Vic Firth SMAPTS Corpsmaster John Mapes Tenor Sticks - Nylon Tip

John Mapes is a marching percussion designer and educator who has achieved an unprecedented 29 WGI medals since 2005. In addition to his successes in competitive indoor percussion - which include leading Chino Hills High School and Pulse Percussion to 5 World Championships - John is incredibly active in Drum Corps International. In 2013, John joined the design team of the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps as battery arranger. Previously, he worked with Blue Devils B and Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps.

As a long-time Vic Firth artist, I have played and taught with all of the sticks and mallets available," says Mapes. "œWhile teaching, there were certain sticks that produced the sound I most desired. However, that did not always mean that they had the feel that our performers preferred. Combining the desired sound and the feel became the focus of a product I knew could be a great addition to the Vic Firth catalog."

Tip provides increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! Elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.

A full tip shape, molded from black nylon, provides both increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! The hickory shaft generates a great response from the drums and a deep, dark sound quality is produced. The elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.

• Stick Series: Corpsmaster Multi-Tenor
• Diameter: 0.697” (1.77 cm)
• Length: 16.75” (42.55 cm)
• Family: Corpsmaster Multi-Tenor
• Wood Type: Hickory
• Finish: Lacquer
• Taper: Medium – provides balanced feel and response (between power/durability and flex/speed)
• Tip Material: Nylon
• Tip Shape: Disc