowels and 6 strips of impact The Acoustick™ Solid version is a Cross Cut Hickory stick with the Woody Wire Retractable Brush Retractable Wire Brush Standard Wire Brush

resistant Polymer. The Polymer acts as a protective "striking layer" to same high impact protective strips. The Polymer acts as a protective D .605" • 1.54cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .540" • 1.37cm PAGE allow the player to "dig in" without the short life span "striking layer" that allows the player to dig in without VWTRW VWTR VWTS

PAGE Jimmy Keegan of other multi-dowel sticks. Includes rubber O-Rings the breakage and short lifespan of conventional dowel A classic feeling retractable wire brush, but with a wood handle Sturdy pull-rod with round end. Wide range of brush spread Non-retractable wire bristled brush with a soft rubber grip. Also Arejay Hale SPOCK'S BEARD for wide range of adjustment for sound and feel. and multi-dowel sticks. Features rubber O-rings for a for more of a drumstick feel. Nicely weighted with a standard adjustment. features metal rivet. HALESTORM 15 JOSH FREESE'S H-220 GOSPEL SERIES 5B 14 Patent #5728958. wide adjustment range. Patent #5728958. wire gauge for versatility and great tones. BRUSHES GRIP ACCESSORIES

“Once again, Vater knows just what I need, even before I do. Especially in intense, sweaty environments, Tacky Nathan Followill Sack allows me to lose Alan Cassidy KINGS OF LEON myself in the vibe of a song THE BLACK DAHLIA ETERNAL BLACK LOS ANGELES without worrying if I’m going MURDER 5A / GRIP TAPE to send a stick flying from XTREME DESIGN 5A my palms. My grip relaxes, and I’m better able to avoid Heavy Wire Brush Sweep Wood Handle Wire Brush carpal tunnel-like problems. D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .575" • 1.46cm Tacky Sack lets me thrash VWTHW VBSW VWTW with complete control." A rubber handled retractable brush with heavy gauge wire for Rubber gripped wire brush that is retractable without a pull-rod. Non-retractable wire brush with 5A sized wooden grip. Features - Jay Weinberg a full sound. Provides a bit more weight and volume than a a metal rivet at butt end for cymbal scrapes. Gloves Grip Tape Stick & Finger Tape Tacky Sack [Slipknot] traditional wire brush. Medium - VDGM Large - VDGL VTS Black - VGTB Blue - VGTBL Green - VSTG Black - VSTBK "The Vater Tacky Sack is exactly Extra Large - VDGXL Pink - VGTP Red - VGTR Red - VSTR Blue - VSTBL A grip enhancing rosin powder that absorbs moisture and provides the kind of product I've been Synthetic leather with a breathable White - VGTW Yellow - VGTY White - VSTW looking for to help keep my Shawn Pelton mesh backing and elasticated panels Our linen based Grip Tape is durable, Vater’s self-cohesive thin gauze / added control of your drumsticks SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE while performing in humid and hands dry at humid outdoor MV10 / MONSTER BRUSH / on the sides of the fingers. This absorbent and dries quickly, while mesh style tape helps improve grip shows. The powder keeps my Christian Paschall combination provides great flexibility, offering a very comfortable grip. and prevent hand fatigue, while still sweaty conditions. Gently “clap” CAJON BRUSH / HEAVY WIRE MAREN MORRIS Available in Black, Blue, Pink, Red, your hands on the Tacky Sack to hands dry without affecting the BRUSH / LITTLE MONSTER CLASSICS 5A fit and improved ventilation to assure allowing a sense of “feel”. Each roll BRUSH maximum comfort while performing. White and Yellow and is re-usable. is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length. apply rosin powder to your palms. feel of the sticks. I don't even notice it's there." Vater’s gloves help protect hands Each package contains 4 grips to One roll will wrap approximately 5 Cord included to hang Tacky Sack - Gil Sharone from your snare drum, stick bag, from blisters without compromising wrap 2 pairs of sticks. Each grip pairs of sticks. [Marilyn Manson] natural feel and sensitivity. contains 2 end tapes for extra hardware etc. security on the stick. Drumstick Brush Whip Brush Monster Wood Poly Flex Brush D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm VWTD VWB VBMW VPFLX “I absolutely love my Vater “Rock” Versatility of a drumstick and a wire brush A wood handled fixed brush that is made up of Features the same nylon bristles as in the The non-retractable Poly bristles produce sticks. It suits all of my needs. Not only “The solid craftsmanship that all in one. Drumstick end has a 5A tip. Non- the poly bristles used in Vater's popular Whip, Monster Brush and Little Monster, just placed a warm, mellow sound on both drums & does this stick produce the impact goes into all of Vater's products retractable. Stick Whip and Wood Handle Whip models. The in a traditional brush arrangement. The cymbals. 5B style wood grip. and power I want but also allows me was evident to me as soon Stacy Jones poly bristles pull out a great attack on the drums bristles give a funky and textured "swish" as I picked up my first pair of MILEY CYRUS / Wade Murff to have the articulation and finesse in MATCHBOX 20 / LETTERS but without a ton of volume. sound and great backbeat accents. The between those power hits. Thanks Vater their sticks. They feel great and DOYLE wood handle grip is a 5B sized diameter. immediately instill confidence. TO CLEO DSK for making a truly all around dynamic JOSH FREESE'S H-220 stick and for making me a part of your I'm currently using the 8A and Studio 2 models in addition family.” Phillips “Stubs” Matthew Photo: to all of the freaky brushes, mallets and specialty sticks that I can get my hands on for studio and live work. Thank you Vater for caring about your Poly Brush Monster Brush Little Monster Cajón products as much as you do.” D .625" • 1.59cm L 14" • 35.56cm L 14" • 35.56cm L 14" • 35.56cm D .990" • 2.51cm D .650" • 1.65cm D 1.21" • 3.07cm VPYB VBM VBLM VCS Nylon bristles for flexibility and a sweet slap Designed in collaboration with New York based Vater Artist La Frae Sci, the Monster Brush is a A great sounding brush/stick element for PAGE Glen Sobel on drums. Retractable without a pull-rod. versatile specialty brush that can be adjusted to provide the subtlety and swish of a brush or a use on Cajón drums and world drumming PAGE ALICE COOPER / “stick like” feel for a fat backbeat without a ton of volume. Features a large but comfortable grip instruments. Made of wavy polymer strands Roy Mayorga John Wicks John Cowsill HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES and wavy polymer strands for a unique sound and feel. The Little Monster is a smaller diameter for a great sound. STONE SOUR FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS THE BEACH BOYS 17 XTREME DESIGN 5A ROCK 8A / STUDIO 2 NUDE LOS ANGELES 5A 16 version of the original Monster Brush for a lighter feel and weight. 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 Photo: Chris Hudson Photo: Taku Hirano Katana L 16" • 40.64cm D .585" • 1.49cm NEW VHTHK Fred Eltringham The Katana is a multi-functional percussion stick that can be used in a SHERYL CROW Robb Rivera multitude of ways due to its unique features: SWING / MONSTER BRUSH / NONPOINT SPLASHSTICK / POLY FLEX NIGHTSTICK - 2S BRUSH • A 3/8" tip allowing for crisp rimshots on timbales, and delicate articulation on percussion instruments. • A tapered shoulder, allowing for a standard stick-feel and the durability of Sasha Berliner Carl Allen Abe Cunningham a thicker stick. INDEPENDENT BENNY GOLSON / CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE DEFTONES • A gum rubber handle for enhanced grip and articulation; With the stick Taku Hirano inverted, the rubber sleeve can also be used in the place of mallets for FLEETWOOD MAC / INDEPENDENT Sasha Berliner Model Carl Allen Abe Cunningham’s Cool Breeze smooth suspended cymbal rolls or for striking percussion instruments with L 15.25" • 38.74cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm D .335" • 0.85cm D .535" • 1.36cm D .600" • 1.52cm “I designed my signature Katana multi-percussion stick with a soft attack. VDS-SB1 VHCARLW VHABECW Robby Ameen adaptability and accuracy in mind. Historically, the katana was INDEPENDENT • A medium/soft plastic end cap for use on a variety of percussion Sasha’s design features a hard core for an articulate and With over 200 recordings to his credit, Carl’s profound and A perfect stick choice for when a 5B is too light and a 2B/ Justin Nace SESSION / EARPLUGS / the primary weapon of Japanese samurai warriors, known not instruments. (i.e.- woodblocks, mounted tambourines) colorful tone. Rattan Handle with Black Multi-Ply Cord for propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated Rock model is too heavy. The slightly enlarged diameter, PVRIS RETRACTABLE WIRE BRUSH only for precision, durability and effectiveness, but also holding durability and finished with a subtle pink trim. support for nearly three decades. His new Vater Drumstick heavier taper and little extra length make Abe’s model great for 5B • A steel rivet on the end cap, for metal effects such as cymbal scrapes. “These mallets are perfectly universal. With a softer stroke, model is lathe turned out of American Hickory and measures harder hitting drummers but is also very suitable for laid back/ a sense of honor. The Katana is my weapon of choice.” using the momentum of the lower arm and wrist - they .535” in the grip, which is just over a 7A size. With 16” in solid groove playing. The medium sized acorn tip delivers warm • Hickory (for durability) produce a full tone. With a harder stroke, using more power – Taku Hirano in the wrist and fingers - they cut through with a clear length, it also has a long, pointed tip that delivers a full, broad but articulate tones from around the kit. articulation that doesn’t sound harsh. They can easily be cymbal sound with some excellent rebound. used for solo or ensemble settings.”

Mike Mangini Wicked Piston 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 Steve Fidyk Jean Paul Gaster the middle of the stick until it reaches .620” and then tapers back down to an acorn tip. Mike’s INDEPENDENT CLUTCH reason for this design is so that the stick has a slightly added front weight for a solid, consistent SWING / RED WOOD BEATER / WEST SIDE “throw” and transient sound. With the extra length, you can adjust how much front weight you’re STANDARD WIRE TAP BRUSH implementing by slightly moving your fulcrum point up or down on the stick. You’ll also get a fat sounding rimshot crack from the added front weighted taper. Hickory. Chad Smith Cora Coleman-Dunham Tim Alexander RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS INDEPENDENT PRIMUS “Mangini's Wicked Piston was a knockout, and I loved learning about it. The unique distribution of front-end weight will certainly benefit players who need extra power, but the balance Chad Smith’s Funk Blaster Cora Coleman-Dunham Tim Alexander made backbeats feel fatter and funkier at all dynamic levels.” L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm Mike Mangini D .605" • 1.54cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .635" • 1.61cm DREAM THEATER – DRUM! Magazine VHCHADW VHCCDW VMTAW Same grip as a 5B but with a heavier taper for some extra This design is as versatile as Cora herself. Cora needed a stick that 2B sized grip and made from Sugar Maple for a lighter weight PAGE Photo: Ed Davis @eddie24d Photo: .580" UNIQUE TOP WEIGHTED DESIGN .580" .590" .600" .610" .620" .610" .590" .350" weight and durability. A responsive and versatile model that is could cover all genres of music without having to change models. to move around the drums quickly. Small round tip for articulate Kendrick Scott

PAGE Joey Castillo great for heavy and solid playing. Cora’s design combines a little extra length and a gradual taper to cymbal definition. TERENCE BLANCHARD

BL'AST / ZAKK SABBATH an acorn tip to offer superb response, feel and dynamics in any SWING / RETRACTABLE WIRE 19 ROCK BRUSH

18 musical application. 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 Carlos Verdugo

ROSSI / INDEPENDENT Masalaski Photography Photo: SUBLIME WITH ROME VIRGIL DONATI'S ASSAULT NUDE UNIVERSAL

Chad Sexton Brian Frasier-Moore Josh Freese Morgan Rose Mike Wengren Stewart Copeland 311 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE THE REPLACEMENTS / STING SEVENDUST DISTURBED THE POLICE

Chad Sexton's Custom Model Brian Frasier-Moore Josh Freese’s H-220 Morgan Rose’s Alien Freak Mike Wengren The Stewart Copeland Standard L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .555" • 1.41cm VHSEXTON VHBFMW VHJOSHW VHMRAF VHMWN VHSCSTD Brian Griffin Ed Toth Right between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The taper and rounded This stick design comes from one of the most in demand Between a 5A & 5B, with a quick taper and heavy shoulder. A truly unique model with no taper or tip made from "dark" hickory. Measures in between a 5B and a 2B with a quick taper to an Stewart's stick features a rounded oval style bead that provides BRANDI CARLILE DOOBIE BROTHERS barrel style tip give plenty of punch and volume. All of these drummers of today. Brian's stick design is just under a 5A A bit more weight up top for a solid feel, great response and This double butt-end stick has no finish or lacquer, which leaves oval nylon tip. The extra length gives some added weight and articulate tones on cymbals and full-body tones from drums LOS ANGELES 5A / JOSH PRO ROCK elements in Chad's Custom Model make a stick that offers in the grip but with some extra length for added reach. The durability, yet still sensitive enough for lighter playing. A slightly a comfortable sanded finish. The design, weight and size gives a a bit more reach. Nicely weighted and durable, this is a perfect combined with superb balance and rebound, making this a FREESE'S H-220 durability and great speed to get around the kit quickly. gradual taper to the medium sized barrel tip makes it a nicely enlarged version of a 5A tip. powerful and solid feel with a huge amount of volume from around stick for hard-hitting drumming. Stick is finished in a black stain. great feeling stick. balanced and versatile stick. the kit. Photo: Scott Uchida Photo:

Joe Seiders Christian Coma THE NEW BLACK VEIL BRIDES PORNOGRAPHERS FATBACK 3A 55AA Derek Roddy Virgil Donati Marvin "Smitty" Smith Jimmy Cobb Lil’ John Roberts Tito De Gracia Richie Gajate Garcia Karl Perazzo ENTER THE CROWN ICEFISH KEVIN EUBANKS MILES DAVIS JANET JACKSON / STEVIE WONDER INDEPENDENT DIANA ROSS / INDEPENDENT SANTANA

Derek Roddy Virgil Donati’s Assault Smitty Smith’s Power Fusion™ Jimmy Cobb Lil’ John Roberts’ Philly Style Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 3/8" • 41.59cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .600" • 1.52cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm VHDRW VHVIRGW VHSMTYW VHJCW VHLJRW VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW In between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The Similar to a 2B in grip, Virgil's stick has a Slightly under a 5B, Smitty's stick features Designed by the Jazz Legend, Jimmy's 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

stick features a really quick taper to a small beefy shoulder and quick taper to a rounded a gradual taper to a medium sized ball tip. model measures in between a 5A and a 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 Tucker Rule PAGE acorn tip for warm but defined cymbal barrel shaped tip. A great solid-feeling stick Power and precision combined in this great 5B in the grip. Features a long taper to a 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. THURSDAY / FRANK

PAGE Conor Sullivan tones. A great stick for a variety of musical for when volume and projection are needed. playing stick. medium sized teardrop tip for warm and full sounding drum tones. jazz. Tito’s timbale model has a bit extra Hickory. This unique, multi-purpose design allows a IERO AND THE FUTURE

ICE NINE KILLS applications. defined cymbal tones. A "quick" feeling jazz length for some added weight and is made player to switch effortlessly from a drumset to VIOLENTS 21 UNIVERSAL stick. from hickory for supreme durability. percussion set up without switching sticks. 5B 20 Designed with direction from the artists themselves, the INTERNATIONAL PLAYER'S DESIGN Player’s Design models are derived from each artist’s unique and individual style. WEBSITE

“The acorn tip produced full, rich sounds from drums and cymbals, and the shoulder taper was beefy enough to withstand rimshots Branden Steineckert VATER.COM while still providing perfect RANCID POWER 5B rebound. The AM 595 would be the Your destination for all things Vater! ideal choice for drummers looking Christian Meyer Aoyama Jun ELIO E LE STORIE TESE INDEPENDENT for something that’s a step up from a 5A but not quite as hefty Anthony Michelli as a 5B.” Select and compare numerous INDEPENDENT / EDUCATOR / - Modern Drummer Magazine products side by side based on CLINICIAN Christian Meyer’s Aoyama Jun’s your preferences Live Club & Live Tour Rhythm Stick L & R CLUB: L 16" • 40.64cm LEFT: L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm Anthony Michelli AM 595 D .570" • 1.44cm D .595" • 1.51cm L 16" • 40.64cm TOUR: L 16" • 40.64cm RIGHT: L 16" • 40.64cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.44cm D .570" • 1.44cm Emilio Navaira VHAM595W Club VHCMLC Tour VHCMLT Left VHRSLW Right VHSRW THE LAST BANDOLEROS Just under a 5B in size and weight. Anthony’s design principal focuses on being a versatile and CLUB: 5A sized Maple stick with a round tip LEFT: A bit heavier than his “R” model. A sturdy Watch product demo videos and LOS ANGELES 5A all-purpose stick suitable for various types of stylistic applications while ensuring the maximum that gives a clean and bright ping from the neck that leads to a rounded barrel-shaped tip bounce and balance throughout. The acorn tip accentuates the full and complex tonal frequency cymbals. Perfect for jazz or small low-volume for extra punch and volume. Hickory. RIGHT: interviews with Vater Artists range inherent in both drums and cymbals. venues.TOUR: The gradual taper finishes with This very well balanced hickory stick features a nicely sized acorn style tip for full drum and the Vater 5A tip. Great for any musical situation. cymbal sounds. A very strong and durable Hickory. Hickory stick. Check out video drum lessons

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Furio Chirico’s Passional Cesar Z’s Blaster Eguchi Nobuo’s Wild Cat Hideo Yamaki’s Holy Yearning L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm Also be sure to follow Vater on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and D .610" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.54cm D .550" • 1.39cm D .580" • 1.47cm Twitter to keep up with the latest on what we are up to. VHFCPW VMCZW VHWCATW VMHOLYW Designed by master Italian drummer Furio With a gentle taper to a triangular shaped Eguchi Nobuo’s Wild Cat features a gradual Constructed from Maple for lighter weight, facebook.com/VaterDrumsticks Chirico, the Passional is slightly bigger than a tip, this is a “quick” feeling stick that puts out taper to the medium sized oval bead making Yamaki’s Holy Yearning features an acorn- PAGE Gunnar Olsen twitter.com/VaterDrumsticks 5B with an acorn style tip. The gentle taper full and fat sounds from around the drumkit. this a comfortable, responsive and versatile style tip for full and fat tones from drums and youtube.com/VaterPercussionUSA PAGE MOTHER FEATHER / BIG combined with the 16 1/4” length makes for Maple. stick. Hickory. cymbals. Maple. DATA a very well balanced and playable stick. Great instagram.com/vaterdrumsticks 23 5B for mid to high volume rock situations. Hickory. 22 www.linkedin.com/in/vaterdrumsticks 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

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Hard Felt Beater Natural Wood Beater Red Wood Beater Poly Ball Beater Cow Bell Beater 6" Hard 6" Soft 12" Single Sided Soft VBF VBNW VBRW VBPY VBCB Chop Builder Pad 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 VCB12S 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 6 inch soft practicing surface. Reverse side 12 inch soft practicing surface. Reverse side striking surface. side features an 8mm screw to mount on a features an 8mm screw to mount on a features a non-skid rubber base. cymbal stand and a non-skid rubber base. cymbal stand and a non-skid rubber base. Vintage Bomber Beater Chris Kimmerer VBVB “I popped this baby on my pedal Pete Parada THOMAS RHETT Conceived and designed to replicate the soft but THE OFFSPRING FATBACK 3A / POLYFLEX BRUSH boomy bass drum tones of the great jazz era. The and immediately fell in love SESSION Vintage Bomber’s cork center is wrapped with a soft and puffy synthetic covering and is reminiscent with it. The beater is very well in look, feel and sound to the original lamb’s wool balanced and produces a smooth, beaters from decades ago. Designed in collaboration with Otis Brown III. soft, and boomy sound.” Photo: Danilo Lewis Photo: -Drum! Magazine Long Range Bomber 12" Double Sided 12" Single Sided Split Workout Pad VBLRB Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad VWP Same as the Vintage Bomber Matt McGuire VCB12D VCB12S2 A hard rubber practice tool that provides a but with a longer shaft for THE CHAINSMOKERS 12 inch double-sided pad. Hard on one side 12 inch split practicing surface. Reverse side natural feel and rebound. Includes 8mm thread larger bass drums. Shannon Leto SESSION and soft on the other. features a non-skid rubber base. to mount on cymbal stand. The 8” diameter THIRTY SECONDS TO makes it convenient for travel. Perfect for the KJ Sawka beginning drum student. MARS PENDULUM NUDE LOS ANGELES 5A NOISE GUARD PRACTICE PADS MANHATTAN 7A

Noise Guard pads allow for Complete Rock Pack VNGCRP Rock Pack VNGRP quiet practice on your drum kit. - 12", 13", 14", 16", Bass Drum - 12", 13", 14", 16" Each pad is made from non-slip Complete Fusion Pack VNGCFP Fusion Pack VNGFP rubber that does not compromise a real sense of rebound. Noise - 10", 12", 14", 14", Bass Drum - 10", 12", 14", 14" Guards are available in pre- Cymbal Pack 1 VNGCP1 14" Pad VNG14 packs and individual sizes. Bass - 1 Crash, 1 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat Bass Drum Pad VBDNG PAGE Otis Brown III Derrick Wright Chris Dave Drum Pad is one size fits all. VNGCP2 PAGE Peter Wilson Cymbal Pack 2 - One size fits all JOE LOVANO Adam Deitch ADELE / TONI BRAXTON D'ANGELO / ANGUS & JULIA STONE Jamie Perkins DANIELLE BRADBERY - 2 Crash, 2 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat SUPER JAZZ / VINTAGE BOMBER BEATER / LETTUCE / BREAK SCIENCE JOSH FREESE'S H-220 / VINTAGE BOMBER SWEET RIDE / VINTAGE BOMBER BEATER / THE PRETTY RECKLESS 25 5B RETRACTABLE WIRE BRUSH FUSION™ ACORN / VINTAGE BOMBER BEATER BEATER RETRACTABLE WIRE BRUSH POWER 5B 24 Round out your drum kit with some of Vater's accessories. From Cymbal Polish and Grip Tape to Stick and Drink Holders, there's plenty of options to keep BAGS & HOLDERS your drum kit in fine working order, and your trusty Vater ACCESSORIES sticks close by.

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StickMate Tambourine StickMate Shaker VSMT VSMS Pink Stick Bag Marching Mallet Bag Stick Bag “Back Pack” Cymbal Bag You’ll definitely want to add these to your stick bag! The StickMate Jon Cornick Photo: VSBPINK VMMB VSB1 VCYBB Ear Plugs Tambourine and Shaker models slide right on to your stick, brushes and Buzz Kill Buzz Kill Extra Dry mallets to give you added sound effects while playing, They’re made of Vater's new pink stick bag features an all-over Sturdy nylon bag with 4 large pockets for storing many A tough nylon bag that will keep you well A heavy duty bag that features VBUZZ VBUZZXD VSAS style print. Features 2 large outside pockets, pairs of mallets. The tapered bag design helps prevent stocked and organized. Includes velcro strips for comfortable shoulder straps, lightweight polymer and the low profile won’t interfere with your playing. Easy to use drum/cymbal gel dampening system to control unwanted Ear Protection for all musicians. There’s a cut out in the handle for your thumb to rest in and contact the with multiple pockets and pouches inside mallet heads from bunching together. Includes zipper secure placement on drums and an adjustable soft cymbal dividers and a large over ring and tone. Can be easily cut to achieve the desired amount of Includes two filter styles for different for tons of accessory storage space. Stick pocket inside and a large pocket on the outside for shoulder carrying strap. rectangular outside pocket that is levels of hearing protection. Also stick. You can easily put it on and take it off, or tape it on to the grip for Tony Leone dampening whether using it live or in the studio. Buzz Kill is super-tacky, so it extended usage. Patent Pending. Phil Lawson storage space is divided into 2 large sections storing sheet music. perfect for storing your stick bag and can be used on both batter and resonant heads. Reusable and can be easily includes metal container for safe CHRIS ROBINSON KELSEA BALLERINI and includes Velcro straps for hanging on other accessories. storing when not in use. BROTHERHOOD 5B cleaned with water when dirty. Buzz Kill Extra Dry features more weight and 1A / 52ND STREET JAZZ floor toms. mass, which makes it an ideal choice for larger drums. Great for getting that NEW Practice Tips funky, super-flat snare drum sound. Drastically reduces cymbal wash and VTIPS overtones to produce dry, articulate sticking (especially on a ride cymbal). Made of a durable and pliable rubber material, so that they can easily be put over the tips of any drumsticks. They provide a quick and easy way for drummers to quietly practice anywhere they may be without having to carry a heavy practice pad with them. They can also be used while playing acoustic drums for a unique tonal option with reduced volume as well as on electronic drumsets for less attack on the pads. 2 pairs included.

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Stick Shield™ Tech Pack Regular VSS Marching VSSM VTP Same Stick Shield™ product as is included on our Extended Play™ Series of A “first-aid” kit for drummers. It sticks, but available separately so that you can apply it yourself to any drumstick contains the essentials to keep your model you choose. Stick Shield™ is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger drum kit up and running through Cymbal Polish Drum Polish than Steel with maximum tensile strength, to give you amazing durability in the toughest of gigs. Includes:1 VCP VDP Marching Quiver Marching Double Quiver Drink Holder Single Pair Stick Holder Multi-Pair Stick Holder the rim shot area. Stick Shield™ for drumset sticks is 3" long. Stick Shield™ Drumkey, 6 Snare Drum Strainer An easy-to-use liquid formula that Vater’s Carnauba enriched and anti- Ralph Rolle MV-SH MV-SHD VDH VSHS VSHM Marching is 5" long. Cords, 2 Hi-Hat Clutch Felts, 6 quickly removes tarnish and dirt. It static formula cleans and protects PAGE SHOWTIME AT THE Attaches to snare drums with adjustable Velcro straps. Made from tough Feature a unique clamp-style fastening system, adjusted by an easy to turn knob. Depots on both the Single Pair Cymbal Felts, 4 T-Style Wing Nuts, brightens and protects all brands of any drum shell finish. It will give PAGE APOLLO / NILE RODGERS nylon, it provides easy access for quick stick changes. Also great for use on and Multi-Pair Holders are adjustable for infinite angle adjustment of the sticks. Because of the fastening system, you 10 Tension Rod Washers, 1 Bass cymbals in natural or brilliant finishes. your drums a protective shine every Andrew Marshall AND CHIC traditional drumset. won’t find Vater’s Stick Holders falling off your cymbal stands, which is a very common problem with other brands’ Drum Head Patch Also great to use on copper, brass, time without leaving behind a waxy BILLIE EILISH 27 WEST SIDE 1A 26 Stick Holders. chrome aluminum and stainless steel. build-up. Vater is a proud WHO EVER SAYS DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND… HASN’T PLAYED VATER STICKS. sponsor of Hit Like A Girl.

"I love Vater! They have every kind of stick for “I love Vater drumsticks because of the quality every kind of gig. From that they bring to the table! Their sticks are Cajon Brush to Taiko durable for hard hitters like myself and are Bachi and everything in between, they’ve got balanced perfectly for speed!” me covered."

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“I love the variety of sticks Vater has to offer for both drums and percussion! Durable and consistent in quality, Vater is truly the best!”

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Chris Layton Steve Lyman ARC ANGELS / STEVIE RAY Jarred Pope CHASE BAIRD / Jeff Bowders Steven Adler VAUGHN / EXPERIENCE Jake Gammon Matt Byrne Rodney Holmes THOMPSON SQUARE / Tony Escapa INDEPENDENT / Nick Buda Rikki Rockett Ben Thompson PAUL GILBERT / P.I.T. ADLER / GUNS N' ROSES HENDRIX TOUR CHASE BRYANT HATEBREED INDEPENDENT DAMON JOHNSON BAND RICKY MARTIN EDUCATOR INDEPENDENT POISON TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB POWER HOUSE MANHATTAN 7A SUGAR MAPLE 5B 55AA 2B / RED WOOD BEATER LOS ANGELES 5A 2B JOSH FREESE'S H-220 LOS ANGELES 5A HEARTBEATER NUDE SERIES LOS ANGELES 5A 1A Photo: David Phillips Photo:

Demian Arriaga Victor Indrizzo Nisan Stewart Kenny Elliott Joey Peebles Ari Hoenig Paul Bostaph Dan McDougall NICK JONAS / G. Maxwell Zemanovic ALANIS MORRISETTE / Dave DiCenso DANCING WITH THE JEFF GOLDBLUM / Tommy Clufetos Keio Stroud Sean Kinney TROMBONE SHORTY INDEPENDENT SLAYER LIAM GALLAGHER INDEPENDENT MIRANDA LAMBERT INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT STARS INDEPENDENT OZZY / BLACK SABBATH BIG & RICH ALICE IN CHAINS 5B SUGAR MAPLE FUSION™ 5B / STICK & FINGER TAPE MANHATTAN 7A SUGAR MAPLE POWER 5A KEG 5B NEW ORLEANS JAZZ 5B / FELT BEATER / SLICK NUT 55BB MANHATTAN 7A POWER HOUSE / TACKY SACK MV10 / WEST SIDE NUDE 5B / ACOUSTICK™ PAGE Fred Dinkins Matt Johnson Billy Rymer Felix Pollard Steve Barney PAGE David Northrup MUSICIAN'S INSTITUTE ST. VINCENT / JEFF THE DILLINGER ESCAPE Jason Hartless Manny Dominick Atom Willard Sam Loeffler Dana LaMarca HOUSE OF PAIN / Derek Abrams Andrew Cook ANASTACIA / ANNIE Jay Weinberg

BOZ SCAGGS SMITTY SMITH'S POWER BUCKLEY PLAN / HO99OR TED NUGENT INDEPENDENT AGAINST ME! CHEVELLE MAGGIE ROGERS INDEPENDENT MINISTRY DAN + SHAY LENNOX SLIPKNOT 31 5A STRETCH FUSION™ SUGAR MAPLE POWER 5B POWER 3A LOS ANGELES 5A RECORDING POWER 5B 5B WEST SIDE SESSION NUDE FATBACK 3A POWER HOUSE UNIVERSAL / GRIP TAPE UNIVERSAL / TACKY SACK 30 Just like all Vater Drumsticks, our Marching Drumsticks and Bass Drum Mallet This process is the same as used for striking tools like hammer and ax handles are manufactured using Shellbark and Shagbark species hickory. Our handles. Vater Marching sticks give you a great feel, weight, projection and MARCHING, KEYBOARD & ORCHESTRAL raw material is dried to 10-12% moisture content for great durability. durability on and off the field.

"Vater Marching sticks are versatile, responsive, sturdy, long lasting, feel great in my hands and bring out the best sound out of a marching snare drum. The MV8 are my personal favorite tools to use for my craft."

"When choosing mallets, I look for the right weight, shape of the head, the right length, quality of the shaft, and most importantly, a warm and strong sound. Vater's Keyboard mallets have everything I need. I am very happy to be part of the Vater family and proud to be a Vater Mallet ambassador . Thank you, Vater, for your beautiful mallets!"

"Vater is a reputable community of percussionists that I’m honored to be a part of. Vater artists are frequently at the forefront of progressiveness in music, exhibiting a dynamic and diverse group of artists. Not to mention, it is one of the few major percussion companies that represents a plethora of outstanding female percussionists, which is exciting for young aspiring female percussionists who do not often see themselves represented in the music industry." Ludmila Stefanikova Sasha Berliner Anastasiya Kostromina INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT AJ DRUMZ / CHOPS UNIVERSITY VARIOUS CONCERT ENSEMBLE / FRONT ENSEMBLE VIBRAPHONE MALLETS SASHA BERLINER DESIGNER SERIES VIBRAPHONE MALLET MV7

Wood Type Hardness and Color Identification Head Shapes Birch Shafts Rattan Shafts The “Hardness” of any Vater mallet can 10-19 = Soft Oval Shape Heads Vater mallets are hand matched to give you the perfect set. 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 A full, rich and articulate 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 over the entire instrument.

2) by tape color under the mallet Rattan Shafts are matched by Diameter, Birch Shafts are matched by Color, PAGE and Bell Mallets. The Concert Ensemble Series Mallets when striking the instrument or dampening head and also on the butt end of 40-49 = Medium Hard feature 5/16" shafts (designed for feel ) while the Front the bars. Rattan is the most popular choice 50-59 = Hard Mushroom Shape Heads Flex, Fulcrum measurement and Color. Straightness and Feel.

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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 A rich, smooth and warm fundamental 33 strength). Xylophone and Bells. MALLETS MALLETS CHOOSING YOUR CHOOSING YOUR CHOOSING YOUR 32 down in a player's bag. sound over the entire instrument. Marimba Full Range Pack - DESIGNER SERIES MALLETS FRONT-ENSEMBLE MALLETS Front Ensemble Sasha Berliner Model Designed for use by both the Indoor & Outdoor Front Ensembles. All models use Synthetic / • Balanced implements that generate focused, rich and full-bodied tones. V-FEMFRP1 L 15.25" • 38.74cm D .335" • 0.85cm VDS-SB1 Wool blended yarn for full cutting sounds, maximum durability and weather resistance. All FES • Hand matched for size, weight and sound. The Full Range 4 mallet pack is a specially designed Sasha’s design features a hard core Marimba, Xylophone & Bell and Rubber Mallets feature 11/32” Satin Birch Shafts that provide set of mallets that cover the full range of the Marimba • All wrapped mallets have a uniform look. in one complete set. Package includes one Medium for an articulate and colorful tone. more weight allowing for greater durability, articulation, projection, comfort and ease of use for Soft, 2 Medium and 1 Medium Hard mallet for 4 Rattan Handle with Black Multi-Ply 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 mallet playing. Available in both the Concert and Front Cord for durability and finished with a ensemble (marimba, suspended cymbal and crashing cymbals all with the same implement). levels in all Front Ensemble Settings. Ensemble Series mallets. subtle pink trim.

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 These mallets offer a great alternative to the yarn sound. RUBBER 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 35 34 CONCERT-ENSEMBLE MALLETS Designed for Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestral applications. Marimba Full Range Pack - Concert Ensemble V-CEMFRP1 • Balanced implements that generate focused, rich and full-bodied tones that fill a concert hall. The Full Range 4 mallet pack is a specially designed set of mallets that cover the full range of the Marimba in one complete set. Package • Hand matched for size, weight and sound. includes one Medium Soft, 2 Medium and 1 Medium Hard mallet for 4 • All wrapped mallets have dark 100% wool yarn or Multi-Ply Cord for a uniform look. mallet playing. Available in both the Concert and Front Ensemble Series mallets. • A complete selection of mallets that show their versatility at low to moderate dynamic levels in all concert settings.

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 V-CEXB20MS V-CEXB50H V-CEXB51H V-CEXB60EH PAGE 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 37 Glossy White White 36 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 Feature Hickory shafts with a taper at both ends for great MV-T1 MV-T2 MV-T3 MV-T2XL Clear lexan head for full, ultra-staccato sound with great Hard 1 ¼" head for fast close articulate sounds with a Super-hard felt head for more legato sound on toms and Large 1 ½" lexan disk. The larger hard disk allows the balance and strength where it is needed, just under the super- projection to cut though. lot of control. cymbals. mallet to rebound from drum head to drum head quickly hard felt head. That feature adds a bit more weight in the throw without contacting the rims. Great for articulating scrapes, BASS DRUM for a fuller sound. Available in 5 models to meet the needs of sweeps and windmills. any size drum. Also available with a Puff-Fleece option.

Tenor Stick Sizzle Tenor Stick 1 TS2N "SUMO" Tenor Stick TS3N "Articulate" Tenor Stick L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .680" • 1.73cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm D .680" • 1.73cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .680" • 1.73cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm D .680" • 1.73cm MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 MV-TS1SZL MV-TS1N MV-TS2N MV-TS3N Head Dia. 1 1/4" • 3.18cm Head Dia. 1 1/2" • 3.81cm Head Dia. 1 3/4" • 4.45cm Head Dia. 2 1/8" • 5.40cm Head Dia. 2 3/8" • 6.03cm MVTS-1 tenor stick with a hard felt ball affixed to the Featuring a distinctive nylon tip for crisp articulation and The large round black nylon tip generates more surface Specifically designed for the needs of the Indoor Drum MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 butt end of the shaft allowing for fast changeovers in projection both indoor and out. contact creating a big yet articulate sound, while the lines, the "Articulate" was created for that cutting sound music. Highly recommended for indoor percussion use. balance and taper of the hickory shaft facilitates speed, without adding volume. control, great "wood" rim shots without the vibration of a aluminum shaft.

MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S Fast, balanced and durable sticks. Designed for Snare Head Dia. 1 1/4" • 3.18cm Head Dia. 1 1/2" • 3.81cm Head Dia. 1 3/4" • 4.45cm Head Dia. 2 1/8" • 5.40cm Head Dia. 2 3/8" • 6.03cm or Tenor drums, indoor or outdoor. Made from American MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S Hickory for strength, projection and feel. SNARE & TENOR For 16"-18" drums. Handle Grip For 20"-22" drums. Handle Grip For 24"-26" drums. Handle Grip For 28"-30" drums. Handle Grip For 30" and larger. Handle Grip Diameter .780" at the grip, then Diameter .780" at the grip, then Diameter .780" at the grip, then Diameter .780" at the grip, then Diameter .780" at the grip, then tapers down to .600" then back tapers down to .600" then back tapers down to .600" then back tapers down to .600" then back tapers down to .600" then back up to .790" right behind the mallet up to .790" right behind the mallet up to .790" right behind the mallet up to .790" right behind the mallet up to .790" right behind the mallet NEW head. head. head. head. head.

The new Power Bass mallets feature a shaft that starts in the grip Jabril Malik SDJMALIK Model MV2 MV4 area with a .870 diameter and after the grip area slightly tapers L 17" • 43.18cm D .700" • 1.78cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm D .690" • 1.75cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm up to a .890 diameter at the head. This allows for a very heavy VHMALIK MV2 MV4 POWER BASS DRUM and powerful sound with a durable shaft designed to withstand A 17" .700 Diameter with a longer A long taper with a round tip for quick response, solid feel and great control Designed with a short taper that helps produce a heavier/front weighted the rim clicks/shots so prominent in today's marching music. taper for easier control of rebound and a at all dynamic levels. stick that offers increased volume and a round bead that offers increased rounded acorn tip for a full bodied sound. articulation. “I wanted a stick that would make it easier to play with more velocity while maintaining stamina over a long period of time of playing. The back weight of the stick was reduced for better overall weight MV6 MV7 MV-B1PWR MV-B2PWR MV-B3PWR MV-B4PWR MV-B5PWR balance, and the stick produces L 17" • 43.18cm D .690" • 1.75cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm PAGE Head Dia. 1 1/4" • 3.18cm Head Dia. 1 1/2" • 3.81cm Head Dia. 1 3/4" • 4.45cm Head Dia. 2 1/8" • 5.40cm Head Dia. 2 3/8" • 6.03cm excellent sound and rebound. I MV6 MV7

PAGE Grip Dia. .780" • 1.98cm Grip Dia. .780" • 1.98cm Grip Dia. .780" • 1.98cm Grip Dia. .780" • 1.98cm Grip Dia. .780" • 1.98cm believe fans of a heavier and/or a A slightly smaller version of the popular MV7 which offers the same Larger diameter stick with a barrel shaped tip for that full body sound. MV-B1PWR MV-B2PWR MV-B3PWR MV-B4PWR MV-B5PWR Jabril Malik lighter feeling stick will both enjoy characteristics, just thinned out. Great for indoor marching percussion or Featuring a longer taper for great balance and feel. 39 SDJMALIK 38 For 16"-18" drums. For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger using my signature stick.” younger/smaller hands. SNARE & TENOR GROUPS, ENSEMBLES & EDUCATORS

Extended Play™ MV7 MV8 Extended Play™ MV8 L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm L 17" • 43.18cm D .710" • 1.80cm VEPMV7 MV8 VEPMV8 Larger diameter stick with a barrel shaped tip for that full body sound. A Medium taper adding a little extra weight in the shoulder and a rounded A Medium taper adding a little extra weight in the shoulder and a rounded Featuring a longer taper for great balance and feel. acorn tip to provide great rebound and a full sound. acorn tip to provide great rebound and a full sound.

Boise Highlanders Louisville Leopard Percussionists Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band Snare Corps Washington State University BOISE, ID LOUISVILLE, KY LOMBARD, IL PULLMAN, WA STEPHEN CREIGHTON PIPE BAND MODEL MV9 Hybrid MV10 MV11 L 15 5/8" • 39.69cm D .710" • 1.80cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm D .625" • 1.59cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .635" • 1.61cm MV9 MV10 MV11 The slightly shorter length and medium taper offer a well-balanced feel, Long and sleek taper with a acorn tip. A versatile stick great for indoor, as a Junior Scaled down for younger players or as in indoor option with rounder tip for fast response and rebound. The rounded tip or “dome” tip offers a full and stick or as an option for tenors. fast articulation. robust sound on both snare and tenor drums.

MV13 MV20 3S L 17" • 43.18cm D .655" • 1.66cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm D .650" • 1.65cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm D .730" • 1.85cm MV13 MV20 Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN A full, solid stick that tapers down to fast nylon tip. Great for a variety of A smaller stick in length, diameter and weight. A very controlled stick with a A very large and beefy field snare stick. With a large teardrop tip, it's great Fat City Drum Corps University of Idaho Vandal Marching Band Brent Edwards uses from indoor, front ensemble accessory parts or fine cymbal articulation. compressed balance. Great for indoor percussion applications, Tenor drums for the heavy players that are looking for volume and depth. Also available NEW ORLEANS, LA MOSCOW, ID Washington Redskins Drumline WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY or warming up on a pad. Able to handle a wide dynamic range. with a nylon tip for a crisper attack and defined cymbal work.

Nightstick-2S Pipe Band 1 L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm D .660" • 1.68cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .765" • 1.94cm Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN VPB1 A smaller version of the 3S at just .660 diameter, but still provides a solid Features a tapered handle and oval shaped tip for perfect contact on the feel. Available in wood and nylon tip for flexibility and wide range of use. drum head. These elements give a great balance and pitch on the Pipe

Band high-tension snare drums. Sugar Maple. PAGE

PAGE Boise State University Keith Stein Blue Thunder Queen City Pipe Band Shane Melvin

Diane Downes Marching Band Murray State University FRONT RANGE, CO INSTRUCTOR - GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL / 41 LOUISVILLE LEOPARD PERCUSSIONISTS BOISE, ID MURRAY, KY STEPHEN CREIGHTON PIPE BAND MODEL MURRAY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 40 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 Ultra Staccato Staccato General Legato Clave-Hickory Clave-Maple Rhythm Sticks-Hickory Rhythm Sticks-Maple Elliot Jacobson L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm VCH VCM VRSH VRSM D .565" • 1.44cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .565" • 1.44cm 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 VMT1 VMT2 VMT3 VMT4 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 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. together. along ridged stick or tap together. Straight shaft. Straight shaft. shaft. Straight shaft.

T5 T6 T7 Classical Staccato Classical General Classical Legato Guiro Stick Kids Rhythm Sticks Kids Clave Taiko Bachi L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm VHGS VHKRS VHKC L 16" • 40.64cm D .645" • 1.64cm D .645" • 1.64cm D .645" • 1.64cm 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 D .950" • 2.41cm VMT5 VMT6 VMT7 MV-GM1 length. Made in the USA from American Hickory length. Made in the USA from American VHTKBW Medium felt produces strong articulation. Medium soft multi-purpose mallet. Tapered Soft felt for a rich timbre with a round attack. L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm for durability. Fun for kids to scrape along A hefty stick used on Taiko, Odaiko, Nagado- Tapered shaft. shaft. Tapered shaft. Hickory for durability. Fun way to get kids to D .950" • 2.41cm ridged stick or tap together to play along and play along and have fun making music. Daiko and other traditional Japanese drums Justin Kier have fun making music. large in size. This unique drumming style OTEP dates back more than 1,600 years. Hickory. XD-5B

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™ SD1 Concert General 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 NEW Geoff Dugmore Concert Bass 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 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" Yambu Jazz Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. Maple construction a full sound. Excellent balance for intricate playing. round head for volume and attack. A big L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm SESSION ARTIST Drum Mallet offers a lighter weight for a stick of it's size. stick without a lot of weight. D .375" • .95cm D .437" • 1.11cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .540" • 1.37cm 1/2 HICKORY TIMBALE MV-CB1 Round tip delivers precise tones. Hickory VHT3/8 Maple VMT3/8 Hickory VHT7/16 Maple VMT7/16 Hickory VHT1/2 Maple VMT1/2 VHTYJ Features a unique reverse Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Half drumstick, half timbale stick. Round tip tapered shaft that allows for for bright cymbal accents. easier control in the grip area while creating more weight towards the mallet head. The medium large Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale Puff Fleece mallet head Piccolo Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm produces a warm, low, full L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 36.83cm D .610" • 1.64cm L 16" • 36.83cm D .580" • 1.47cm L 16" • 36.83cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm sound yet will yield great D .640" • 1.63cm VMSZL VSZLF VSZLFA VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW articulation at all volumes. 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 James Murphy PAGE Grip diameter measures 2B style grip with a long and gradual taper Maple Blazer™ stick for light weight and 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. PEACEANDDRUMS.COM PAGE .750” and tapers to .900” to a small round tip for precision and clarity. warm 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 / BERKLEE COLLEGE OF right after the gripping area 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 MUSIC 43 tones. Hickory. and broad cymbal sound. Hickory. SWEET RIDE

42 of the handle. durability. switching sticks. NOT THE SAME OLD At Vater, we do things just a little differently. We only use raw material with a slightly higher moisture content for greater durability. We lathe turn our sticks in one consistent, clean cut. Every Vater stick is hand-rolled by Alan Vater, while Ron Vater oversees the activity on the factory floor. GRIND Try Vater for yourself and you’ll see exactly how our standards are anything but standard.

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