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Facts about Vater's Manufacturing and what sets Vater Apart Page 2 MANUFACTURING Choosing the right stick Vater’s undivided focus is to give you, the drummer, the highest quality drum sticks, specialty sticks and drum accessories in the world. for you with Mike Johnston

Watch Mike's Video on VATER MANUFACTURING: THE FACTS If you have ever visited a music store and stood Tip Selection - Vater has several Hickory wood suppliers - Vater's Hickory is stress released which - Only the outer 3"-5" of the Hickory tree in front of their drum stick display then you that are exclusive to Vater. They produce is done by slowly raising the temperature is used to make drumsticks. This is the live know just how many options are out there these dowels based on very specific terms to at the end of the drying cycle for 8 hours. part of the tree which is call the Sap Wood. days. 7A, 5A, 2B, Fusion, Signature Models, produce the finest quality Hickory for This relieves the stress in the wood and 55AA, 55BB, 3A etc. It can be intimidating at first, drumsticks. produces straight sticks that stay straight. - It takes 16-22 years for a Hickory tree to but once you know what your looking for the grow before it is harvested for drumstick confusion will go away and then making your - Hickory only grows in the United States - Vater uses the 2 best Hickory species for production. selection will become much easier. This article and is the best wood in the world to it's drumsticks which are Shell Bark and will help you decide which stick is best for you. produce striking tools. (Hammers, Ax Shag Bark Hickory - Each time a Hickory tree is cut, another Handles, and yes..drumsticks). Hickory one is planted. New trees are also absorbs a great amount of shock. - Vater uses a dowel moisture content produced from the Hickory Nuts that Thickness specific to "striking" tools (10%-12%). naturally fall from the trees. The diameter or thickness of a stick is one of the most crucial parts to choosing a pair of drum sticks for yourself. The diameter of - The best process to producing very white Some of Vater's major competitors use the stick effects the overall weight which in turn effects the volume, strength and grip. A thicker stick will be heavier and stronger but Hickory is to use low temperatures when a moisture content known for furniture - USA grown Sugar Maple along with it will also have a slightly slower rebound off of the drum or the cymbal. The added weight will also increase the volume of a given Kiln drying so not to "pink" the wood. The manufacturing (6%-8%). Wood is cellulose Hickory is one of the strongest hardwoods stroke. A stick with a smaller diameter will be lighter, slightly quieter, and rebound faster. Kilns start drying at 85 degrees and are fiber and water...... The more water in the world. slowly increased but never exceed 105 moisture you extract, the weaker the wood. degrees. The more water moisture present (as in - Sugar Maple is now used by many Length Vater sticks), the stronger the wood. Baseball stars for their bats instead of Ash The length of a stick drastically affects the feel of the stick. Although it may not seem like much, a quarter of an inch makes a great difference in the reach of the stick as well as the rebound. - The Kiln drying cycle time that produces because of it's strength. the best results is 2 1/2 weeks. - Vater produces 85% of it drumsticks from Hickory and 15% from Sugar Maple. Taper The taper of a drum stick affects the overall balance of the stick. The longer the taper, the quicker the stick will respond off of a cymbal or a drum. The shorter the taper, the stiffer the stick will be and the less the stick will “bounce” off of the kit. The trade out here is strength. The shorter the taper the stronger the stick. Tip The tip of a drum stick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone. The other option to consider here is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip. TEARDROP BARREL BALL Produce rich, dark tones Tips produce a full punchy Tips produce a clean, bright and with focused lows. sound. Great for louder articulate sound. volume situations. ACORN OVAL NYLON Produce a full, fat sound. Tips produce a broad, mid Tips produce a brighter sound Check out our factory tour video on YouTube! Very responsive. range sound due to tip than wood tip models. More YouTube.com/VaterPercussionUSA length. durable than wood tips.

Vater Percussion and the environment Wood Types Vater has chosen a waste disposal contractor that is HICKORY MAPLE All wood shavings left behind from manufacturing are used by Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to it’s Maple is a lighter wood that produces a very fast stick with animal farms local to the Vater factory. Once used at the farms, committed to recycling. Recyclable goods are separated and warm sound and durability. Hickory is a great choice for all styles higher pitched tones. Due to it’s lightness maple is a perfect they are then re-used for compost. sent for recycling at their sorting facility. of music. choice for someone who is looking for a thicker stick without the extra weight.

UNMATCHED QUALITY GUARANTEE With all of this insight on what differs one pair of sticks from another, there is still one question you Vater guarantees their drumsticks to be straighter, more consistent and of higher quality than all other leading drumstick manufacturers. need to ask yourself before making a decision: How does it feel in your hand? You will know when Vater's Nylon tips are guaranteed not to fall off, crack or break for the performance life span of the drumstick. 100% of Vater’s drumsticks you’ve found the right stick because it will feel like a natural extension of your body. are manufactured in the USA. All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis.

Page 02 VATER.COM Page 03 Scott Pellegrom Deen Castronovo Jose Pasillas Arejay Hale John Fred Young Max Weinberg INDEPENDENT Journey Incubus Halestorm Black Stone Cherry Bruce Springsteen JAZZ RIDE POWER 5B WOOD 7A WOOD HAMMER XD-5A WOOD Nude 5A Wood NEW VATER ARTISTS

Page 04 VATER.COM Page 05 AMERICAN HICKORY 7A Stretch 5A Stretch American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a Vater L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm D .540" • 1.37cm NEW L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm D .570" • 1.45cm NEW drumstick. Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture content, straightness and grain VH7AS VH5AS structure to in-turn, produce a higher quality drumstick. A long version of a traditional 7A for some extra reach. Small Acorn tip for warm Same grip as a standard 5A, but longer for some extra reach around the kit. cymbal tones. Great for a variety of drumming applications. Small Acorn tip for warm cymbal tones. A very versatile stick model in size.

Sweet Ride 52nd St. Jazz Studio Swing Traditional 7A Fusion™ Fusion™ Acorn Power 5A West Side Fatback 3A L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 7/8" • 40.32cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L. 16 5/16" • 41.43cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .535" • 1.36cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm VHSRW VH52JW VHSW Wood VHSWINGW Nylon VHSWINGN Wood VHT7AW Nylon VHT7AN Wood VHFW Nylon VHFN VHFAW Wood VHP5AW Nylon VHP5AN VHWS Wood VH3AW Nylon VH3AN Extra small round tip produces Named after the legendary street Barrel-shaped tip gives a full Designed in collaboration with Dubbed “traditional” because Between a 5A & 5B in grip A new tip on an iconic stick... Comfortable to the 5A player The West Side is a real unique Sturdy shoulder and neck with outstanding clarity on cymbals. in Manhattan and replicated after sound without overwhelming renowned educator Steve Fidyk, Vater’s 7A is longer and has with a small round tip for The Fusion Acorn is the same but with 1/2" extra length for sounding stick. The grip size a rounded barrel tip for volume. one of the early hand-turned volume. Just under a 7A in the Swing model has a “double a different tip shape than cymbal clarity. design as the classic Vater extra reach and weight. measures comfortably in-between Jack’s Drum Shop Models this grip size. taper”, meaning that it is slightly standard 7A’s in the industry. Fusion but with an acorn tip a 5A and 5B. The small rounded design is straight out of the great thicker towards the middle of the This classic style 7A has a for a warmer cymbal and drum oval style tip blends right into the Jazz and Big Band era. The long stick than in the grip and then great feel for lighter playing. tone. neck and taper of the stick for a and flat oval tip produces warm finishes with a very quick and The small acorn tip delivers unique feel and sound dynamic. and broad ride cymbal tones with thin taper. This produces a stick full cymbal and drum sounds full-bodied drum sounds. The that possesses great sensitivity without being overbearing. quick taper gives it a great feel and exceptionally fast rebound. and response.

Manhattan 7A Studio 2 New Orleans Jazz Super Jazz 8A 1A DSK Universal 5B 55BB L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 7/8" • 40.32cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/8" • 41.59cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.65cm L 16" • 40.64cm L. 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .550" • 1.40cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm Wood VH7AW Nylon VH7AN VHS2W Wood VHNOJW Nylon VHNOJN VHSJW VH8AW Wood VH1AW Nylon VH1AN VHDSK VHUW Wood VH5BW Nylon VH5BN VH55BB Longer than an average 7A Beefier version of the Studio A defined taper and acorn tip Jazz-style grip with a little extra Small barrel-shaped tip for A lengthy stick with a 5B style A lengthy, but comfortable, stick Sturdy neck and rounded oval Very responsive, comfortable The 55BB model offers just a with a small round tip for with a grip just under a 5A. for classic feel. length. "Quick" feeling stick. defined cymbal articulation. grip and acorn tip. that features a very fast taper style tip. Great for extra volume and balanced stick with acorn little extra reach for the 5B sized defined cymbal work. Very responsive. for some added weight up and attack without excess tip. Versatile stick. model player without adding a top. This allows for a powerful weight. bunch of weight or compromising "throw" and solid impact that the feel of the stick. Features the is perfect for an aggressive classic acorn style tip. drumming style.

Pro Rock Recording Hitmaker Los Angeles 5A 55AA SD9 Power 5B Power House Rock 2B L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L. 16 1/2 • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .620" • 1.57cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .635" • 1.61cm Wood VHPRW Nylon VHPRN VHRECW VHHITW Wood VH5AW Nylon VH5AN VH55AA VHSD9W Wood VHP5BW Nylon VHP5BN VHPHW Wood VHRW Nylon VHRN Wood VH2BW Nylon VH2BN Slightly under a 5A in the grip Nicely sized barrel-shaped tip 5A sized in the grip with a Very well balanced stick. Offers just a little extra reach for Just over a 5B in the grip with Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" Large acorn tip and heavy Full sized barrel tip and long Oval tip for greater surface with an oval tip. for broad and dynamic tones. gentle taper and an acorn-style Heavier toward the tip for fast the 5A player without adding a an oval tip for a full sound. extra length. The "big brother" shoulder provides big sound shaft for weight and extra contact. Heavier shoulder and Superb balance and feel. bead that puts out great tone attack and response on drums. bunch of weight or compromising to Power 5A. and volume. Designed by Virgil reach. added length for attack & from around the drum-kit. A the feel of the stick. Features the Donati. punch. very well balanced, responsive classic acorn style tip. and solid feeling stick.

Session Matrix Excel Jazz Ride Phat Ride Shedder Hammer Nightstick-2S 3S Junior Sticks L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/8" • 40.96cm L 15 1/4" • 38.74cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm VMJRW D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .575" • 1.46cm D .575" • 1.46cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .650" • 1.65cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .660" • 1.68cm D .730" • 1.85cm Perfect for little hands. Great VHSEW VHMTRXW VHELW VHJZRW VHPTRW VHSHW VHHW Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN way for little ones to enjoy Comfortable to the traditional The Matrix measures out as a Shorter stick with a barrel- Slightly over a 5A in the grip. Quick taper to a medium-sized Great for warm-up and practice 5A sized grip with double Large oval tip, extra weight and A very large and beefy stick. drumming. 5A player. Small acorn tip for 5A in the grip with a gradual shaped tip and quick taper. Long taper to a small teardrop round tip produces a clean of heavy rock playing. Large butt end. Great for loud and long shaft. A beefy stick! Great for drum corps and great cymbal and drum sounds. taper to a small barrel tip for Great for getting around the kit tip for a great ride cymbal sound on ride cymbals. Very round barrel-shaped tip. aggressive musical situations. heavy players. extreme cymbal clarity. A very quickly. sound, response and definition. versatile and playable stick with Designed by Virgil Donati. quick feeling stick that is great great balance. stick for Jazz, Funk and R&B drumming. Page 06 VATER.COM Page 07 PLAYER'S DESIGN Designed with direction from the artists themselves, the player’s design models are derived from each artist’s unique and individual style.

Chris Pennie Chad Smith Nisan Stewart Brian Frasier-Moore Derek Roddy Josh Freese Independent / Fight Mannequins Red Hot Chili Peppers Jay-Z / Missy Elliot / Ja-Rule / Jamie Fox Madonna / Christina Aguilera Serpent's Rise A Perfect Circle / The Vandals / Sting

Chris Pennie Chad Smith’s Funk Blaster Nisan Stewart Brian Frasier-Moore Derek Roddy Josh Freese’s H-220 L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .565" • 1.44cm D .590" • 1.50cm D .580" • 1.47cm VHPENNIEW VHCHADW VHNISANW VHBFMW VHDRW VHJOSHW Chris Pennie's model measures out at just over a 5B Same grip as a 5B but with a heavier taper for some Nisan Stewart has become a major name in the R&B/ This stick design comes from one of the most in Derek's model is in between a 5A and 5B in the grip. Between a 5A & 5B, with a quick taper and heavy in the grip but has a slight double taper, meaning that extra weight and durability. A responsive and versatile Pop drumming and production scenes, on top of being demand drummers of today. Brian's stick design is just The stick features a really quick taper to a small acorn shoulder. A bit more weight up top for a solid feel, it gets a little thicker towards the middle of the stick model that is great for heavy and solid playing. one of the most televised drummers year after year. under a 5A in the grip but with some extra length for tip for warm but defined cymbal tones. A great stick great response and durability, yet still sensitive enough than in the grip. This gives the stick added throw and added reach. The gradual taper to the medium sized for a variety of musical applications. for lighter playing. A slightly enlarged version of a 5A durability in the rim shot area. The smaller sized acorn Nisan’s stick model is a 5B sized stick with and extra barrel tip makes it a nicely balanced and versatile stick. tip. tip gives articulate ride cymbal sounds that cut through ¼” in length for some added reach and weight. It in louder music. Great stick design for rock and metal Watch features an oval style tip for full sounding drum and players. Chad talk cymbal tones. Nisan’s stick design is a very well about his rounded model that’s suitable for many musical stick applications.

Big Mike Clemons Mike Johnston Cora Coleman-Dunham Mike Wengren Jimmy Cobb Chico Hamilton Morgan Rose Israel Houghton and New Breed Mikeslessons.com / Independent Parker / BeyoncÉ / Prince Disturbed Miles Davis Jazz Great / Euphoria Sevendust

Big Mike Clemons Mike Johnston 2-4-5-1 Cora Coleman-Dunham Mike Wengren Jimmy Cobb Chico Hamilton Morgan Rose’s Alien Freak L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 17" • 43.18cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .610" • 1.55cm VHMCW Hickory: VHMJ2451 Maple: VSMMJ2451 VHCCDW VHMWN VHJCW VHCHW VHMRAF This design comes from one of the most respected MikesLessons.com Educator Mike Johnston's This design is as versatile as Cora herself. Cora Designed by the multi-platinum drummer Designed by the Jazz Legend, Jimmy's Chico's stick combines a 5A grip with a A truly unique model with no taper or tip musicians in the Gospel scene and drummer for Israel 2-4-5-1 is a great all-around design that can be used in needed a stick that could cover all genres of music of the band Disturbed, Mike’s stick model measures in between a 5A and a gradual taper for a very responsive and made from "dark" hickory. This double Houghton and New Breed, Big Mike Clemons. Mike's any musical style. It has a grip size between a 5A and 5B without having to change models. Cora’s design with a gradual taper to a barrel tip for ride cymbal definition. measures in between a 5B and a 2B 5B in the grip. Features a long taper to a quick feel. The teardrop style tip delivers butt-end stick has no finish or lacquer, design measures out just under a 5B in the grip with combines a little extra length and a gradual taper to an with a quick taper to an oval nylon tip. medium sized teardrop tip for warm and warm cymbal sounds. which leaves a comfortable sanded an extra 1/2" in length for added reach around the kit. The gradual taper gives the model a fantastic and quick feel acorn tip to offer superb response, feel and dynamics around the kit. The extra length gives some added defined cymbal tones. A "quick" feeling finish. The Alien Freak design, weight With a quick taper and a classic acorn style tip for full in any musical application. weight and a bit more reach. Nicely jazz stick. and size gives a powerful and solid feel drum and cymbal tones, this model is very durable and The 2-4-5-1 model is available in both Hickory and Sugar weighted and durable, this is a perfect with a huge amount of volume from responsive. Mike's model also features Vater's Nude Maple. The Sugar Maple version is perfect for lower volume stick for hard-hitting drumming. Stick is around the kit. Watch Series finish for a comfortable, Watch and lesson room type settings, Watch finished in a black stain. Morgan unlaquered grip. Mike talk while the Hickory version is the Mike talk talk about about his right choice for live and harder about his his stick stick hitting performance settings. stick Page 08 VATER.COM Page 09 PLAYER'S DESIGN INTERNATIONAL PLAYER'S DESIGN

Roberto Gatto Christian Meyer Lil’ John Roberts Roberto Gatto Quartet / Elio e le storie tese Virgil Donati Marvin "Smitty" Smith Stewart Copeland Janet Jackson / Monique Show / Roberto Gatto Quintet / Gino Luca Capitani Sergio Pescara Furio Chirico Planet X / Independent Kevin Eubanks The Police Independent Paoli Band Independent Independent / Groovydo Arti & Mestieri

Christian Meyer’s Virgil Donati’s Smitty Smith’s The Stewart Copeland Lil’ John Roberts’ Roberto Gatto's Luca Capitani Sergio Pescara Furio Chirico’s Live Club & Live Tour Assault Power Fusion Standard Philly Style Catsticks Passional CLUB: L 16" • 40.64cm 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" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm D .570" • 1.44cm D .625" • 1.59cm D .600" • 1.52cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .640" • 1.63cm D .610" • 1.54cm TOUR: L 16" • 40.64cm VHVIRGW VHSMTYW VHSCSTD VHLJRW VMGAT VHLCW VMSPW VHFCPW D .570" • 1.44cm Similar to a 2B in grip, Virgil's stick has Slightly under a 5B, Smitty's stick Stewart's stick features a rounded oval Very responsive, comfortable and “quick Just under a 5A in grip size. Very responsive, comfortable 2B style grip with a long and Designed by master Italian Club VHCMLC Tour VHCMLT a beefy shoulder and quick taper to features a gradual taper to a medium style bead that provides articulate tones feeling” stick with a touch extra in length. Barrel shaped tip combines and balanced stick with acorn gradual taper to a small round drummer Furio Chirico, the CLUB: 5A sized Maple stick with a rounded barrel shaped tip. A great sized ball tip. Power and precision on cymbals and full-body tones from With a gradual taper to an acorn style tip broad, dynamic tone range with tip. Versatile stick. tip. Passional is slightly bigger than a round tip that gives a clean and solid-feeling stick for when volume and combined in this great playing stick. drums combined with superb balance for full sounding drum tones. superb balance and feel. a 5B with an acorn style tip. bright ping from the cymbals. Perfect projection are needed. and rebound, making this a great feeling The gentle taper combined with for jazz or small low-volume venues. stick. the 16 1/4” length makes for a TOUR: The gradual taper finishes very well balanced and playable with a nicely sized acorn style tip for stick. Great for mid to high full drum and cymbal sounds. A very volume rock situations. Hickory. strong and durable Hickory stick.

Aoyama Jun Independent Rikki Rockett Tito De Gracia Richie Gajate Garcia Karl Perazzo Cesar Zuiderwijk Hideo Yamaki Eguchi Nobuo Ben Gillies Poison Independent Diana Ross / Independent Santana Golden Earring Independent Independent Silverchair

Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale Cesar Z’s Hideo Yamaki’s Eguchi Nobuo’s Aoyama Jun’s Ben Gillies’ L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm Blaster Holy Yearning Wild Cat Rhythm Stick L & R Heartbeater Rikki Rockett’s D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm LEFT: L 16 1/4" • 41.27cm L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW D .610" • 1.54cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .550" • 1.39cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .580" • 1.47cm Bottle Rockett RIGHT: L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 3/8" • 41.59cm Timbalero Tito De Gracia has a long list The Sazon is a great feeling Timbale A tapered Hickory Timbale stick that has VMCZW VMHOLYW VHWCATW VHBGW of recording and performing credits with stick that measures in between a 7/16" the feel of a traditional drumstick with With a gentle taper to a Constructed from Maple for Eguchi Nobuo’s Wild Cat D .570" • 1.44cm Between a 5A and 5B in the D .580" • 1.47cm Left VHRSLW Right VHSRW VHRRBR major artists from the worlds of Salsa and 1/2" Timbale stick. Perfect for any the finesse and quickness of a Timbale triangular shaped tip, this is a lighter weight, Yamaki’s Holy features a gradual taper to grip. A solid feeling drumstick LEFT: A bit heavier than his Between a 5A and 5B with a squared-off and Latin jazz. Tito’s timbale model has percussionist. Hickory. stick. This unique, multi-purpose design “quick” feeling stick that puts Yearning features an acorn- the medium sized oval bead with an acorn style tip that oval tip and a unique handle built into a bit extra length for some added weight allows a player to switch effortlessly from out full and fat sounds from style tip for full and fat tones making this a comfortable, “R” model. The Rhythm Stick gives the player outstanding the stick. The handle helps prevent grip and is made from hickory for supreme a drumset to percussion set up without around the drumkit. Maple. from drums and cymbals. responsive and versatile stick. L has a sturdy neck that leads rebound from around the slippage while playing and gives the stick durability. switching sticks. Maple. Hickory. to a rounded barrel-shaped tip drumkit. A great stick for mid- an unmistakable look. The gradual taper for extra punch and volume. volume Rock music situations. and weight provide Watch Hickory. Hickory. great rebound, Rikki talk RIGHT: This very well balanced response and about his hickory stick features the Vater playability. stick 5A tip. Great for any musical situation. Hickory. Page 10 VATER.COM Page 11 SUGAR MAPLE XTREME DESIGN Sugar Maple brings out a mature, sweet voice from drums and cymbals. Maple can provide the feel of a big stick The Xtreme Design Series models have been designed to meet the great demand of drummers without the extra weight of a hickory stick. We offer many of Vater's popular Hickory models in Maple for players who have been asking for stick models weighted in between the very popular Vater Power 5A/ who prefer to use the same model, but change the tone and volume that they get from that model. Power 5B models and the Rock model.

Phat Ride Sweet Ride 7A Super Jazz XD-5A XD-5B XD-ROCK L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .530" • 1.35cm D .540" • 1.37cm D .555" • 1.41cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm VSMPTRW VSMSRW Wood VSM7AW Nylon VSM7AN VSMSJW Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5AN Wood VXD5AW Nylon VXD5BN Wood VXDRW Nylon VXDRN In between a 5A and 5B for a A touch under a 7A in diameter. Extra Small round tip for highly defined and A Maple version of Vater's popular Super Between a traditional 5A and 5B in the grip. Heavier Just over a traditional 5B in the grip Heavier taper for 2B style grip. Heavier taper for solid feel. Well comfortable grip. The quick taper to small round tip provides outstanding clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced Jazz model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style taper for solid feel. Well balanced, weighted and solid feel. Well balanced, weighted and responsive balanced, weighted and responsive with a rounded a medium-sized round tip produces a clarity on ride cymbals. Great for jazz stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing. grip, under a 5A, with a little extra length responsive with a rounded barrel-style wood tip. with a rounded barrel-style wood tip. barrel-style wood tip. clean sound on ride cymbals. A very drummers. and long taper. versatile stick.

Warrior Punisher Destroyer L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .630" • 1.60cm VXDWW VXDPW VXDDW Just over a 5A in the grip. The slightly heavier taper A slightly bigger version of the Warrior, the Punisher Just over a 2B in the grip with some extra length for a 8A Recording Session 5A and the rounded barrel style tip gives this stick great is perfect for when you need a bit more volume and bit more reach around the drums. The grip, taper and L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm playability. Wood Tip Only. weight. Delivers solid rim shots and full tones from extra length make this design a great stick for heavier D .555" • 1.41cm D .560" • 1.42cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .570" • 1.45cm drums and cymbals. Wood Tip Only. hitting players. Wood Tip Only. VSM8AW VSMRECW VSMSEW Wood VSM5AW Nylon VSM5AN A bit bigger than a 7A in the grip. Has Just under a 5A in grip size. Barrel Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. Very well balanced stick that gives full a small barrel-shaped bead for defined shaped tip combines broad, dynamic Small acorn tip for great cymbal and tones and fast attack from around the and articulate cymbal work. tone range with superb balance and feel. drum sounds. kit. Very versatile. ETERNAL BLACK A series of popular Vater models that are the same in design, but finished with a black stain for a cool visual look.

Fusion™ Power 5A 5B Power 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55 cm Wood VSMFW Nylon VSMFN Wood VSMP5AW Nylon VSMP5AN Wood VSM5BW Nylon VSM5BN Wood VSMP5BW Nylon VSMP5BN Between a 5A and 5B in grip diameter. Comfortable to the 5A player but with Beefed up neck diameter for power and Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra Very well balanced with a gradual taper 1/2" extra length for extra reach and durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full length. Features a large barrel tip for a and small round tip. weight. sounds. Very responsive stick. full sound. 5A 5B Power 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm Wood VHEB5AW Nylon VHEB5AN Wood VHEB5BW Nylon VHEB5BN Wood VHEBP5BW Nylon VHEBP5BN Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. Features fast attack and response on drums. acorn tip. Versatile stick. a large barrel tip for a full sound.

SD9 Blazer™ Concert Piccolo L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .640" • 1.63cm Warrior Punisher Destroyer L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm VSMSD9W Wood VSMBW Nylon VSMBN Wood VSMCW Nylon VSMCN VSMPW D .580" • 1.47cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .630" • 1.60cm Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval Gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip. Slightly under a 2B in the grip with a 2B style grip with a long and gradual Wood VHEBWW Nylon VHEBWN Wood VHEBPW Nylon VHEBPN Wood VHEBDW Nylon VHEBDN tip for a full sound. Excellent balance for intricate playing. refined round head for volume and taper to a small round tip for precision Just over a 5A in the grip. The slightly heavier taper A slightly bigger version of the Warrior, the Punisher Just over a 2B in the grip with some extra length for a attack. A big stick without a lot of and clarity. and the rounded barrel style tip gives this stick great is perfect for when you need a bit more volume and bit more reach around the drums. The grip, taper and weight. playability. weight. Delivers solid rim shots and full tones from extra length make this design a great stick for heavier drums and cymbals. hitting players.

Page 12 VATER.COM Page 13 BEBOP BRUSHES The new BeBop series are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 and 525 models A well rounded line of brushes that are designed to provide an array of sounds come in under a 7A in the grip. The quick taper produces a fast rebound with a small tip size for a clean ride cymbal tone. All and textures, while maintaining a traditional brush feel in your hands. three models available in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone.

BeBop 500 BeBop 525 BeBop 550 L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .525" • 1.33cm D .550" • 1.40cm Hickory VHBB500 Maple VSMBB500 Hickory VHBB525 Maple VSMBB525 Hickory VHBB550 Maple VSMBB550 Monster Wood Standard Wire Brush Sweep VBMW VWTS VBSW The Monster Wood Brush features the same nylon Non-retractable wire bristled brush with a soft rubber Rubber gripped wire brush that is retractable without bristles as in the Monster Brush and Little Monster, grip. Also features metal rivet. a pull-rod. CYMBAL STICKS just placed in a traditional brush arrangement. The The Cymbal Stick models, which were originally designed and hand-turned in the mid 1950's by Jack Adams (Alan & Ron Vater's grandfather), have bristles give a funky and textured "swish" sound and been recreated. These Maple models feature the same distinct tip shapes and specifications that gave drummers of the great jazz and big band era great backbeat accents.The wood handle grip is a 5A that unforgettable cymbal sound. Same as the originals did decades earlier, each of these four models gives their own unique voice on cymbals. sized diameter.

Teardrop Oval Ball Acorn 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 Retractable Wire Brush Heavy Wire Brush Wood Handle Wire Brush VWTR VWTHW VWTW Sturdy pull-rod with round end. Wide range of brush A rubber handled retractable brush with heavy gauge Non-retractable wire brush with 5A sized wooden grip. spread adjustment. wire for a full sound. Provides a bit more weight and Features a metal rivet at butt end for cymbal scrapes. TIMBALE STICKS volume than a traditional wire brush. Vater's traditional Timbale sticks are available in both Hickory and Maple in 3 standard diameters. Also check out Karl Perazzo, Richie Garcia and Tito De Gracia's Player's Design Timbale models.

Drumstick Brush Poly Brush Poly Flex Brush 3/8" Timbale 7/16" Timbale 1/2" Timbale Yambu Jazz VWTD VPYB VPFLX L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm Versatility of a drumstick and a wire brush all in one. Nylon bristles for flexibility and a sweet slap on drums. The non-retractable Poly bristles produce a warm, D .375" • .95cm D .437" • 1.11cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .540" • 1.37cm Drumstick end has a 5A tip. Non-retractable. Retractable without a pull-rod. mellow sound on both drums & cymbals. 5A style Hickory VHT3/8 Maple VMT3/8 Hickory VHT7/16 Maple VMT7/16 Hickory VHT1/2 Maple VMT1/2 VHTYJ wood grip. Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Hickory and Maple Half drumstick, half timbale stick. Round tip for bright cymbal accents.

Tito De Gracia Gajate’s Sazon Karl Perazzo’s Drumbale L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 15 1/2" • 39.37cm D .500" • 1.27cm D .460" • 1.17cm D .520" • 1.32cm VHTDG VHGAJEW VHKARLW Whip Brush Timbalero Tito De Gracia has a long list of recording The Sazon is a great feeling Timbale stick that A tapered Hickory Timbale stick that has the feel of VWB NEW and performing credits with major artists from the measures in between a 7/16" and 1/2" Timbale stick. a traditional drumstick with the finesse and quickness worlds of Salsa and Latin jazz. Tito’s timbale model Perfect for any percussionist. Hickory. of a Timbale stick. This unique, multi-purpose design A wood handled fixed brush that is made up of the has a bit extra length for some added weight and is allows a player to switch effortlessly from a drumset to poly bristles used in Vater's popular Whip, Stick Whip Fred Eltringham made from hickory for supreme durability. percussion set up without switching sticks. and Wood Handle Whip models. The poly bristles pull SHERYL CROW / KD Lang / Dixie Chicks Robby Ameen out a great attack on the drums but without a ton of Power House / 7A Wood / Monster Brush / Independent volume. Splashstick / Poly Flex Brush Session / Earplugs / Retractable Wire Brush

Page 14 VATER.COM Page 15 SPECIALTY STICKS Rock to folk to jazz to funk, Vater's Specialty Stick line covers many different sound and feel variations. These models are perfect for drummers & percussionists who often find themselves having to "tone it down" from using regular drumsticks.

NEW Vater has updated all Splashstick models to now feature angled edges on the dowel ends for a Splashstick Splashstick Lite Splashstick Heavy Monster Brush Little Monster Cajón better feel, rebound and VSPS VSPSL VSPSH VBM VBLM VCS fuller sound. 19 hand-selected Birch dowels that Same design as the Splashstick but A thicker version of the popular Designed in collaboration with New A smaller diameter version of the original A great sounding brush/stick element provide warm acoustic tonality but still with smaller diameter dowels for lighter Splashstick for extra weight and York based Vater Artist La Frae Sci, the Monster Brush for a lighter feel and for use on Cajón drums and world produce a solid "crack" around the weight and smaller grip size. durability for the heavier players. Monster Brush is a versatile specialty weight. drumming instruments. Made of wavy drumkit. The extended rubber grip brush that can be adjusted to provide polymer strands for a great sound. leaves 4" of the dowels the subtlety and swish of a brush or a exposed and gives a “stick like” feel for a fat backbeat without solid stick-like feel with a ton of volume. Features a large but Watch Jen Lowe excellent durability in the comfortable grip and wavy polymer demonstrate the rimshot area. strands for a unique sound and feel. Cajón brush

Bamboo Splashstick Bamboo Splashstick Slim Splashstick Traditional Jazz Splashstick Traditional Whip Wood Handle Whip Stick Whip VSPSB VSPSSB VSPSTZ VSPST VWHP VWHWP VSTKW Same physical design as Vater's original A very small diameter (under a 7A) for Smaller than the Splashstick Lite for The ultimate traditional style multi-dowel Polybristles that pack more punch than A wood handle version of the Whip. 5B The Stick Whip takes the very popular Splashstick, but constructed from Bamboo ultra-low volume playing. The Bamboo really low volume applications and light stick. 19 hand-select birch dowels with a brush but without the volume of a grip size allows the player the option Fusion model and adds 3 1/2” of Whip dowels. The Bamboo offers superb durability offers superb durability and some weight. a comfortable rubber grip that is perfect drumstick. of using either the stick or Polybristle bristles to the butt-end of the stick. and some added weight for a solid feel, added weight for a solid feel, without for lower volume settings. ends for even more sound Great for when you need without excess volume. excess volume. Bamboo is also the variations. to switch between a “stick” Mona Tavakoli Bamboo is also the fastest fastest growing plant on Earth, sound and a softer “brush” JASON MRAZ growing plant on Earth, making this a very eco-friendly sound during a song. Wood Handle Wire Brush / 7A Wood making this a very eco- percussion product. friendly percussion product.

Splashstick Rock Acoustick™ Acoustick Solid™ Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn Tai Ko Bachi VSPSRK NEW VMAS VASS Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato VHTKBW A medium weight multi-rod stick that will cover any Combines 7 high quality wood dowels and 6 strips The Acoustick Solid version is a Cross Cut Hickory VMSZL VSZLF NEW VSZLFA NEW A hefty stick used on Taiko, Odaiko, acoustic type gig. of impact resistant Polymer. The Polymer acts as a stick with the same high impact protective strips. The Ultra staccato mallet and drumstick all in The classic Fusion, with a hard felt mallet Fusion Acorn model stick with a hard Nagado-Daiko and other traditional protective "striking layer" to allow the player to "dig in" Polymer acts as a protective "striking layer" that allows one. Maple Blazer stick for light weight head on the end. The smaller mallet felt mallet head on the end. The smaller Japanese drums large in size. This without the short life span of other multi- the player to dig in without the breakage and warm cymbal sounds. head design won't interfere with your mallet head design won't interfere with unique drumming style dates back more dowel sticks. Includes rubber O-Rings for and short lifespan of conventional dowel grip or playing. Round stick tip for bright your grip or playing. Acorn stick tip than 1,600 years. Hickory. wide range of adjustment for sound and and multi-dowel sticks. Features rubber cymbal tones. shape for a warmed and broad cymbal feel. Patent #5728958. O-rings for a wide adjustment range. sound. Patent #5728958.

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Jay Lane Sean Kinney Shawn Pelton George Sluppick Primus Alice In Chains Saturday Night Live Chris Robinson Brotherhood / The City Champs 52nd Street Jazz / Bamboo Splashstick Nude Universal / Acoustick 1A Wood / Monster Brush / Cajon Brush / Heavy Wire Brush / Little Monster Brush Sugar Maple 5A Wood / Monster Brush / Retractable Wire Brush / Various Mallets

Page 16 VATER.COM Page 17 COLOR WRAP PRACTICE PADS The core of the Color Wrap Series is made up of Vater’s extremely popular 5A and 5B models. The Vater offers a variety of practice pads that are suitable eye-catching wraps themselves are high density without compromising the weight and balance for any drummer's personal needs. of the stick. Perfect for drummers looking to add an exciting visual aspect to their playing.

Watch Jen Lowe demonstrate a CHOP BUILDER PADS Chop Builder Pad

Red Sparkle Blue Sparkle Gold Sparkle 5A Wood VCR5A 5A Nylon VCR5AN 5A Wood VCB5A 5A Nylon VCB5AN 5A Wood VCG5A 5A Nylon VCG5AN 5B Wood VCR5B 5B Nylon VCR5BN 5B Wood VCB5B 5B Nylon VCB5BN 5B Wood VCG5B 5B Nylon VCG5BN

Purple Optic Silver Optic Black Optic 5A Wood VCP5A 5A Nylon VCP5AN 5A Wood VCS5A 5A Nylon VCS5AN 5A Wood VCBK5A 5A Nylon VCBK5AN 12" Single Sided Soft 12" Double Sided 12" Single Sided Split 5B Wood VCP5B 5B Nylon VCP5BN 5B Wood VCS5B 5B Nylon VCS5BN 5B Wood VCBK5B 5B Nylon VCBK5BN Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad VCB12S VCB12D VCB12S2 12 inch soft practicing surface. 12 inch double-sided pad. 12 inch split practicing surface. Reverse side features a non- Hard on one side and soft on Reverse side features a non- NUDE SERIES skid rubber base. the other. skid rubber base. Watch Sean A line of drumsticks with no finish or lacquer. The unfinished sticks Kinney talk leave a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have about the problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing. Nude Series

Fusion™ Universal 5A 5B Power 5B L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16" • 40.64cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm 6" Hard 6" Soft Workout Pad D .580" • 1.47cm D .595" • 1.51cm D .570" • 1.45cm D .605" • 1.54cm D .610" • 1.55cm Chop Builder Pad Chop Builder Pad Wood VHNFW Nylon VHNFN VHNUW Wood VHN5AW Nylon VHN5AN Wood VHN5BW Nylon VHN5BN Wood VHNP5BW Nylon VHNP5BN VCB6H VCB6S VWP Between a 5A & 5B in grip Sturdy neck and rounded oval Very well balanced stick that Beefed up neck diameter for Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" 6 inch Hard practicing surface. 6 inch Soft practicing surface. The Workout Pad is a hard with a small round tip for style tip. Great for extra volume gives full tones and fast attack power and durability. Acorn extra length. Features a large rubber practice tool that Chris Johnson Reverse side features an 8mm Reverse side features an 8mm provides a natural feel and cymbal clarity. and attack without excess from around the kit. Very style tip for broad, full sounds. barrel tip for a full sound. Rihanna / Stevie Wonder screw to mount on a cymbal screw to mount on a cymbal weight. versatile. Very responsive stick. stand and a non-skid rubber stand and a non-skid rubber rebound. Includes 8mm thread 3A Wood to mount on cymbal stand. base. base. The 8” diameter makes it convenient for travel. Perfect for NOISE GUARD PADS the beginning drum student. GOSPEL SERIES Noise Guard pads allow for quiet practice on your Vater's Gospel Series consists of three Hickory models designed to meet the feel, weight and volume needs of Gospel drummers. drum kit. Each pad is made from non-slip rubber The Gospel Series models measure in at 16.5" for some extra length and three diameters to suit the variety of volume, dynamic and that does not compromise a real sense of rebound. venues size challenges these drummers face. The round tip provides great cymbal clarity and rebound from around the drumkit. Noise Guards are available in pre-packs and individual sizes. Bass Drum Pad is one size fits all. Complete Rock Pack VNGCRP Rock Pack VNGRP - 12", 13", 14", 16", Bass Drum - 12", 13", 14", 16" GS-5A GS-Fusion™ GS-5B Complete Fusion Pack VNGCFP Fusion Pack VNGFP 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 - 10", 12", 14", 14", Bass Drum - 10", 12", 14", 14" VGS5AW VGSFW VGS5BW Cymbal Pack 1 VNGCP1 14" Pad VNG14 Just under a traditional 5A but with a 1/2" extra In between a 5A and 5B in the grip like Vater's Same grip diameter as a standard 5B but with a - 1 Crash, 1 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat Bass Drum Pad VBDNG length. A comfortable grip size and weight for low to popular Fusion model, but with the extra length that heavier taper than the GS-5A and GS-Fusion for mid volume situations. Barrel style tip gives this stick the Gospel Series brings. Very responsive and suitable added weight. Cymbal Pack 2 VNGCP2 great playability. for all applications. - 2 Crash, 2 Crash / Ride, 1 Hi-Hat

Page 18 VATER.COM Page 19 ACCESSORIES 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 your drum kit in fine working order, and your trusty Vater sticks close by.

Drink Holder Tech Pack VDH VTP Vater’s Drink Holder features the same A “first-aid” kit for drummers. It contains Single Pair Stick Holder Multi-Pair Stick Holder metal design and fastening system as the essentials to keep your drum kit up VSHS VSHM their popular stick holders for supreme and running through the toughest of StickMate Tambourine StickMate Shaker Feature a unique clamp-style fastening system, adjusted by an easy to turn knob. durability. The Drink Holder has an inside gigs. Includes:1 Drumkey, 6 Snare Drum VSMT NEW VSMS NEW Depots on both the Single Pair and Multi-Pair Holders are adjustable for infinite angle diameter of 3 ½”, large enough for most Strainer Cords, 2 Hi-Hat Clutch Felts, 6 You’ll definitely want to add these to your stick bag! The StickMate Tambourine and Shaker models slide right on to your stick, brushes and mallets to give you added sound adjustment of the sticks. Because of the fastening system, you won’t find Vater’s drinks, cups, and sports bottles and Cymbal Felts, 4 T-Style Wing Nuts, 10 effects while playing, They’re made of lightweight polymer and the low profile won’t interfere with your playing. There’s a cut out in the handle for your thumb to rest in and Stick Holders falling off your cymbal stands, which is a very common problem with securely fastens to cymbal stands with Tension Rod Washers, 1 Bass Drum contact the stick. You can easily put it on and take it off, or tape it on to the grip for extended usage. Patent Pending. other brands’ Stick Holders. an easy-to-turn knob. Head Patch

Watch Mike Mangini demonstrate the Slick Nut

(Glow in the Dark)

Slick Nut Slick Nut Skull Professional Drumming Gloves Grip Tape Stick & Finger Tape VSNB VSNSKULL Medium - VDGM Large - VDGL Gray - VGTG Black - VGTB White - VSTW Blue - VSTBL Red - VSTR Unlike the traditional wing nut, the Slick Nut doesn’t need Slick Nut Skull has the same features as the original Extra Large - VDGXL Red - VGTR White - VGTW Black - VSTBK Green - VSTG to be threaded on or off and won’t loosen or fall off while Slick Nut but with a molded Skull body design and Synthetic leather with a breathable mesh backing Having trouble holding on?...our linen based Grip Tape Vater’s self-cohesive tape helps improve grip and you play. Simply hold in the fastening button, put Slick Nut Glows in the dark. and elasticated panels on the sides of the fingers. is durable, absorbent and dries quickly, while offering a prevent hand fatigue, while still allowing a sense of “Back Pack” Cymbal Bag on cymbal stand to desired tightness and release button. This combination provides great flexibility, fit and very comfortable grip.Comes in White, Black, Red and “feel”. Each roll is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length. VCYBB The Slick Nut can also be used as a theft deterrent by The Slick Nut comes in 8mm, the most common improved ventilation to assure maximum comfort Grey colors and is re-usable. Each package contains One roll will wrap approximately 5 pairs of sticks. A heavy duty bag that features comfortable shoulder simply tightening the hex set screw on the side of the thread size for cymbal stands, with top cymbal while performing. Vater’s gloves help protect hands 4 rolls, which is enough to wrap at least 2 pairs of straps, soft cymbal dividers and a large rectangular body. This makes the Slick Nut non-removable, a great felt already attached. Hex key included. Patent from blisters without compromising natural feel and sticks depending on stick length/diameter and how outside pocket that is perfect for storing your stick bag feature for drummers who have to leave their drum kits #5785480 sensitivity. much you overlap the tape while wrapping. Each roll and other accessories. unattended for a period of time. contains 2 end tapes for extra security on the stick.

(Close up ) Pink Stick Bag Stick Bag Marching Mallet Bag Marching Stick Holder Ear Plugs Cymbal Polish Drum Polish VSBPINK VSB1 VMMB MV-SH VSAS VCP VDP Vater's new pink stick bag features an all-over style A tough nylon bag that will keep you well stocked and Sturdy nylon bag with 4 large pockets for storing Attaches to snare drums with adjustable Ear Protection for all musicians. Includes An easy-to-use liquid formula that quickly Vater’s Carnauba enriched and anti- print. Features 2 large outside pockets, with multiple organized. Includes velcro strips for secure placement many pairs mallets. The tapered bag design helps Velcro straps. Made from tough nylon, two filter styles for different levels of removes tarnish and dirt. It brightens and static formula cleans and protects any pockets and pouches inside for tons of accessory on drums and an adjustable shoulder carrying strap. prevent mallet heads from bunching together. Includes it provides easy access for quick stick hearing protection. Also includes metal protects all brands of cymbals in natural drum shell finish. It will give your drums storage space. Stick storage space is divided into 2 zipper pocket inside and a large pocket on the outside changes. Also great for use on traditional container for safe or brilliant finishes. Also great to use on a protective shine every time without drumset. storing when not Watch an copper, brass, chrome aluminum and leaving behind a waxy build-up. large sections and includes Velcro straps for hanging for storing sheet music. earplug on floor toms. in use. demo stainless steel. video Page 20 VATER.COM Page 21 Beaters VATER SWAG store Vater's beaters all feature a steel shaft that won't bend. Beater heads Jump on over to Vater's online clothing store to buy some Vater gear for yourself or are fastened to shaft with perm-lock safety nut for extra security. a friend. We have a new selection of shirts, hats, bags, stick bags and accessories. Keep checking back as more items will be added frequently!

Hard Felt Beater Natural Wood Beater Red Wood Beater Poly Ball Beater Cow Bell Beater VBF VBNW VBRW VBPY VBCB High density felt head. Great Classic wood beater. Lots of Same as natural wood beater Provides a defined punch from Perfect beater for foot pedal low-end tones and volume. punch and volume. but red in color. bass drums. A quick feeling mounted cowbells. Features a beater. rubber striking surface.

Vintage Bomber Beater VBVB Conceived and designed to replicate the soft but boomy bass drum tones of the great jazz era. The Vintage Bomber’s cork center is wrapped with a soft “I popped this baby on my and puffy synthetic covering and is reminiscent in look, feel and sound to the pedal and immediately fell original lamb’s wool beaters from decades ago. Designed in collaboration with in love with it. The beater Otis Brown III. is very well balanced and Long Range Bomber produces a smooth, soft, VBLRB and boomy sound.” Same as the Vintage Bomber but with a longer shaft for larger bass drums. -Drum! Magazine

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Page 22 VATER.COM Page 23 Eric "Boots" Greene Derrick Wright Mike Phillips Adam Marcello Mark Colenburg Al Wilson Common / Skylar Grey Adele Janelle Monae Katy Perry Robert glasPer / Maxwell Taylor Swift Recording / Session Josh FreeSe's H-220 Recording Powerhouse Recording 55BB / Poly Flex Brush

Chris Tyrrell Lady Antebellum Mike Byrne 55BB WOod Smashing Pumpkins "I've played Vater for over 17 years now and I've never 5A Wood seen a company that can match them in durability and "Vater makes far and away the best sticks out there. versatility. They listen to what we as players need and The combination of perfect balance, excellent Jesse Wood Elliot Jacobson want, and they create products of excellence that fit responsiveness and ridiculous durability makes me Debbi Peterson David Lovering Ingrid Michaelson / Jenny Owen Nikki Glaspie Brann Dailor our needs and will LAST through the grind of gigs and confident that every time I pick up a pair it's going to The Naked And Famous performances. There is no comparison; Vater is in a The Bangles Rock Wood Tip / Slick Nuts / Pixies Youngs Dumpstaphunk / Independent Mastodon league of it's own." sound and feel great!" 5A Nylon Slick Nut Skulls / Grip Tape 5A Wood 5A Wood / Monster Brush Phat Ride / Jimmy Cobb Model 5B Wood

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Page 28 VATER.COM Page 29 • A complete selection of implements that create any timbre at all dynamic levels and hand crafted quality combined to give your ensemble that winning edge. MULTI-TENOR MALLETS AND STICKS Multi-Tenor Mallets feature heavy gauge aluminum shafts with textured “non-slip” grips. • Fast and balanced implements that generate superior Marching Vater sticks and mallets tone quality with unmatched projection and stadium Sticks feature Hickory handle with a longer taper for balance and speed. are designed to exceed the need of filling volume. today’s marching percussionist. • Strength and durability to withstand the rigors of daily rehearsals and dynamic performances.

MARCHING BASS DRUM MALLETS MV-T1 MV-T2 MV-T2XL MV-T3 TENOR STICK MV-T1 MV-T2 MV-T2XL NEW MV-T3 L 16 1/8" • 40.95cm Feature Hickory shafts with a taper at both ends for great balance and strength where it is needed, Clear lexan head for full, ultra- Hard 1 ¼" head for fast close Large 1 ½" lexan disk. The larger Super-hard felt head for more D .680" • 1.73cm just under the super-hard felt head. That feature adds a bit more weight in the throw for a fuller sound. staccato sound with great articulate sounds with a lot of hard disk allows the mallet to legato sound on toms and MV-TS1N Available in 5 models to meet the needs of any size drum. Also available with a Puff-Fleece option. projection to cut though. control. rebound from drum head to drum cymbals. Featuring a distinctive nylon head quickly without contacting tip for crisp articulation and the rims. Great for articulating scraps, sweeps and windmills. projection both indoor and out. MARIMBA MALLETS 3 color-coded models feature hard rubber cores that produce a rich sonority. Satin finished birch handles with graduated sized heads and proportionate weights for effortless projection and MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 great speed over the entire instrument. Head Dia. 1 1/4" Head Dia. 1 1/2" Head Dia. 1 3/4" Head Dia. 2 1/8" Head Dia. 2 3/8" MV-B1 MV-B2 MV-B3 MV-B4 MV-B5 For 16"-18" drums For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger

MV-M20 MV-M22 MV-M24 L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm L 16 3/4" • 42.55cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm MV-M20 MV-M22 MV-M24 Soft / Blue 100% Yarn Soft / Blue 100% Yarn Hard / Black Multi-Ply Cord MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S Head Dia. 1 1/4" Head Dia. 1 1/2" Head Dia. 1 3/4" Head Dia. 2 1/8" Head Dia. 2 3/8" MV-B1S MV-B2S MV-B3S MV-B4S MV-B5S For 16"-18" drums For 20"-22" drums For 24"-26" drums For 28"-30" drums For 30" and larger XYLOPHONE & BELLS 3 distinct timbres feature graduated weighted heads for effortless projection and great speed. MARCHING STICKS All with birch handles. Fast, balanced and durable sticks made from white hickory in 6 different models. Designed for Snare or Tenor drums, indoor or outdoor. Each model has that great Vater feel.

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MV13 MV20 3S Nightstick-2S L 17" • 43.18cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm L 17 1/4" • 43.82cm D .655" • 1.66cm D .650" • 1.65cm D .730" • 1.85cm D .660" • 1.68cm MV13 MV20 Wood VH3SW Nylon VH3SN Wood VHNSW Nylon VHNSN A full, solid stick that tapers down to fast A smaller stick in length, diameter and weight. A very large and beefy field snare stick.With A smaller version of the 3S at just .660 MV-M30 MV-M32 nylon tip. Great for a variety of uses from A very controlled stick with a compressed a large teardrop tip, it's great for the heavy diameter But still provides a solid feel. L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm indoor, front ensemble accessory parts balance. Great for indoor percussion player that are looking for volume and Available in wood and nylon tip for MV-M30 MV-M32 or fine cymbal articulation. applications, Tenor drums or warming up on depth. Also available with a nylon tip for a flexibility and wide rang of use. a pad. Able to handle a wide dynamic range. crisper attack and defined cymbal work. Medium / Green Multi-Ply Cord Hard / Black Multi-Ply Cord Page 30 VATER.COM Page 31 CONCERT-ENSEMBLE MALLETS XYLOPHONE & ORCHESTRA Designed for • Balanced implements that generate focused, rich and full- BELL MALLETS bodied tones that fill a concert hall. Selection of 4 models that provide the variety of tonal colors necessary for performance in any Concert Band, • Hand matched for size, weight and sound. ensemble. Rattan handles are used for superior feel and durability. Wind Ensemble • All wrapped mallets have dark blue 100% wool yarn or Multi- Ply Cord for a uniform look. and Orchestral • A complete selection of mallets that show their versatility at applications. low to moderate dynamic levels in a stadium setting. V-M10 V-M11 V-M12 V-M13 L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm L 14 1/2" • 36.83cm V-M10 V-M11 V-M12 V-M13 Medium-soft / Fast and balanced Hard / Added weight and full tone Brilliant / Bright and effortless projection Brass / Bright tone with full-bodied MARIMBA MALLETS implement sound 3 graduated sized heads feature large rubber cores wrapped with 100% wool yarn and Satin finished Birch handles. Each model produces a full-focused tone and distinct timbre over the entire instrument. TIMPANI MALLETS Vater Timpani Mallets are considered the world’s standard for sound, balance, durability and overall quality. Eight distinct models featuring straight and tapered Sugar Maple shafts give the serious percussionist the variety of tonal colors necessary for expressive performance on timpani, drumset or any percussion instrument.

V-M1 V-M2 V-M3 L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm L 16 5/8" • 42.23cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm D 5/16" • 0.79cm V-M1 V-M2 V-M3 Soft / Sweet roll timbre with round attack Medium / Roll or lead line implement Hard / Bright, rich tone with full-bodied sound T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 Ultra Staccato Staccato General Legato Classical Staccato VMT1 VMT2 VMT3 VMT4 VMT5 Hard felt produces clearest Medium hard felt produces Medium soft multi-purpose Soft felt for a rich timbre with a Medium hard felt produces VIBRAPHONE MALLETS rhythmic timbre. Straight shaft. strong articulation. Straight shaft. mallet. Straight shaft. round attack. Straight shaft. strong articulation. Tapered shaft. 2 mushroom-shaped hard rubber cores feature tightly wrapped multi-ply cord and Rattan handles for superior durability and feel. Each model produces a rich, warm sound and full fundamental over the entire instrument.

T6 T7 Sizzle Sizzle Fusion™ Sizzle Fusion™ Acorn Classical General Classical Legato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato Ultra Staccato VMT6 VMT7 VMSZL VSZLF VSZLFA Medium soft multi-purpose Soft felt for a rich timbre with a Ultra staccato mallet and The classic Fusion, with a hard Fusion Acorn model stick with a mallet. Tapered shaft. round attack. Tapered shaft. drumstick all in one. Maple felt mallet head on the end. hard felt mallet head on the end. V-M6 V-M8 Blazer stick for light weight and The smaller mallet head design The smaller mallet head design L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm L 15 3/4" • 40.01cm warm cymbal sounds. won't interfere with your grip won't interfere with your grip or Gong Mallet or playing. Round stick tip for playing. Acorn stick tip shape for a V-M6 V-M8 MV-GM1 bright cymbal tones. warmed and broad cymbal sound. Soft / Great open chord tone with Round attack Medium-hard / Warm lead line implement RUBBER XYLOPHONE & Orchestral ORCHESTRA BELL MALLETS Snare Sticks Designed for indoor, out-door, or concert settings. The shape of the mallet head is designed Maple Snare Drum Sticks that are perfect for Orchestral and Pit playing. for optimum sound throughout the series.

SD9 Blazer™ Concert Piccolo VM-R1 VM-R2 VM-R3 L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/4" • 41.28cm L 16 1/2" • 41.91cm L 16" • 40.64cm VM-R1 VM-R2 VM-R3 D .610" • 1.55cm D .610" • 1.55cm D .630" • 1.60cm D .640" • 1.63cm The soft mallet creates a warm sound that is great for The medium mallet creates a full sound and is a great The hard mallet offers a clear and full sound with VSMSD9W VSMBW VSMCW VSMPW ambiance or soft passages in the music. A great mallet blend of attack and tone. The length of the mallet strong attack to the instrument without the sound Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval Gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip. Slightly under a 2B in the grip with a 2B style grip with a long and gradual to use in legato passages, allowing the mallets to blend allows you to have the versatility to choke up or to sticking out of the blend of the ensemble. tip for a full sound. Excellent balance for intricate playing. refined round head for volume and taper to a small round tip for precision with the rest of the ensemble. It allows the tone of the hold the mallets further back for more leverage. attack. A big stick without a lot of and clarity. instrument to speak without being lost. It is a great way weight. to add the sound without the strong attack.

Page 32 VATER.COM Page 33 I. ROLL RUDIMENTS A. SINGLE STROKE ROLL RUDIMENTS 1. SINGLE STROKE ROLL* 15. SEVENTEEN STROKE ROLL 28. SWISS ARMY TRIPLET

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3. SINGLE STROKE SEVEN 17. DOUBLE PARADIDDLE* 30. FLAM DRAG

MARCB. MULTIPLE BOUNCE ROLLH RUDIMENTSING / EDUCATION IV. DRAG RUDIMENTS ARTI4. MULTIPLE BOUNCES ROLLTS 18. TRIPLE PARADIDDLE* 31. DRAG* 5. TRIPLE STROKE ROLL 19. SINGLE PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE 32. SINGLE DRAG TAP* Yoron Israel Sean Skeete John Medeiros Jr. Assistant Chair of Percussion Ron Savage Assistant Chair of Ensembles at Lee Caron Private Instructor / Souhegan Dept: Berklee College of Music / Chair: Ensemble Department Berklee College of Music Rudimental Clinician High School, Amherst NH Independent Berklee College of Music Fusion Wood / Mike Johnston MV7 MV7 / Hickory Session Chico Hamilton Model Universal 2451 C. DOUBLE STROKE OPEN ROLL RUDIMENTS III. FLAM RUDIMENTS 6. DOUBLE STROKE OPEN ROLL* 20. FLAM* 33. DOUBLE DRAG TAP*

"We could have chosen any stick to play, but we immediately chose Vater. Vater's quality, feel and durability is second to none. Forget the marketing and 7.hype FIVE ofSTROKE the others ROLL* and try out the Vater MV7's and MV2's.21. They FLAM have ACCENT* it all... 34. LESSON 25* great feel, rebound, weight, durability and they are easy to control. The MV7 has a long taper and a barrell tip that creates a great rebound and a bright Shawn Preston Jefferey Jones cutting sound while the MV2 has a short taper with a round tip that promotes Private Instruction / "The Clinican/Instructor Drum World a heavy dark full sound. Vater-James and Boise Harrrison State, a(Boise winning State pair!" University) Tre Balfour (Tulsa, OK). Band: Primal Swing Fred Dinkins Drum Set / Marching Percussion Commandants Own" US Marine Bridget Leahy 5B Wood / Cymbal Stick Boise State University Drum Line MarchFourth Instructor: P.I.T., Los Angeles, CA Instructor: Little Rock H.S. Drum & Bugle Corp Independent Teardrop / Retractable Wire Boi8. sSIXe, ID STROKE ROLL 22. FLAM TAP* 35. SINGLE DRAGADIDDLE Universal / Fusion Wood Various Models MV7 / Gosple Fusion Wood VM-1 / VM-2 / VM-3 Brush / MV7

9. SEVEN STROKE ROLL* 23. FLAMACUE* 36. DRAG PARADIDDLE #1*

Troy Hall Education coordinator for Max Bechard Access Percussion / Private Dick DiCenso Diane Downs Private Instruction / Mighty Kim Plainfield 10. NINE STROKE ROLL* 24. FLAM PARADIDDLE* 37. DRAG PARADIDDLE #2* Instructor & Marching Drum Set Instructor: Louisville Leopard Cardinal Band Melissa High Assoc. Professor: Berklee Percussion Clinician Weymouth, MA PercussionisTS School, Melissa TX College of Music MV2 / Sugar Maple 7A wood Super Jazz Various Stick / Mallet Models MV2 / Mv-TS1N 52nd Street Jazz / Recording

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12. ELEVEN STROKE ROLL* 26. FLAM PARADIDDLEDIDDLE* 39. DOUBLE RATAMACUE* Mai Tsaro "Stixx" Johnson Sammy J. Watson Michael Beck James Harrison The Drum Lab Instructor, P.I.T.: Los Angeles, CA Assistant Band Director - Sam Van Arsedale Boise State University Sugar Maple Blazer Wood 5B Wood Slippery Rock High School, PA Spotsylvania High School, VA Various Models 13. THIRTEEN STROKE ROLL* 27. PATAFLAFLA 40. TRIPLE RATAMACUE*

* = THESE RUDIMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL STANDARD 26 AMERICAN RUDIMENTS 14. FIFTEEN STROKE ROLL* Joanna Huling Private/International School of Eddie Dalton Michael Boyd Music, Bethesda MD; Founder and Director of Bands, Colonial PercussioN Instructor, Music Director: Mercury Rising Heights Middle School / Lakewood High School, CO / Serge Lysak Nicholaus Meyers Defenders Drum Corp Rhythm Cats Little Rock H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Baltimore, Percussion Instructor, Milligan Private Instruction The Drum Lab Instructor at Augusta State ROCKLAND, MA Charlotte Bobcats Drum Team Palmdale, CA MD College MV7 / MV2 Sugar Maple 5B Wood University

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