Vic Firth SPE2 Signature Series Drumsticks - Peter Erskine - Ride Stick

Wood Tip Drumsticks with Teardrop Tips, extra long taper, 16" Length, and .575" Diameter - (1 Pair)

Write your review

Item ID: VFSPE2

Vic Firth SPE2 Signature Series Drumsticks - Peter Erskine - Ride Stick

In Stock!

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700

What is a Sales Engineer?

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Vic Firth SPE2 Signature Series Drumsticks - Peter Erskine - Ride Stick

In Stock!

Add to list

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Q: Who are the Vic Firth SPE2 Peter Erskine Ride Drumsticks designed for?

These signature drumsticks are ideal for drummers who prioritize articulate cymbal work and nuanced dynamics, especially in jazz, orchestral, or studio environments. Designed with legendary drummer Peter Erskine, they offer a balanced feel and precise response, making them suitable for players who need control and clarity for intricate ride patterns and delicate musical passages.

Need additional help?

Q: What makes the SPE2 Peter Erskine Ride Stick unique for cymbal playing?

The SPE2 Ride Stick features a tear-drop wood tip and a long taper, specifically engineered to enhance cymbal articulation. This design allows for clear, defined stick definition on ride cymbals, bringing out their full tonal character. The balance and response are optimized for intricate patterns and dynamic control, making your cymbal work shine.

Need additional help?

Q: What are the dimensions of the SPE2 Peter Erskine Ride Sticks?

The SPE2 Ride Sticks have a length of 16 inches and a diameter of 0.575 inches. This specific sizing, combined with a long taper, provides a comfortable grip and excellent balance. The dimensions contribute to a responsive feel, allowing drummers to execute precise movements and achieve a wide range of dynamics with ease.

Need additional help?

Q: Why are these drumsticks made from hickory?

Vic Firth chose hickory for the SPE2 Peter Erskine Ride Sticks due to its exceptional durability and resilience. Hickory is known for its ability to absorb shock, reducing hand fatigue during long playing sessions. It also provides a consistent feel and response, making it a reliable choice for drummers who demand quality and longevity from their sticks.

Need additional help?

Back to navigation

Vic Firth Sticks - Perfect for Any Style!

Vic Firth drumsticks are the choice of top players across all genres. Whether you play rock, jazz, country, pop, or other musical styles, there's a pair of Vic Firth drumsticks made to suit your playing style. From their precision manufacturing and matching methods to their amazing product range, Vic Firth offers quality you can depend on, no matter what you play. So if you're looking for a great pair of sticks to wield behind your drum kit, Sweetwater has the Vic Firth drumsticks you need.

Vic Firth Peter Erskine Signature Ride Sticks Features:

Wood piccolo tip
Length: 16"
Diameter: .575"

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

Type: Drumstick Pair
Model: Peter Erskine Signature, Ride Stick
Material: Hickory, Lacquered
Size: SPE2
Length: 16"
Diameter: 0.575"
Taper: Long
Tip Material: Wood
Tip Shape: Tear Drop
Manufacturer Part Number: SPE2

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700

Contact Your Sales Engineer

Back to navigation

Reviews

4.6

Customer Photos & Videos

This product doesn't have any review media yet!

Excellent product. I'm not going to refer to that. I particularly want to highlight the problems with packaging for shipping. This item and the others I purchased were placed at the bottom of a cardboard box, the protective padding was only placed on top, leaving the bottom of the box unprotected, where the package can take the most hits. To make matters worse, the box arrived deformed, evidence that it got wet during shipping. Fortunately the items arrived safely, but it is the worst packaging I have ever seen.

This stick can do it all… and it does it so effortlessly!
The rebound and feel is just incredible. If you play lighter to medium cymbals the ping and stick definition is way more definitive given the smaller tip. My Agop's and Paiste Masters never sounded so alive.

It doesn't matter if I am playing funky or jazzy, heck if I even want to turn up the volume I certainly can as these have plenty of beef in the handle.

I have been playing these sticks for a long time. I've not found a stick that makes ride cymbals sound better. It's magic. I use them any time I am playing anything in the jazz/funk/soul/pop realm. The 5A ish shaft is great for balancing out the severe taper. Unlike the original Erskine signature stick, that was all just skinny top to bottom. 90% percent of my gigs and recordings over the last decade plus have been with these.

Through the years, I tried a lot of different models of sticks that were designed for playing jazz. While many of them sounded good on the cymbals and drums, I also found most of them were just a bit too small for my hands, which negatively impacted my playing. When I tried using some larger models of sticks for jazz, they just gave off too big of sound than was appropriate for jazz situations. Finally, after a few other percussionists recommended these, I gave the Erskine Ride Sticks a try and haven't looked back since. They're about the same size as a beefy 5a, which is great for my hands. However, unlike some of the other larger models I tried, these still get a nice mellow tone without too much attack out of the cymbals and drums that works great for jazz thanks to their very thin tear drop style tips. These have been my go to stick for jazz and big band situations for over a decade now and I'd highly recommend them to anyone who needs a slightly beefier stick for jazz playing.

I mean .. what else can I say? It's called an "Ride Stick" for a reason, but man does it deliver in the name. I mainly used 5A sticks, but I never felt like I could find an stick that gave me that perfect sound when riding the ride .. until now! If you're very picky about the tip of your sticks when it comes to the ride cymbal, get these!