Signature Series -- Steve Gadd Nylon Drumsticks ／ Signature Series
⌀.551″(14.0mm)×15.748″(400mm)
The Vic Firth SSGN is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the Signature Series -- Steve Gadd Nylon Drumsticks. It is .551″ (14.0 mm) in diameter and 15.748″ (400 mm) long. It has a nylon barrel tip and a long taper. It is the signature model of drummer Steve Gadd.
The drumstick silhouette is drawn to scale — length and diameter exactly as published — and the dotted lines mark every 100 mm from the butt end on the left. The outline follows the maker's taper class and tip shape.
Vic Firth SSGN Signature Series -- Steve Gadd Nylon Drumsticks — full specs
Figures as published by the maker. Sticks specified in inches are held in millimetres here, so the inch column is converted back from mm to three decimals; “—” means the maker publishes no value.
Diameter
.551″ (14.0 mm)
Length
15.748″ (400 mm)
Wood / material
Hickory
Tip shape
Barrel
Tip material
Nylon
Taper
Long
Finish
Black
Weight
≈45g est.
Category
Drum set
Series
Signature Series
Signature model
Steve Gadd signature
Model number (SKU)
SSGN
Brand
Vic Firth
Drummers who play this stick 1
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
BarrelTip shape
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
Vic FirthBrand
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.
Drum setUse
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.