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8A ／ American Hickory
The Vater VH8AW is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the 8A. It is .555″ (14.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood barrel tip. Vater lists 28 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈46g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VH8AW |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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