Vater Taku Hirano "Katana" Signature Drumsticks

The Vater inchœKatana inch is the signature drumstick of world-class percussionists Taku Hirano. Featuring a unique multi-purpose design, these percussion sticks have a range of innovative attributes to achieve a variety of tones.

Taki Hirano Katana Drumsticks

Taki Hirano is a renowned internationally touring percussionist who has played with the likes of Fleetwood Mac alongside his own group Tao of Sound.

Designed to meet his diverse needs, his multi-purpose Vater percussion stick incorporates a range of clever features to deliver a set of versatile sticks capable of creating a range of sounds.

Named the inchœKatana inch by Hirano himself, the sticks are named after the traditional Japanese Samurai sword.

Vater Taku Hirano inchœKatana inch Drumstick Specifications:

• Length: 16 inch
• Diameter: 0.585 inch
• Wood: Hickory
• Tip: 3/8 inch

Versatile Dimensions

Specifically created to fulfil the needs of Taku Hirano, the Vater Katana drumsticks can be used in a multitude of ways thanks to their unique feature-filled design.

The sticks have a 16 inch length offering standard reach and taper down to a 3/8 inch tip to provide crisp rimshots perfect for timbales, as well as a delicate articulation on a range of percussion instruments.

The tapered shoulder also allows for a standard stick-feel and provides the durability of a thicker stick to ensure a robust, long-lasting playing feel.

Gum Rubber Handle
 
The Taku Hirano drumsticks also feature a gum rubber grip handle which has a diameter of .585 inch and is recessed into the wood to provide enhanced grip and improved articulation.

The base of the stick also features a rubber sleeve over the gum rubber which can be used in place of mallets to deliver smooth suspended cymbal rolls and a soft attacking tone on percussion instruments.

Innovative End Cap

The butt end of the sticks features a fixed medium/soft plastic end cap for use on a range of percussion instruments from woodblocks to mounted tambourines.

Delivering yet another tonal option, the middle of the end cap is fitted with a steel rivet to accommodate the playing of metal effects like cymbal scrapes.

Taku Talks

Offering a vast array of tonal options from one set of superbly versatile sticks, the Taku Hirano drumsticks cover a range of needs to ensure you always have the sound capabilities you need in any percussion setting.

Here's what Hirano himself had to say about them:

inchœI designed my signature Katana multi-percussion stick with adaptability and accuracy in mind. Historically, the katana was the primary weapon of Japanese samurai warriors, known not only for precision, durability and effectiveness, but also holding a sense of honor. The Katana is my weapon of choice. inch

Summary

For superb versatility from one set of percussion sticks, look no further than the Taku Hirano Katanas.

Alleviating the need to constantly change sticks and featuring innovative design details, these sticks provide a comfortable playing feel, brilliantly adaptability and a wide range of playing options.

From the metal rivet for cymbal scraps, past the rubber sleeve for mallet work, to the rubber grip for comfortable playing and the 3/8 taper tip for robust rimshots, these sticks deliver the versatility percussionists need.

To grab your own percussive weapon of choice, buy the Vater Taku Hirano inchœKatana inch Drumsticks today from Professional Music Technology Online.

Vater Taku Hirano Signature inchœKatana inch Drumsticks Key Features:

• 16 inch Long
• .585 inch Grip Diameter
• Taper to 3/8 inch Tip for Crisp Rimshots and Superb Durability
• Recessed Gum Rubber Handle
• Rubber Sleeve for Mallet Work
• Plastic End Cap for use with Percussion Instruments such as Woodblocks
• End Cap Steel Rivet for Cymbal Scrapes
• Versatile and Adaptable
• Ideal Choice for the Diverse Modern Percussionist