{"product_id":"vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-west-side-wood-tip","title":"Vater American Hickory - West Side - Wood Tip","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlay with Character – The Vater American Hickory West Side Drumsticks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe West Side is a real unique sounding stick. The grip size measures comfortably in-between a 5A and 5B. The small rounded oval style tip blends right into the neck and taper of the stick for a unique feel and sound dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall rounded oval style tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrip size falls between a 5A and 5B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeamless transition from tip to taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've been using the West Sides ever since I've checked them out and they're my new stick of choice! They're really versatile and I dig the unique tip design.\" - Gil Sharone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vater's West Side model is the most balanced and playable stick I've ever used! Yeah, I keep it real on the... \"West Side\"!\" - Mika Fineo [Filter]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 16 5\/16 inches (41.43 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrip: 0.590 inches (1.50 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Vater\u003cbr\u003eModel: VHWS\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I256989-N-2-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 641652879011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41806688059455,"sku":"I256989-N","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/509d8be3-4695-4272-9dda-93c835825440.jpg?v=1750697131","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-west-side-wood-tip","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}