New signature sticks debut: Vic
Firth.
Music Trades • Feb, 2008 • NEW PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT
INTRODUCTIONS
VIC FIRTH INC. has introduced a number of new signature drumsticks.
A model developed for Fall Out Boy drummer Andrew Hurley features a
full-sized .630" and medium-sized oval tip to create a full sound
on drums and great clarity on cymbals. The Andrew Hurley Signature Stick
is "a great choice for the 2B player who is looking for a bigger
yet clearer sound."
Vic Firth's new Nicko McBrain Signature Stick, developed with
the Iron Maiden drummer, features a 5B shaft with a beefed up neck and
tip. This design helps the player produce a big sound with a
medium-sized (.595" diameter, 16" length) stick.
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The new Vinnie Paul Signature Stick was developed with the heavy
metal drummer for Pantera, Damageplan, and Hell Yeah. At 16-7/8"
long and .630" in diameter, it is slightly longer than Vic
Firth's American Classic Rock model and has a larger tear drop tip.
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