“Proud to officially join the Vater Drumsticks family. Grateful to be aligned with a company that truly supports the artists behind the instrument.”- Cisco Hance

“I am incredibly excited to join the Vater team! There’s so much history with the Vater brand, and I am looking forward to being a part of expanding on the marching products.“- Darren van Derpoel [Ayala HS / Dark Sky]

“The quality of Vater products is literally unmatched in the industry, and everything feels great in my hands. It’s one thing to play with a pair of sticks; it’s another knowing the owner of the company is still hands-on, in the factory every day, making and matching the sticks himself. The look, the quality, the sound; these are extremely important to me, and I have all three in Vater. The icing on the cake has been working directly with Johnny and Alan to ensure that my ideas materialize and being welcomed into the family. Because, as Alan says, “Once you’re Vater, you’re family!”- Lamon Lawhorn [Virginia State University / PAS President Elect]