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3/8 Hickory Timbale ／ Timbale Sticks2
The Vater VHT3/8 is a hickory drumstick for percussion, listed by Vater as the 3/8 Hickory Timbale. It is .374″ (9.5 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. Vater lists 1 drummer playing it.
| Diameter | .374″ (9.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | — |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈21g est. |
| Category | Other |
| Series | Timbale Sticks2 |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VHT3/8 |
| 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 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.
Anything outside the categories listed here: timbale sticks, cymbal sticks, taiko bachi and the like.