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Modern Jazz Collection -- 3 Drumsticks ／ Modern Jazz Collection
The Vic Firth MJC3 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the Modern Jazz Collection -- 3 Drumsticks. It is .539″ (13.7 mm) in diameter and 16.299″ (414 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a long taper.
| Diameter | .539″ (13.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.299″ (414 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈44g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Modern Jazz Collection |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Jazz |
| Model number (SKU) | MJC3 |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
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 little more contact area than a teardrop. Cymbal definition stays in check and the sound is fuller and more blended. Easy to live with, and the most common shape here.
Founded 1963 in New England, the world's largest stickmaker. Its founder was principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony. Merged with Zildjian in 2010. Japan distribution: Pearl.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.
Tags models presented for jazz. Expect slimmer, lighter sticks built around cymbal legato and a delicate touch.