Vic Firth American Jazz hickory drumsticks

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

Anyone ever used these? What do you think of them?

styles2281 · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:32 am Post subject:

Nope. I wonder how similar they are to the Zildjian Jazz stick (which is my favorite stick).
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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

It looks to me like the Zildjian Jazz model has a heavier neck and shorter taper. Also, the Zildjian model has an oval tip, while the VF has a tear drop. The sticks seem totally different, yet they are both called "jazz" models. Honestly, the Zildjian model looks like the basic rock drumsticks from other companies that I've used. Makes you wonder if some of these companies actually know what the heck they're talking about. I was just intrigued by the design of the VFs and wondered if anyone had used them. I might get a pair or two just to try them out.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

I got some of the VF American Jazz sticks and tried them out. They have exceptional rebound and a very light, quick feel. They aren't so good for heavy playing, but they work very well indeed for their intended purpose. Excellent sticks for jazz or any kind of light playing. Great for playing in churches, for example. Give them a try if you're looking for a light playing, very quick pair of sticks.

JayCam · Alley Cat Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 192

They are ok but try to get a Vater in a similar size. IMO Vater blow away every other stick manufacturer ESPECIALLY zildjian who I think make terrible sticks. Pro mark isnt bad either. I used these sticks for a few gigs then got a set of Vater sweet rides which were so much better but quite different. I cant find sweet rides any more though so I use Manhatten which are similar but have a different balance and larger head.

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007david · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:13 am Post subject:

Hmm, I'll have to try these out. Currently my stick of choice is the VF American Sound 8D, but it's starting to feel too neck-heavy to me, and I've been wanting but not looking for a lighter, quicker stick.
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earthquake · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:36 am Post subject:

Check out Regal Tips jazz stick, I love it for jazz and light stuff. Longest lasting pair of sticks I've ever had too.

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Chris_TheSaviour · Newbie Alert Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 1

i think ive been through everything vic firth have to offer. the thomas lang, the wuv stick, the steve gadd, the dave weckly, but
ive got back to the old faithful. 5A and Extreme 5A!

their amazing!

styles2281 · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 9:14 am Post subject:

HOLY RESURRECTED THREAD.
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crazysteve1986 · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

LOL!

3 Years is longer then i've been playing!

007david · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:14 am Post subject:

Batting a thousand with that first post.

Ripcat · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

Neigh
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treb 821 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

I think they are pretty good, a friend of mine use the same kind and if you ask him, you will only hear raves of praise for these sticks!