Vic Firth 5A Wood Tip American Classic Drum Sticks
Vic Firth American Classic 5A wood-tip drumsticks: the world's most popular all-round size, turned from select USA hickory.
- 5A size: 0.565-inch diameter and 16-inch length
- Medium taper for an even balance of power and speed
- Wood teardrop tip for rich, full cymbal sounds
- Select hickory: dense, with little flex for a pronounced sound
- Guaranteed straight, weight-matched and tone-paired; made in the USA
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Vic Firth American Classic 5A wood-tip drumsticks: the world's most popular all-round size, turned from select USA hickory.
The World’s Best-Selling Drumstick: The Vic Firth 5A
No drumstick is more ubiquitous than the Vic Firth American Classic 5A. Its perfectly balanced weight, responsive taper, and acorn-style wood tip make it the go-to choice for drummers across every genre — from studio sessions to club gigs to arena stages. If you’ve ever asked a professional which stick to start with, the answer has almost always been this one.
Crafted in the USA from premium American hickory and individually ink-stamped for weight and pitch, every pair of Vic Firth 5As is guaranteed to be consistent and perfectly matched from the moment you open the bag.
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Made in the USA: Premium American hickory, hand-selected and crafted to Vic Firth’s exacting standards at their Mill in Newport, Maine.
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Warm Wood Tip: The acorn-style wood tip delivers a rich, full-bodied cymbal tone and a natural feel on every drumhead.
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Individually Ink-Stamped: Every stick is matched for weight and pitch — no two sticks in a pair will ever feel or sound different.
Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Vic Firth Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Technical Details6 specifications
Feature | Specification |
Tip Shape | Teardrop |
Taper | Medium |
Series | American Classic |
Country of Origin | USA |
Model Number | 5AW (or VF5AW) |
Materials & Finish3 specifications
Material | Select Hickory |
Tip Material | Wood |
Coating | Lacquer (Natural Finish) |
Dimensions & Weight2 specifications
Diameter | .565" (1.44 cm) |
Length | 16" (40.64 cm) |
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