Legendary collaborations
Back in the early 1980’s Vic and Steve Gadd began working together on a top-secret new project: a signature drum stick. The idea of an artist collaboration had never been tried before in the drum stick industry, but Vic and Steve saw an artistic and musical opportunity that couldn’t be ignored.
To this day, each signature stick we make is conceived with the same care and respect for artistry and musicality. Models in the Signature Series are designed through extensive research with the finest drummers from a variety of musical styles. The designs reflect their musical requirements in terms of feel, sound projection and cymbal color. Vic’s Signature Series truly puts the artist’s personal touch into your hands!
Signature Series
-
Carmine Appice Limited Edition
A tip like a 5A at one end and a large heavy tip at the butt end. Provides great back beat power. For a limited time, Carmine’s stick will be dipped in black paint and feature a limited-edition gold foil logo commemorating his fifty years in the recording industry.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 1515/16" [40.48cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Kenny Aronoff “Power Play”
An Extreme 5B shaft with the neck and tip of a Rock. Plenty of weight for heavy hitting, yet thin enough to play with finesse.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 161/2" [41.91cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Carter Beauford
Combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip. The result is a design that provides superior response, sound and versatility. In close collaboration with Carter Beauford, our newly updated 2017 version of the original SBEA is now offered without the added Vic Grip coating.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Charlie Benante
A Rock shaft and tip with a special taper for great feel and durability. With Vic Grip for a slip resistant grip.
- Diameter: .625" [1.59cm]
- Length: 165/8" [42.23cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Gregg Bissonette
A beefed-up 2B featuring a heavy shoulder and neck.
- Diameter: .620" [1.57cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Gregg Bissonette “Backbeat”
A 5B shaft with a front-end loaded neck and tip for a full sound on the bell of the ride. With black Vic Grip.
- Diameter: .590" [1.5cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Cindy Blackman
Designed with a 5A shaft, enlarged neck and full taper. A rounded arrow shaped tip creates a phat sound on drums and is full and clear on cymbals.
- Diameter: .565" [1.44cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Terry Bozzio
Long and thin for speed and response. Helmet shaped tip provides boldness on toms, brilliance on cymbals.
- Diameter: .550" [1.4cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Danny Carey
A truly unique stick! Features a cut-in design at the gripping area for comfort and a tapered butt end for improved balance. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .630" [1.6cm]
- Length: 161/2" [41.91cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Danny Carey Nylon
A truly unique stick! Features a cut-in design at the gripping area for comfort and a tapered butt end for improved balance. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .630" [1.6cm]
- Length: 161/2" [41.91cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Keith Carlock
Compressed teardrop tip for a precise sound. Fast sloping taper creates a superior bounce that makes playing doubles and singles virtually effortless.
- Diameter: .555" [1.41cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Billy Cobham
Full round tip for excellent rebound. Unique finger groove for gripping and control.
- Diameter: .605" [1.54cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Chris Coleman
With a short taper and an oval tip, this stick is bold in its design and allows the player to create a full tone on drums and cymbals.
- Diameter: .615" [1.56cm]
- Length: 163/8" [41.59cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Jack DeJohnette
A stretch 5A for extra reach. Great for jazz and fusion. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .565" [1.44cm]
- Length: 165/16" [41.44cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Jack DeJohnette Nylon
A stretch 5A for extra reach. Great for jazz and fusion. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .565" [1.44cm]
- Length: 165/16" [41.44cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Peter Erskine
Light and fast with a piccolo tip for pinpoint articulation on cymbals.
- Diameter: .525" [1.33cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Peter Erskine “Big Band”
Combines the shaft dimensions of a 5A and 5B with a long taper for effortless rebound.
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Peter Erskine “Ride Stick”
Extra long taper and tear drop tip for enhanced cymbal response. Beefed up shaft for extra power.
- Diameter: .575" [1.46cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Long
-
David Garibaldi “Jam Master”
Barrel tip and extra long taper for great cymbal and rim shot response.
- Diameter: .560" [1.42cm]
- Length: 167/16" [41.75cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Benny Greb
A 5B shaft with a medium taper and shortened tear drop tip for focused cymbal sound and excellent rebound.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Matt Greiner
Medium diameter, extended length and elongated taper. Dry-tumbled for a smooth and organic feel. No added finish!
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 167/16" [41.75cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Omar Hakim
Round nylon tip for a brilliant cymbal sound. In honey hickory.
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Gavin Harrison
An elongated ROCK shaft with a blended taper and tip, delivering an ideal combination of power and playability. Features a royal blue matte paint in the gripping area for a unique feel.
- Diameter: .630" [1.6cm]
- Length: 167/8" [42.86cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Joey Heredia
Unique extended tip can achieve both bright and dark cymbal sounds. In maple.
- Diameter: .580" [1.47cm]
- Length: 163/16" [41.12cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Tommy Igoe
The length and extended taper add leverage for great feel and power. “Taj Mahal” tip is ideal for sensitive cymbal work.
- Diameter: .555" [1.41cm]
- Length: 161/8" [40.96cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Akira Jimbo
Tear drop tip for cymbal definition and tapered butt for unique balance.
- Diameter: .565" [1.44cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Long and thick for plenty of power. Gradual taper delivers great rebound and overall feel.
- Diameter: .630" [1.6cm]
- Length: 17" [43.18cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Thomas Lang
A large shaft and oversized tear drop tip speak loudly and clearly. Designed to produce a thunderous sound!
- Diameter: .650" [1.65cm]
- Length: 161/8" [40.96cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Jen Ledger
Features a 16 1/2" length for an "extreme" feel. Unique medium-length taper flanges back out into a bold tear drop tip for excellent response and clear sounds on drums and cymbals.
- Diameter: .588" [1.49cm]
- Length: 161/2" [41.91cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Paul Leim
An 8DN with a slightly beefed up neck and oval nylon tip. A thin stick with a full sound and a clear attack.
- Diameter: .545" [1.38cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Pete Lockett
Very small round bead for extremely defined sound. Double-ended for multi-purpose use. Great for drum set and percussion!
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Ray Luzier
An oval tip stick designed with a thick neck and short taper. Combining a 5B shaft with the tip and taper of a ROCK. Can survive heavy back beats while still creating great sound and feel.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 161/8" [40.96cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Harvey Mason “The Chameleon”
Subtle barrel bead creates extremely articulate cymbal quality and full, clean sound on drums. Versatile with great feel and musical expression.
- Diameter: .540" [1.37cm]
- Length: 163/8" [41.59cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Nicko McBrain
A 5B shaft with a beefed up neck and tip. A medium sized stick that produces a big sound.
- Diameter: .595" [1.51cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Russ Miller
Special “half acorn” tip for incredible cymbal clarity. Logo at the nodal point for perfect cross-stick tone, every time!
- Diameter: .535" [1.36cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Keith Moon
Unique in its design with the combination of a medium shaft, fast sloping medium taper and a length just short of 16". Crafted with an oval wood tip.
- Diameter: .560" [1.42cm]
- Length: 1513/16" [40.17cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Stanton Moore
A slightly elongated tear drop tip creates a great cymbal sound. A versatile stick that is excellent for jazz and funk.
- Diameter: .550" [1.4cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Rod Morgenstein
Combines a 5B and a 2B. Full shoulder for endurance.
- Diameter: .610" [1.55cm]
- Length: 161/8" [40.96cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Vinnie Paul
A full sized shaft and enlarged tear drop tip provide plenty of power.
- Diameter: .630" [1.6cm]
- Length: 167/8" [42.86cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Joe Porcaro
Exclusive diamond shaped tip provides increased articulation and a clean, bright sound in any playing situation.
- Diameter: .565" [1.44cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Buddy Rich Limited Edition
A modified 5A with a larger tip,neck and shoulder. Features a limited edition logo commemorating Buddy's 100th birthday. Available in wood and nylon tip.
- Diameter: .590" [1.5cm]
- Length: 165/16" [41.44cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Buddy Rich Nylon Limited Edition
A modified 5A with a larger tip,neck and shoulder. Features a limited edition logo commemorating Buddy's 100th birthday. Available in wood and nylon tip.
- Diameter: .590" [1.5cm]
- Length: 165/16" [41.44cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Christoph Schneider
A thick stick with a short taper and a tear drop tip . Packs plenty of punch!
- Diameter: .645" [1.64cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Steve Smith
Elongated tip with a long shoulder and short taper. Provides the feel of a 5A with the beef of a 5B.
- Diameter: .555" [1.41cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Aaron Spears
Features a unique taper that blends smoothly into the neck and then to the tip. Very well balanced, with great leverage.
- Diameter: .580" [1.47cm]
- Length: 161/2" [41.91cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
A very long and thin stick with an extended taper for the perfect lightweight feel. Vic Grip provides an anti-slip finish.
- Diameter: .520" [1.32cm]
- Length: 17" [43.18cm]
- Taper: Long
-
Charlie Watts
Elongated oval tip for dark cymbal sounds. Creates a big sound without a lot of weight.
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Dave Weckl Evolution
A short tear drop tip on a 5A shaft. Provides superior cymbal definition with excellent rebound. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .563" [1.43cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Dave Weckl Evolution Nylon
A short tear drop tip on a 5A shaft. Provides superior cymbal definition with excellent rebound. In wood or nylon tip.
- Diameter: .563" [1.43cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Medium
-
Steve White
A medium sized stick with a short taper makes it ideal to ride and accent with the shoulder.
- Diameter: .585" [1.49cm]
- Length: 161/4" [41.28cm]
- Taper: Short
-
Lenny White
A combination of the 5A and 5B with an oval tip for a great feel and full ride cymbal sound.
- Diameter: .580" [1.47cm]
- Length: 16" [40.64cm]
- Taper: Short