Vic Firth Signature Series Drumsticks - Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson - Clear

Name: Vic Firth Signature Series Drumsticks - Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson - Clear
Brand: Vic Firth
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

Hickory Drumsticks (Pair) with Teardrop Wood Tips - Length: 17"; Diameter: 0.520" - Clear Finish

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?uest's Signature Sticks, Now in a Traditional Finish

Vic Firth Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson Signature Series drumsticks might emphasize refinement over power, but they still really crack, even when you use a lighter touch. Extremely comfortable to play with, these lightweight drumsticks are now available in a traditionally light Vic Firth lacquer finish to accommodate all playing styles. And with their 17" length and extended taper, these sticks really let you reach to explore new sweet spots on your snare and hi-hats. With their distinctive look and feel, Vic Firth Questlove drumsticks have already become a huge hit here at Sweetwater!

Vic Firth Questlove Signature Series Drumsticks Features:

Traditional clear finish
Exceptionally lightweight — just 0.520" in diameter
17" length and extended tapers let you explore new sweet spots
Teardrop wood tips are tonally balanced on drums and cymbals

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Tech Specs

Type: Drumstick Pair
Model: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson Signature
Material: Hickory, Lacquered
Size: SAT2
Length: 17"
Diameter: 0.520"
Taper: Long
Tip Material: Wood
Tip Shape: Tear Drop
Manufacturer Part Number: SAT2

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I'm a vocalist, a guitarist and a drummer. Drums were always what I wanted to play. Long story but I taught myself guitar, I fell backwards into singing and taught myself that. Keeping a beat has always come natural to me.
I played drums time to time when our drummer couldn't make it to practice and at home. Then I came to a point I had to get in shape so I started playing drums 2 hours a day for cardio. I got much much better. I surprise myself now. I switched from light to heavy thick to thin trying to find the right drumsticks. I'm no spring chicken. Also have a lot of joint issues, so I had set my kit up as ergonomic as possible. These sticks are perfect for my set up. The length is so great. If they slip a little off the fulcrum for rebound just a slight flick and rebound is still on point and I can adjust. I finally made it through Motörhead Ace of Spades and Rush Fly by Night. Usually end with Iron Maiden and my heart rate is up. No more shoulder or hip pain. Some muscle soreness thouh lol

Back into drumming after a 30 year absence (DJing Hip Hop/Turntablism has taken up my musical time since 1990), I finally decided to get a kit and get back to it. I used lighter and longer sticks back in the day on my acoustic set and looked for the same (maybe even lighter) for my new Alesis Strike Pro SE electronic kit. These Questlove signatures looked good from the get go and once I finally got a chance to play with them they felt right at home. If you're use to playing with shorter sticks these might seem a bit funky at first, but you can choke up on them as needed. For me the weight and length is perfect to sit back and play a relaxed style without having to make any far reaches to the edges of the kit. I call it "Low Rider Style". I get plenty of pop without trying on the electronic kit as I'm sure once I get a chance to play an acoustic set I should be able to do the same (the Alesis has velocity triggers on the heads so you can play soft to medium to louder depending on how hard you strike the drumheads). Depending on the style of music you play these could cover some or all of it. I really like these and plan on keeping an extra pair or two around. If you like these also checkout the 7A Freestyles. They are just a hint different but also give you the reach if you want it. I like the 7A Freestyles also and will play with those depending on what I'm trying to do. Regardless, if you like a longer stick, check both pairs out, I'm glad I did. Enjoy!

These sticks are what I needed It gives a vibe of a 7A stick but a little longer also it gives a vibe of the vic firth freestyle 7a but a little lighter and the weight of the stick is not too heavy but its just right I definitely will recommend to any drummer that is looking a light long stick with a good rebound

Make you work alot less and rebounds are much much easier!

I bought these out of curiosity more than anything else, but I've fallen in love with them! They accomplish what they were designed for—optimal sound with a light touch. Amazing balance—they're skinny but if you hold them lightly at the back, still plenty of weight to get a great sound. The extra length allows for more reach for the sweet spots, and also for less motion and better posture (and I'm not as tall as Questlove!). And the tips and tapers seem great for everything I want to do on cymbals.