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Signature Series -- Steve Smith Drumsticks ／ Signature Series
The Vic Firth SSS is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the Signature Series -- Steve Smith Drumsticks. It is .555″ (14.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a short taper. It is the signature model of drummer Steve Smith.
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈46g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Signature model | Steve Smith signature |
| Model number (SKU) | SSS |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
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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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