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MV8 Marching Snare and Tenor Stick ／ Marching Sticks
The Vater MV8 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Vater as the MV8 Marching Snare and Tenor Stick. It is .709″ (18.0 mm) in diameter and 17.008″ (432 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip. Vater lists 3 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .709″ (18.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.008″ (432 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈81g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | Marching Sticks |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | MV8 |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
A near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
A family-run maker in Holbrook, Massachusetts. It traces back to a Boston drum shop and launched as its own brand in 1991. Notable for how deep the model range runs.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.