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Vic Firth 5A American Classic Drum Sticks, the choice of drummers for over 30 years!
Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. Light and fast for jazz, orchestral and pit work. The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory, a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable.
Vic Firth 5A American Classic Features:
Made from Strong Hickory Wood for extreme durability
Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds
Light and fast for jazz, orchestral and pit work
The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. The nylon tips are similar in size and shape to their wood counterparts, providing enhanced performance and a feel closer to their original wood tip models. Nylon tips are the most durable and brightest sounding on cymbals. pair nylon tip.
