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John Riley Artist Series Drumsticks ／ Artist Series
The Zildjian ZASJO is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Zildjian as the John Riley Artist Series Drumsticks. It is .551″ (14.0 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip and a long taper. It is the signature model of drummer John Riley.
| Diameter | .551″ (14.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈45g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Artist Series |
| Signature model | John Riley signature |
| Model number (SKU) | ZASJO |
| Brand | Zildjian |
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