Vic Firth Sticks

Scott Johnson Signature Stick
SSJ

L = 17"
Dia. = .705"



A medium taper and full round tip enhance the colors that are possible on Kevlar® heads.

"Practice Stick"
SSJ3

L = 17 1/8 "
Dia. = .705"



Scott Johnson's Practice Stick combines a rubber tip design and a special taper to simulate the authentic feel of the Scott Johnson Marching Snare stick. For practice wherever you desire! The SSJ3 can also be used as a special effects stick on snare and tenors, creating unique sound color possibilities. In hickory.

"Scooters"
SSJ2

L = 16 3/4 "
Dia. = .680"



Scott Johnson's new 'SCOOTERS' indoor marching stick was designed for the player who wants to retain the feel of a full-sized stick while reducing the volume of sound. This stick features a "half tip" concept which helps to create a quicker drum head response while reducing the amount of sound. The stick is finished with a very smooth opaque stain.

"Vega" Tenor Stick
SSJTS

L = 16 1/4 "
Dia. = .680"



The new Scott Johnson "Vega" Multi-Tenor Stick was designed through the combined efforts of two staff members of the 11 time DCI World Champion Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps -- Scott Johnson, Percussion Caption Head/Arranger and Sean Vega, tenor instructor. As a member of the Blue Devils, Sean also won the 1995 DCI Tenor Individual Championship.

This stick was designed for the tenor player who is looking for the feel of a traditional drumstick with plenty of projection. As Sean explains, "When I marched, I preferred to use sticks instead of mallets. I liked the feel of sticks better, and there was a quicker head response with a more articulate sound. However with standard sticks, often there was a projection problem. The new "Vega" Tenor Stick goes a long way in solving that projection problem. The feel is great, and the weight and unique shape of the nylon bead pull more sound and tone from the drum."

"The feel of hickory versus metal is great," says Scott Johnson. "The quick response of the nylon bead allows you to play contemporary tenor music with much less effort. The size of the bead also allows the player to get a rim shot on a drum that has a fairly low rim to head relationship. They also feel great on a practice pad!"