Modern Jazz Collection
Not only are the MJC drumsticks also designs of aforementioned artists, in the video Andy explains how this new collection came to life. At the bottom of this article you find the specs of all the new Modern Jazz Collection sticks.

Vic Firth Modern Jazz Collection Drumsticks Rundown

Neil Larrivee, Vice President of Education and Drumstick Product Development:
"We're excited to announce that we're releasing five of our favorite prototype models to the world as our newly branded Modern Jazz Collection. They have been staples in our back room for years – and while the name says Modern Jazz, we've found that these sticks are exceptional in almost any musical setting."

The Modern Jazz Collection drumsticks
MJC1
A slightly elongated 55A shaft with a medium taper and oval tip. The thicker diameter helps deliver a little more weight and emphasis to the ride cymbal.

• Material: Hickory
  
• Surface coating: Lacquer
  
• Type: Wood
  
• Shape: Oval
  
• Surface area: Large
  
• Diameter: .580" | 1.47cm
  
• Length: 16^1/8" | 40.96cm

MJC2
Slightly thinner than the 5A with an extra long taper for unbelievable response and playability. Elongated arrow tip provides a broad surface area, perfect for pulling lots of complex overtones out of the cymbals.

• Material: Hickory
  
• Surface coating: Lacquer
  
• Type: Wood
  
• Shape: Arrow
  
• Surface area: Large
  
• Diameter: .550" | 1.4cm
  
• Length: 16" | 40.64cm

MJC3
An 8D shaft with a little extra length for a great up-front feel. Well-balanced with a medium taper, proportionate neck and oval tip

• Material: Hickory
  
• Surface coating: Lacquer
  
• Type: Wood
  
• Shape: Oval
  
• Surface area: Medium
  
• Diameter: .540" | 1.37cm
  
• Length: 16^5/16" | 41.43cm

MJC4
The unmistakable sound and feel of maple! A 5B diameter with a long taper for great rebound. Small barrel tip provides a focused cymbal sound.

• Material: Maple
  
• Surface coating: Lacquer
  
• Type: Wood
  
• Shape: Barrel
  
• Surface area: Small
  
• Diameter: .595" | 1.51cm
  
• Length: 16^3/8" | 41.59cm

MJC5
An 8D shaft with a medium taper for great balance. Unique nylon tip marries elements of a barrel and an oval, for bright and well-defined cymbal sounds.

• Material: Hickory
  
• Surface coating: Lacquer
  
• Type: Nylon
  
• Shape: Blended
  
• Surface area: Medium
  
• Diameter: .540" | 1.37cm
  
• Length: 16" | 40.64cm