Symphonic Collection -- Tom Gauger Drumsticks ／ Symphonic Collection
⌀.626″(15.9mm)×16.575″(421mm)
The Vic Firth TG15 is a maple drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Vic Firth as the Symphonic Collection -- Tom Gauger Drumsticks. It is .626″ (15.9 mm) in diameter and 16.575″ (421 mm) long. It has a ball tip and a medium taper. It is the signature model of drummer Tom Gauger.
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 TG15 Symphonic Collection -- Tom Gauger 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
.626″ (15.9 mm)
Length
16.575″ (421 mm)
Wood / material
Maple
Tip shape
Ball
Tip material
—
Taper
Medium
Finish
Natural
Weight
≈52g est.
Category
Concert
Series
Symphonic Collection
Signature model
Tom Gauger signature
Genre tags
Concert / orchestral
Model number (SKU)
TG15
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 lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
RoundTip shape
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.
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.
ConcertUse
For orchestra and wind band. Concert snare sticks and the like, designed around quiet articulation and fine control.
ConcertGenre
Tags models presented for classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.