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American Hickory 7A Drumsticks Regular Wood

Vater

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The Vater American hickory 7A drum sticks nylon are high-performance drum sticks designed for acoustic, electronic and auxiliary percussion kits. Constructed from dense, shock-absorbent hickory wood, these 16-3/4" sticks feature a small nylon acorn tip for crisp cymbal articulation and reduced rebound. The slightly longer length provides extra reach and leverage for powerful strikes. The dense, straight-grained wood is resistant to chips and breaks, reducing hand fatigue during extended playing sessions. Hickory's superior strength and shock absorption properties minimize vibration and maximize tone. These durable yet lightweight sticks are built to withstand the demands of daily practice and performance.

Vater American Hickory 7A Drum Sticks Nylon

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Quantity and Sizing (Pairs)
  • Quantity: 1
  • Type: Sticks
  • Drum Stick Size: 7A
  • Diameter: .540"
  • Length: 15-1/2"
Construction and Features
  • Material: Hickory
  • Drum Stick Tip: Multiple
  • Tip Shape: Acorn
  • Taper: Medium
  • Finish: Lacquer
Other
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Grip Material: No

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4.69

16 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

The Best

I have been playing for 30 years and have been a sometimes touring and recording drummer for 20+ years. These are consistently the best sticks and they are the only brand and model that I use. Manhattan's rock. They are light and well balanced, and are slightly longer than some. Super versatile. You can play super touchy or rock them hard, although if you break sticks these may not be the best for you. Wood tip and nylon each have their own slightly different sound, which is good for mixing it up. Buy them by the case. My only fear is that they stop making them. They are like an extension of my hands at this point.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

It's lightweight and has a nice feel #sweepstakes

I kinda like it. It's lightweight and has a nice feel to it. It's cheap but it's pretty solid #sweepstakes

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Best Uses
  1. Concerts6
  2. Practicing4
  3. Back-Up1
  4. Apply to drums head and shiny golden discs a lot1
Cons
  1. Did I mention that I would rather use ProMark1
  2. Finish is rough1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician7
  2. Experienced5
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Quality10
  2. Easy To Use7
  3. Functional7
  4. Improves Sound3
  5. Durable1

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • Great sticks

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMichael

    fromDanbury CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good feel, a heavy pair goes a longgg way

  • I will definitely buy again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAndre

    fromStoneham MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I really like these drumsticks

  • Nothing beats old school ProMark

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJB

    fromTexas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Decent sticks. Really no complaints, I have been on an unsuccessful quest for a new great stick for a few years now. D'addario buying out ProMark was a dark day in drumming. Why they would turn from PMs technique and wood source is just perplexing.

  • Never Disappoints

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromLehigh Valley, Pa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm a big fan of Vater & the Manhattan 7As. Good balance & weight.

  • Good set of lighter sticks

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJames

    fromMinneapolis, MN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My son usually uses 5Bs but is starting to experiment more with jazz and wanted some lighter sticks to try.

  • It's lightweight and has a nice feel #sweepstakes

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMarc

    fromBakersfield, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I kinda like it. It's lightweight and has a nice feel to it. It's cheap but it's pretty solid #sweepstakes

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bytheorivas

    fromSanta Clarita, CA

    Are these nylon or wood tipped?

    Are these nylon or wood tipped?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry for the confusion.. It's only one picture but you can order both.