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Cesar Z's Blaster ／ Players Design International
The Vater VMCZW is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Cesar Z's Blaster. It is .610″ (15.5 mm) in diameter and 16.260″ (413 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip. It is the signature model of drummer Cesar Z.
| Diameter | .610″ (15.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.260″ (413 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈48g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Players Design International |
| Signature model | Cesar Z signature |
| Model number (SKU) | VMCZW |
| Brand | Vater |
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The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
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.
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