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Signature Series -- Harvey Mason Drumsticks ／ Signature Series
The Vic Firth SHM is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the Signature Series -- Harvey Mason Drumsticks. It is .606″ (15.4 mm) in diameter and 15.866″ (403 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a short taper. It is the signature model of drummer Harvey Mason.
| Diameter | .606″ (15.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.866″ (403 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Brown |
| Weight | ≈54g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Signature model | Harvey Mason signature |
| Model number (SKU) | SHM |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
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A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
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.
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