Vic Firth American Classic Wood Tip NE1 Drumsticks

What happens when you let the mind of world-renown drummer and online educator Mike Johnston run wild with the Vic Firth drumstick design process? You get something uniquely Mike but truly designed for players everywhere. Mike's goal in working with the expert craftsmen at Vic Firth was to create a stick that could get out of your way and let you focus on developing your skill behind the kit. Mike pored over every design choice possible to find a tip shape, taper, length, diameter, material, and overall performance that would combine to make the best possible stick to leave you with no excuses to progressing on your drumming journey. Features Designed in collaboration with world-renown drumming educator, Mike Johnston With a diameter between a 5A and 5B, this stick will feel instantly comfortable for any number of musical applications  The longer taper offers an impressive balance and just enough response to ensure the stick isn't getting in your way The modified barrel tip offers great response and a focused yet slightly darker cymbal sound Crafted from premium USA Hickory Specifications Diameter: .580 | 1.47cm Length: 16 | 40.64cm Taper: Long Series : American Classic® Surface Coating: Natural Material: Hickory Tip Shape: Barrel Watch: Vic Firth NE-1 Product Spotlight with Mike Johnston