Thomas Lang

For four days in March, Frankfurt is be the ‘place to be’ for everyone who makes, loves and listens to music! From March 24th–27th, the Musikmesse transformed the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre into a gigantic product showcase revolving around music and entertainment. With over 2,300 exhibitors and almost 110,000 visitors from 128 countries, the Musikmesse is the world’s biggest fair for all aspects of music making.

Here's a sampling of the photos and videos from the Vic Firth artists performing at the 2010 Musikmesse!

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JOJO MAYER


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Jojo Mayer (SJM)
Swiss drummer Jojo Mayer pioneered and leads the recent trend of live breakbeat drumming with his band NERVE. Jojo's design is a 5A style stick‚ but with thicker and shorter dimensions. It provides a big feel and full sound without a lot of length.
L = 15 21/64" | Dia. = .577"  [enlarge photo]


MIKE TERRANA


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Mike Terrana (SMT)
Produces a big sound‚ even at breathtaking speed. With a barrel tip for clear and concise cymbal sound.
L = 16 1/4" | Dia. = .560"  [enlarge photo]


BERTRAM ENGEL


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Bertram's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
Vinnie Paul (SVP)
Heavy metal drummer and producer Vinnie Paul is most known for his work with Pantera and Damageplan. With a full sized shaft and an enlarged tear drop tip‚ this stick is built for power!
L = 16 7/8" | Dia. = .630"  [enlarge photo]


DAVE MACKINTOSH


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Dave's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 7AN
Tear drop tip. Perfect for light jazz and combo.
L = 15 1/2" | Dia. = .540"  [enlarge photo]


POOGIE BELL


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Poogie's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 5B
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock‚ band and practice.
L = 16" | Dia. = .595"  [enlarge photo]


DIRK BRAND


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Dirk's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 55A
Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice when a 5B is just a little more stick than required.
L = 16" | Dia. = .580"  [enlarge photo]


WOLFGANG ROGGENKAMP


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Wolfgang's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
Peter Erskine (SPE)
Light and fast with a piccolo tip for pinpoint articulation on cymbals.
L = 16" | Dia. = .525"  [enlarge photo]


BODO STRICKER


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Bodo's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 55A
Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice when a 5B is just a little more stick than required.
L = 16" | Dia. = .580"  [enlarge photo]


CHRISTIAN BREUCH
 

 
Christian's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 5B
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock‚ band and practice.
L = 16" | Dia. = .595"  [enlarge photo]


PHOTOS from the VIC FIRTH HANG




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