RUTE

Vic Firth offers a complete line of Rute, designed to provide the player with alternative sounds and feels across a variety of musical settings. Unless indicated below, each Rute model features premium birch dowels secured in a birch drumstick handle. The handle provides a natural feel and can also be used for back beats, cross rim work and intricate patterns on the cymbal bell. A moveable band adjusts the effect from crisp to splashy.

 

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RUTE
Our original. Designed for all-around rock, jazz and combo playing. With 16 dowels (.056").
L=16 3/8", Handle thickness = .750"
RUTE 202
Perfect for the player who wants to really dig in while still retaining the classic Rute sound. Seven dowels (.188") surround a thicker center dowel (.250"). Now with new rubber handle for better feel!
L=16 3/8", Handle thickness = .750"
RUTE 303
Designed for playing with a light touch while retaining the classic Rute sound. Great for medium and small group playing. With seven dowels (.156")
L=16 3/8", Handle thickness = .630"
RUTE 404
A unique combination of a jazz brush and a Rute, featuring a fan of twelve dowels (.125"). Durable vinyl handle is textured for enhanced gripping. Great for medium and small group playing.
L=16", Handle thickness = .685", Spread = 2 5/8"
RUTE 505
This model is a cross between our Rock Rake and the original Rute. A great choice for light jazz and combo playing. With thirty-one plastic bristles (.094") secured in a vinyl handle.
L=15", Handle thickness = .690"

 
RUTE 606
For the Rute player who prefers a rubber handle and fixed position band. Designed for all-around playing. With 19 dowels (.125").
L = 16 1/8", Handle thickness = .590"

 
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”