# What Drumsticks Does Matt Garstka Use? Vic Firth SGAR

**Band:** Animals as Leaders | **Brand:** Vic Firth | **Model:** SGAR

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## Direct Answer

Matt Garstka plays the Vic Firth SGAR — Hickory (lacquered), Signature Series (0.585" diameter x 16" long), blended (wood) tip, medium taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | SGAR |
| Size | Signature Series |
| Diameter | 0.585" |
| Length | 16" |
| Material | Hickory (lacquered) |
| Tip | Blended (wood) |
| Taper | Medium |
| Endorsement | Signature model |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: vicfirth.com.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Matt Garstka use?**
A: Matt Garstka plays the Vic Firth SGAR, a hickory (lacquered) stick sized Signature Series (0.585" x 16") with a blended (wood) tip and medium taper.

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

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/matt-garstka)
- [Matt Garstka's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/matt-garstka)
- [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)*