# What Drumsticks Does Nicko McBrain Use? Vic Firth SNM

**Band:** Iron Maiden | **Brand:** Vic Firth | **Model:** SNM

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## Direct Answer

Nicko McBrain plays the Vic Firth SNM — Hickory, Signature Series (beefed-up 5B) (0.595" diameter x 16" long), teardrop (wood) tip, medium taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | SNM |
| Size | Signature Series (beefed-up 5B) |
| Diameter | 0.595" |
| Length | 16" |
| Material | Hickory |
| Tip | Teardrop (wood) |
| Taper | Medium |
| Endorsement | Signature model |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: vicfirth.com.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Nicko McBrain use?**
A: Nicko McBrain plays the Vic Firth SNM, a hickory stick sized Signature Series (beefed-up 5B) (0.595" x 16") with a teardrop (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 SNM is designed and marketed specifically for Nicko McBrain.

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/nicko-mcbrain)
- [Nicko McBrain's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/nicko-mcbrain)
- [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)*