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Corpsmaster Snare -- MS1 Snare Drumsticks ／ Corpsmaster Snare
The Vic Firth MS1 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Vic Firth as the Corpsmaster Snare -- MS1 Snare Drumsticks. It is .697″ (17.7 mm) in diameter and 16.496″ (419 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a short taper.
| Diameter | .697″ (17.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.496″ (419 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈75g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | Corpsmaster Snare |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | MS1 |
| 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.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.