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Vater VHJW908 Signature Drum sticks - Jay Weinberg 908

Hickory Drumsticks (Pair) with Wood Medium Barrel Tips - Length: 16.25"; Diameter: .585"
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Vater VHJW908 Signature Drum sticks - Jay Weinberg 908
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Vater VHJW908 Signature Drum sticks - Jay Weinberg 908
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Jay Weinberg's Signature Quick-taper Hickory Sticks

Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and Springsteen fame has been a Vater artist since 2012. Now, fresh off a new record and gearing up for a new tour, Jay is giving Vater and his fans the keys to his signature sound. The Vater Jay Weinberg hickory 908s are sized between a traditional 5A and 5B to supply a comfortable grip in the hand while maximizing power and durability. The Weinberg 908s feature an extended reach (16.25"), giving Jay greater leverage for fills and greater access to cymbals. Jay's signature Vaters feature quick tapers from shaft to tip to supply a fast and powerful throw, especially for backbeats. And thanks to their medium-sized barrel tips, the Vater Jay Weinberg 908 signature drumsticks supply a natural tone and rebound on everything from cymbals and percussion to snares and toms. Looking to capture a piece of Jay Weinberg's fierce sound for yourself? It starts with the Vater Jay Weinberg 908s from Sweetwater.

Vater Jay Weinberg 908 Signature Drumsticks Features:

  • Jay Weinberg's sticks of choice
  • Made from tough-and-true select hickory
  • Sized between a 5A and 5B
  • Wood barrel tips deliver a natural tone on heads and cymbals
  • Quick tapers deliver a fast forward throw
  • Length: 16.25"
  • Grip: .585"
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sticks
  • Model: Jay Weinberg Signature, 908
  • Material: Hickory
  • Size: 5AB
  • Length: 16.25"
  • Diameter: 0.585"
  • Taper: Quick
  • Tip Material: Wood
  • Tip Shape: Medium Barrel
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VHJW908

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Reviews

Feels like home!
When Jay said he wanted a stick that felt like home that is exactly how these sticks feel to me at least. Definitely want more of these sticks. Good job Vater and Jay for making one of my favorite set of sticks.
Music background: I play drums
10/10
For what it's designed for, this stick is perfect. The small taper really allows you to maximize the rebound on the stick and it's barrel tip really bring the punch out of my tom's, hi hat, and ride. Even when playing some hybrid stuff, it can be controlled and is able to be super dynamic. Jay really knew what he was doing crafting this beauty!
Music background: Drummer
Really great sticks - surprisingly powerful!
Had these sticks for some months now. Bought them on a whim bc they were on sale. I usually play Vic Firth 5Bs but these are gonna make me give those up for heavier hitting songs. The power and speed are way more easily achieved with these sticks. I am not a heavy hitting drummer and on those harder songs / rock songs these are great. They let achieve just a little bit of extra power because of the extra length and you don't get as fatigued playing these as 5Bs. The only thing they lack is a really clean and defined sticking sound on the ride shoulder. The tip shape does not lend itself well to that, but for rock / metal / heavy country southern stuff you usually don't need that sound too much. You can still get a nice side stick ride bell side out of them though. These are super underrated sticks.
Best of both worlds
Has the speed of a 5A and the power of a 5B. The little bit of extra length, though a small amount, really makes a difference in feeling. Whether you're a fan of Slipknot, Jay, or just want to try a new pair of sticks, I highly recommend you give these a shot.
Great pair of sticks!
These sticks hold up to heavy hitting even though they are not very heavy, which helps me get around the kit quicker while still digging into my drums! I think these are the best sticks I have ever played!
Music background: Drummer for Woodmen Valley Chapel