{"product_id":"corpsmasterr-signature-snare-john-mapes","title":"Corpsmaster Signature Snare -- John Mapes Drumsticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA balanced diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip. Increased articulation quality allows for lower pitched tuning schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of hickory, the design of this stick focuses-first and foremost-on the feel. The balance of the shaft diameter and length, coupled with a fast taper that levels off before the tip, creates comfort and sound quality for the performer. The tip diameter and shape increases the articulation quality, which allows for a lower pitched tuning scheme and an improved drum sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Mapes is a marching percussion designer and educator who has achieved an unprecedented 29 WGI medals since 2005. In addition to his successes in competitive indoor percussion - which include leading Chino Hills High School and Pulse Percussion to 5 World Championships - John is incredibly active in Drum Corps International. In 2013, John joined the design team of the Blue Stars Drum \u0026amp; Bugle Corps as battery arranger. Previously, he worked with Blue Devils B and Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a long-time Vic Firth artist, I have played and taught with all of the sticks and mallets available, says Mapes. \"While teaching, there were certain sticks that produced the sound I most desired. However, that did not always mean that they had the feel that our performers preferred. Combining the desired sound and the feel became the focus of a product I knew could be a great addition to the Vic Firth catalog.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832581615916,"sku":"SMAP","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/0271\/2364\/files\/2000-X_4_42534ae8-b653-4d95-97bc-6ea213d4154f.jpg?v=1702052088","url":"https:\/\/vicfirth.mom\/products\/corpsmasterr-signature-snare-john-mapes","provider":"Vic Firth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}