{"product_id":"vater-percussion-vinnie-colaiuta-signature-drumsticks-acorn-vhvcw","title":"Vater Percussion - Vinnie Colaiuta Signature Drumsticks, Acorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs one of the most revered and in-demand drummers of our lifetime, Vinnie Colaiuta's hands were missing a drumstick that could cover all the bases for him both physically and musically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking closely with the Vater craftsmen, even spending time on the Vater factory floor himself, Vinnie used various prototypes live, in the studio, and on the pad - paying keen attention to what worked and what didn't work for him with each. This evaluation process turned into fine-tuning specific key elements until landing on this final design, which simply put…is the one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip size starts at .590” with a very subtle flare out to .600”, then quickly back to .590” for a comfortable grip to a precisely calibrated taper for a great rebound, then finished off with a medium-sized acorn tip for a full but defined sound. This spec combination and a touch shorter length deliver a lathe-turned drumstick model that effortlessly covers the wide spectrum of music that Vinnie plays from jazz to heavy rock, and everything in between - while never letting him down in consistency, feel, sound, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the stick I've always wanted, and now I finally have it! It has been a long time coming but well worth the wait; every second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember visiting Jack's Drum Shop in Boston when I was a student at Berklee, and that is where Vater all really started…in the basement of Jack's. Now look at what happened! At one point I was using sticks under a different brand that Vater was making for them and, quite frankly, I was always impressed with Vater's wood. They have the best wood in my opinion, and in the opinion of many others as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vater craftsmen are so diligent and detailed, and I love the lathe-turned sticks. I even went to the Vater factory and stood there at the lathe while modifications were made right before my eyes. You'll notice a very familiar 15 15\/16” length on the stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinnie Colaiuta Sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinnie Colaiuta Signature [VHVCW]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: .590” [1.50cm]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 15 15\/16” [40.48cm]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: Acorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vater Percussion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52848941695087,"sku":"VHVCW","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2992\/8815\/files\/VHVCW.jpg?v=1774474628","url":"https:\/\/sol-school-of-music-and-instrument-store-2.myshopify.com\/products\/vater-percussion-vinnie-colaiuta-signature-drumsticks-acorn-vhvcw","provider":"Sol School of Music and Instrument Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}