Vic Firth Corpsmaster Thom Hannum Signature Snare Sticks
- Round wood tip
- Very long taper with a thick neck
- 16.63 x 0.69 x 0.69 inches, 3.2 ounces
- Hickory, natural color, painted finish
- 30 day limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A control-minded snare stick with a long taper and thick neck, meant for quiet playing. The finish is listed as painted, so check that if you want bare-wood grip.
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ASIN: B0002F6NIGCategory: Drumsticks
Overview
Quiet snare passages at low dynamic levels are the situation this Corpsmaster stick is shaped for. A round wood tip ends a very long taper with a thick neck, all in hickory and part of the Signature Series.
The long taper and thick neck are tuned for control and response when the dynamics drop, and that is the reason to choose it. Thom Hannum's signature carries the Corpsmaster name. The included-components entry names a cymbal and a snare, but the title and description point to snare use.
Who it's for
Snare specialists working on controlled, quiet passages will use the long taper and thick neck well. Players who like a light, whippy stick may find the neck heavy in the hand. Drummers who need a loud kit stick should consider a different model.
Pros and cons
- Round wood tip
- Very long taper
- Thick neck for control
- Thom Hannum signature design
- Thick neck may feel heavy
- Painted finish despite natural color
- Included components entry is unclear
Performance notes
A very long taper moves the balance point and lets the tip rebound, while the thick neck adds mass for control. The round tip gives an even contact point on the head at low dynamic levels. A painted finish may feel different in the hand than bare wood.
Specifications
| Brand | Vic Firth |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 16.63 x 0.69 x 0.69 inches |
| Item weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Hickory |
| Color | Natural |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 day limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Set Name | Signature Series |
| Taper | Very long |
| Tip shape | Round |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Corpsmaster Thom Hannum a nylon tip stick?
No. The model name lists a wood tip, and the tip shape is round.
Is the finish on the Thom Hannum stick bare wood?
Not quite. Color is natural, but the finish type is listed as painted.
What is the long taper for on this snare stick?
The description says a round tip with a very long taper and thick neck is for control and response, especially at low dynamic levels.