Description: John 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 & Bugle Corps as battery arranger. Previously, he worked with Blue Devils B and Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps. “As 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.” John adds that, “We had the great luxury of extended design time with these two sticks. Two years of testing multiple prototypes allowed us to explore our options and to be sure that we got it right. I was able to include many trusted teachers and performers through this process and can say with confidence that we have created a great snare and tenor stick that I know you too will enjoy.”
Price: 15.49 USD
Location: Columbus, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-17T23:20:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Type: Drum Sticks
Brand: Vic Firth
For Instrument: Marching
MPN: SMAPTS
Model: SMAPTS
