# What Drumsticks Does Charlie Benante Use? Vic Firth SBEN

**Band:** Anthrax / S.O.D. / Pantera | **Brand:** Vic Firth | **Model:** SBEN

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## Direct Answer

Charlie Benante plays the Vic Firth SBEN — Hickory, Signature (Vic Grip) (0.625" diameter x 16.625" long), modified oval (wood) tip, abrupt taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | SBEN |
| Size | Signature (Vic Grip) |
| Diameter | 0.625" |
| Length | 16.625" |
| Material | Hickory |
| Tip | Modified oval (wood) |
| Taper | Abrupt |
| Endorsement | Signature model |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: sweetwater.com.

## Notes

May be discontinued — re-check availability before publishing buying-guide copy.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Charlie Benante use?**
A: Charlie Benante plays the Vic Firth SBEN, a hickory stick sized Signature (Vic Grip) (0.625" x 16.625") with a modified oval (wood) tip and abrupt taper.

**Q: Is this a true signature model or just an endorsement?**
A: It's a named signature model — the Vic Firth SBEN is designed and marketed specifically for Charlie Benante.

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/charlie-benante)
- [Charlie Benante's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/charlie-benante)
- [Vic Firth Drumstick Brand Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/vic-firth.md)
- [Drumsticks Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*