VIC FIRTH SALUTES 2008 WGI World Championships
Fountain Valley High School



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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:

STEVE SMITH'S TALA WANDS

The Steve Smith Tala Wands were conceived when Steve began playing with drummers from India and needed a way to blend with their sounds and be sensitive to lower volume levels. The result: two unique and tremendous additions to the Vic Firth line of Rute and brushes. Because of the foam center, the talawands have a similar rebound feel to a drumstick and naturally help to play softer -- in all settings!

Steve Smith Tala Wand (TW11)
Bamboo - A foam center is surrounded with bamboo dowels wrapped in thin PVC. Great balance and rebound, while naturally producing a lower volume.
L = 15 15/16”, Dia. = .585
Steve Smith Tala Wand (TW12)
Birch - A foam center is surrounded with birch dowels wrapped in thin PVC. Outstanding rebound and sound. While the shaft is thicker than the TW11, the lighter weight of the birch dowels actually helps create a lighter touch and lower volume. L = 16 1/8”, Dia. =.625”