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West Side ／ American Hickory
The Vater VHWS is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the West Side. It is .591″ (15.0 mm) in diameter and 16.299″ (414 mm) long. It has a nylon oval tip. Vater lists 15 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .591″ (15.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.299″ (414 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VHWS |
| 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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