What happens when you let the mind of world-renowned online educator Mike Johnston run wild with the Vic Firth drum stick design process? The American Classic NE1 by Mike Johnston drum sticks are something uniquely him but truly designed for players everywhere. Johnston's goal in working with the expert craftsmen at Vic Firth was to create a stick that could get out of your way and let you focus on developing your skill behind the kit. Johnston pored over every design choice possible to find a tip shape, taper, length, diameter, material and overall performance that would combine to make the best possible stick, leaving you with no excuses for progressing on your drumming journey.