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Vic Firth Company, the world's largest and leading manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets, is proud to announce the new Carter Beauford Signature Stick!A founding member of Dave Matthews Band and truly one of the best-known drummers in the world, Carter Beauford brought his immense talent to Vic Firth in search of the perfect pair. Creating a versatile stick was an absolute must for this man who is known for his ability to adapt to a variety of genres. Together, Carter and Vic have surely done that!Carters new signature stick combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip. The result is a design that provides superior response, sound and versatility. For a distinctive look and feel, the butt end of the stick is dressed in anti-slip Vic Grip coating in Carters signature yellow. This specially formulated coating is extremely durable and an ideal choice for players like Carter who prefer an enhanced grip on their drumsticks.When you work as much as we do, there isnt a lot of time to try out new gear, states Beauford. You get kind of locked into a routine. And thats sometimes unfortunate, because there could be something out there thats better. That was the case with me and Vic Firth! When a friend of mine recently put some Vic Sticks in my hands, I could not believe the difference. The stick not only felt perfectly straight and balanced, but I could also hear the difference immediately. I found I didnt have to work so hard because the stick was working for me. It was then I realized that I had found the right tool for the job.Joe Testa, Director of Artist Relations for Vic Firth Company, has known Carter personally and professionally for many years. To be able to work with him is a complete honor for me. Having had the great fortune of watching him many times, I am still always astonished at what a marvelous player he is. Knowing that he will be moving forward playing our sticks just makes it that much better. To have yet another artist... Minimize