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3S Wood ／ American Hickory
The Vater VH3SW is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the 3S Wood. It is .728″ (18.5 mm) in diameter and 17.244″ (438 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip.
| Diameter | .728″ (18.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.244″ (438 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈87g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VH3SW |
| Brand | Vater |
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