Vic Firth VICFIRTH SZ

An enlarged SD4 with a barrel tip for great tone while grooving on the cymbals and hi-hat. In honey hickory.

Diameter:   .555" [1.41cm]

Length:       16 3/8" [41.59cm]

Taper:        Medium 

 

MEDIUM 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: BARREL
Surface area:SMALL