Vic Firth VICFIRTH SSS

Steve Smith
Model: ( SSS )

Signature Sticks

Elongated tip with a long shoulder and short taper. Provides the feel of a 5A with the beef of a 5B.

 

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Diameter:

0.555" | 1.41cm

Length:

16" | 40.64cm

SHORT Taper 

Taper affects the feel and balance of a stick.

A LONG TAPER produces a Back-Heavy Feel with more Flex and Faster Response.

A SHORT TAPER provides More Power and Durability with a Front Heavy Feel.

A MEDIUM TAPER gives you the best Balance between the Butt and the Tip

 General:






Material: HICKORY
Surface coating: LACQUER



 
Tip: 

Tip shape and material have a big Impact on the sound a drum stick produces.

Within each tip shape, it is helpful to know that a

VERY LARGE SURFACE AREA will Create a Dark, Rich Sound,

while a

VERY SMALL SURFACE AREA will Produce a Light Sound with Clear Definition.

 

Type: WOOD
Shape: OVAL
Surface area:LARGE