Vater Percussion is a family owned, Massachusetts based manufacturer of a wide range of drumsticks, marching and orchestral sticks and mallets, brushes, specialty sticks, and accessories. The Vater Family manufacturing history goes back to the 1950’s and includes manufacturing drumsticks for many of the drum industries top brands. Backed by an artist roster of top-tier legends and up and comers alike, there’s something in the Vater product range for every drummer/percussionist of any skill and experience level.