Vater American Hickory Studio 2 Drumsticks — Wood Tip
The Studio 2 is a short pair of hickory drumsticks, 15.875 in long, with a 0.555 in grip, just under a 5A. The short length calls for a compact motion, while the diameter still leaves you room to dig into an accent.
What sets it apart
- 0.555 in grip, just under a 5A
- 15 7/8 in, the same short length
- Barrel wood tip
- More wood than the Studio model, at the same length
- American hickory, heavier than maple of the same dimensions
- Takes firm accents without strain
Adding wood without adding length
Thickening the grip while keeping the length moves the mass toward the hand rather than the tip. The result is a stick that feels more solid and sits more steadily in the grip, but whose tip does not become livelier.
For a drummer who likes the short motion of the Studio model but finds it too light as soon as they need to dig in, it is exactly the right fix.
A short stick for dense playing
Dense styles such as funk, soul and groove-driven pop string together tight strokes over a small range of motion. A short stick follows that kind of playing better than a long shaft, which needs more travel to get back into position.
With a grip just under a 5A, the Studio 2 can still land a firm accent without you having to break out of your motion.
Specifications
| Grip | 0.555 in |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 15 7/8 in |
| Tip shape | Barrel, wood |
| Wood species | American hickory |
| Compared with the Studio model | Same length, thicker grip |
What it is for
- Funk and soul, tight playing with a small range of motion
- A Studio model player who wants more wood
- Recording that calls for both nuance and firm accents
- A compact kit with cymbals set close together
- Clubs where the drums are lightly miked
Compare with other manufacturers
Slightly beefier short models from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic SD4 Combo | Maple, so lighter at comparable dimensions |
| Promark | Rebound 5A | Standard length, balance brought back toward the hand |
| Regal Tip | Combo Wood | Longer neck, more pronounced flex |
| Zildjian | 5A Hickory | Round tip, thicker grip |
Frequently asked questions
- How is the Studio 2 really different from the Studio model?
- The length is identical; the grip is a few hundredths of an inch thicker. That is enough to change how steady it feels in the hand and how well it lands an accent.
- Is it a recording drumstick or a live drumstick?
- Both, with a miked band. For loud playing without microphones, a longer stick will carry further.
- Do short drumsticks limit your reach to distant cymbals?
- Yes, mechanically. That is the only real trade-off: what you gain in return speed, you lose in reach.
- Is it a good fit for a 5A player?
- The grip is almost that of a 5A. The adjustment is about length, not grip.
Avis clients
Studio or Studio 2: which one won you over, and why?
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