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Vic Firth American Classic 5A Drum Sticks

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  • The world's best-selling stick!
  • Great all-around size and weight for any musical situation
  • Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds
  • Crafted from premium USA Hickory

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Item Weight 3.2 ounces
Product Dimensions 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches
Country of Origin USA
ASIN B0002F741Q
Item model number VIC 5A BAG
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4.8 out of 5 stars 15,639 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #121 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#2 in Drumsticks
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available April 13, 2004
Body Material Hickory Wood
Color Name Natural
Compatible Devices Drum Kit, Drum Set, Hand Drums, Percussion, Drums
Item Styling Wood tip
Material Type Hickory
Size 5a
Proficiency Level All
Speaker Diameter 0.57 inches

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The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music! Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds.

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The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music! Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds.

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American Classic 5A Drumsticks

Great all-around size and weight for any musical situation. Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. Crafted from premium USA Hickory.

TRADITION AND VIC FIRTH STYLE

The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs, 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. The tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response.

Specs

Diameter .565" | 1.44cm
Length 16" | 40.64cm
Taper Medium
Tip Shape Tear Drop
Tip Material Hickory
Finish Lacquer

American Classic Artists

Artist 1

Mark Guiliana

BEAT MUSIC, Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet

Artist 2

Bill Bachman

Independent

Artist 3

Carlin White

J Cole

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Customers find these drum sticks to be a staple of quality, noting they are tough enough to withstand reasonable abuse. The sticks offer great value for money and are properly weighted, with equal weight in each stick. Customers appreciate their balanced feel, with one mentioning reduced wrist fatigue, and their extra grippy surface that keeps hands from slipping.

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405 customers mention "Stick quality"405 positive0 negative

Customers praise these drum sticks, describing them as a staple of quality.

"...These seemed perfect. I’ve never heard of the brand before but the reviews it had was enough to convince me to buy them...." Read more

"This was very very good, the feel is really smooth, and it’s not too thick. Noise level is really good, and it looks nice...." Read more

"...No sticky residue. Lastly, they did not come in a big box like another reviewer mentioned...." Read more

"These are nice sticks, But for me the tip is too tiny (wood tip stick) Have not seen the nylon tip version yet..." Read more

310 customers mention "Durability"272 positive38 negative

Customers find these drum sticks durable, describing them as solid and tough enough to withstand reasonable abuse, with one customer noting that the mesh heads last longer.

"...They’re a good size and have a good weight to them. They seem well made as well, I don’t see them breaking anytime soon unless I throw it hard at a..." Read more

"Quality made" Read more

"...Anyways, these are the best. They feel the best, and they are super durable...." Read more

"Good quality!!" Read more

121 customers mention "Value for money"117 positive4 negative

Customers find these drum sticks to be a great value, offering quality at a reasonable price.

"...Price and quality are very affordable, and the free shipping is always welcome." Read more

"...he likes it. The quality is pretty good,worth the money!" Read more

"...peel after a while; especially when they get hot, but I think they’re worth it. I keep several sets on hand...." Read more

"...for any drummer looking for Durable long lasting sticks at a low low price!!!!" Read more

108 customers mention "Weight"101 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of these drum sticks, noting that they are properly weighted with equal weight in each stick, and one customer mentions they are made for lighter playing styles.

"...But I don’t regret buying them. They feel good in my hands and are a great weight. 9/10 would buy again :)" Read more

"...Noise level is really good, and it looks nice. Very light, which is good for metal drummers. Very cool 😎..." Read more

"It’s pretty lightweight and is very fun to play drums with. The noise level is a little loud because of the drums...." Read more

"...We stick to Vic Firth because of their durability and lightweight design. This is at least our second or third purchase via amazon." Read more

103 customers mention "Functionality"101 positive2 negative

Customers find that these drum sticks work well, with one customer specifically mentioning their effectiveness with a Rock Band drum kit.

"USA made and used by professionals" Read more

"...The 5A sticks are great for tom work and press rolls, but that's the only good thing about them...." Read more

"...but I do have a bit of power behind my playing, they have help up well so far, very pleased with my purchase" Read more

"...Vic Firth 5A is a great stick - very evenly balanced and never, EVER warped - but I’m finding these a little longer and heavier than I like for the e..." Read more

77 customers mention "Feel"73 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the drum sticks' balanced feel and smoothness, with one customer noting that their hands don't become fatigued as quickly while playing.

"This was very very good, the feel is really smooth, and it’s not too thick. Noise level is really good, and it looks nice...." Read more

"...Anyways, these are the best. They feel the best, and they are super durable...." Read more

"This product was amazing I have used these for the week in feels great. Definitely high quality." Read more

"...Great quality sticks with perfect balance and feel though for my e-drums I'm playing the 5BN's more than the 5A's...." Read more

66 customers mention "Grip"62 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the grip of these drum sticks, noting they feel great in hand and have the right balance, with one customer mentioning the thin coating helps prevent slipping.

"...so I can’t compare these with others but I do like how they feel in my hand. They’re a good size and have a good weight to them...." Read more

"...The noise level is a little loud because of the drums. Very good grip and you can play really fast." Read more

"...They feel more secure in my hands. Now, I hope Vic Firth begins to offer these with nylon tips." Read more

"...I like them best because the balance feels just right in my hands, the tips never wear out or come off - ever, and the finish has just the right..." Read more

56 customers mention "Balance"56 positive0 negative

Customers find these drum sticks well-balanced and solid.

"...VF sticks have always been high-quality--well-balanced and solid." Read more

"...So you need a well-balanced stick, and this one works splendidly for me...." Read more

"...They sound good and are well balanced" Read more

"GREAT set of drum sticks! Perfectly balanced and the grip technology works great!!" Read more

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This was very very good, the feel is really smooth, and it’s not too thick. Noise level is really good, and it looks nice. Very light, which is good for metal drummers. Very cool 😎
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
    I recently got into drums and needed some sticks that wouldn’t break the bank. These seemed perfect. I’ve never heard of the brand before but the reviews it had was enough to convince me to buy them. It usually goes for around $15 but I managed to get them while they were on sale for just $9.99.

    I’ve never used drumsticks before so I can’t compare these with others but I do like how they feel in my hand. They’re a good size and have a good weight to them. They seem well made as well, I don’t see them breaking anytime soon unless I throw it hard at a wall or something. I’ve been using them everyday for practice and they’re still in great condition. My wife isn’t too fond of all the noise that I make but we managed to compromise (I bought her a pair of noise reducing earplugs found here which seem to be doing the trick). Actually I eventually bought myself a pair as well..it helps me get into “the zone” so to speak.

    The only thing that I thought was weird is that it comes in a huge box! Like it’s not even the same size as the sticks. Who’s idea was it to do that?? Another downer that I want to mention is the tape. The drumsticks are held together by a strip out of the box but it’s SO hard to remove properly. You know how sometimes when you remove a sticker there’s that icky sticky residue leftover? That’s what you’ll get with these. It took me probably half an hour just to get it all off. It seems like I’m not the only person with the problem either as multiple people have mentioned the same thing on amazon.

    But I don’t regret buying them. They feel good in my hands and are a great weight. 9/10 would buy again :)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
    This product was amazing I have used these for the week in feels great. Definitely high quality.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    This was very very good, the feel is really smooth, and it’s not too thick. Noise level is really good, and it looks nice. Very light, which is good for metal drummers. Very cool 😎
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    This was very very good, the feel is really smooth, and it’s not too thick. Noise level is really good, and it looks nice. Very light, which is good for metal drummers. Very cool 😎
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
    First, Vic Firth 5As are my favorite drum sticks.
    Second, the sticks did not come taped together like another reviewer mentioned. No sticky residue.
    Lastly, they did not come in a big box like another reviewer mentioned. They came in a smaller, recyclable paper envelope.
    Everything was great!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    These take me back. My drum teacher told me to put my thumb over the flag, close my fingers, and rotate my wrists 45 degrees in. A quarter century later, I still sometimes find myself checking my grip that way.

    I’ve been through countless 5AN sticks over the years from Pro mark, Zildjian, Vater, and even Ahead (maker of the “unbreakable” metal drumstick—clad, incidentally, in highly breakable plastic sheaths.)

    Anyways, these are the best. They feel the best, and they are super durable.

    I play harder than basically any other drummer I have ever met, and I can get these to last, relatively.

    I used to buy pro mark by the brick. They were okay, but these are better.

    Whatever you do, just don’t ever buy a Zildjian drumstick. They make their electronic drum sets look good by comparison.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
    These are nice sticks, But for me the tip is too tiny (wood tip stick) Have not seen the nylon tip version yet...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
    It’s pretty lightweight and is very fun to play drums with. The noise level is a little loud because of the drums. Very good grip and you can play really fast.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    USA made and used by professionals

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  • paul
    3.0 out of 5 stars Where were the tips….
    Reviewed in Singapore on July 14, 2024
    Just bought these sticks and slightly disappointed the rubber tips weren’t included.

    The product description isn’t clear as to what is included. The pictures of silicone tips inserted on the sticks & images of them packaged are somewhat misleading.

    Great sticks though.
  • Ritul
    5.0 out of 5 stars A huge upgrade!!
    Reviewed in India on April 29, 2018
    These sticks are a huge upgrade for me. The grip doesn't let sticks to slip from my fingers. Although I am not a professional drummer but still I can tell the difference between the two!! Worth the price!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A huge upgrade!!

    Reviewed in India on April 29, 2018
    These sticks are a huge upgrade for me. The grip doesn't let sticks to slip from my fingers. Although I am not a professional drummer but still I can tell the difference between the two!! Worth the price!!
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  • Darryl Lynch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Snare go brrrrr
    Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2024
    Decent set of sticks. I tried both bing and bong with great success.
  • Foued Laourine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feels good. Durable!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2024
    Good quality. Bounce is great. Perfect size. The flag serves as a marker for where you should hold it. Looks good. 100% recommend it!
  • dr_bunsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Profesjonalne pałeczki perkusyjne
    Reviewed in Poland on March 21, 2023
    Bardzo dobra jakość wykonania, idealne wyważenie dla każdego perkusisty. Trwałe, w atrakcyjnej cenie i pozwalają uzyskać odpowiednie efekty dźwiękowe nawet początkującym perkusistom. Bardzo udany zakup.
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