Saturday, March 26, 2011

Vic Firth 7A Nova Drum Sticks (Wood Tip, 12 Pair)

Vic Firth 7A Nova Drum Sticks (Wood Tip, 12 Pair) Reviews


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Vic Firth 7A Nova Drum Sticks (Wood Tip, 12 Pair) Feature

  • Affordable, Weight-Sorted
  • Tone-Paired, TipLock
Vic Firth's affordable Nova drum sticks are crafted of the same First Quality wood used for Vic Firth brand sticks. Each pair is weight-sorted and tone-paired using Vic Firth technology. On the nylon sticks, Vic Firth's new 'TipLock' process guarantees that the tips won't chip or fly off.What Makes a Great Drumstick?For almost 40 years, Vic Firth Inc. has produced the finest drumsticks and mallets available. Innovative design coupled with uncompromising quality control - highlighted by the recent improvements to our proprietary tone pairing system - truly provide their customers with thePerfect Pair. It is this commitment that makes Vic Firth the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets.Here's an overview of each step in Vic Firth's manufacturing process:I. Kiln DryingAs every Vic Firth drumstick passes through the manufacturing process, it is inspected and reinspected to ensure the highest quality product.This begins at the sawmill, where only the finest logs are cut into squares. These squares are dried to an exact moisture level in Vic Firth's own kilns under closely monitored conditions which prevent stress, cracks and warpage.II. Doweling ProcessAfter reaching the proper moisture level, pallets of wooden squares are brought into the manufacturing facility. Each wooden square is then processed individually into a round dowel.III. Dowel InspectionThe wood dowels are then carefully inspected and graded into several categories, based on color, grain straightness, mineral streaks, blemishes and structural defects.IV. Centerless GrindingTo become a Vic Firth drumstick, a system of grinding takes place. The dowels are positioned in front of an abrasive grinding wheel which is turning at a high speed. The dowels are spun and pressed into the wheel which grinds the wheel profile into the stick.V. Backknife LatheMost o


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