
Vic Firth 5B American Classic Drumsticks – Hickory, Wood Tip | Made in USA
✅ PERFECT FOR
Rock, band, and hard-hitting drummers who need more mass and power behind every stroke — ideal for players who find the 5A slightly too light for their style, drummers who want a heavier stick that delivers authoritative backbeats and driving grooves without going full XL, and anyone who plays loud, high-energy music where extra stick weight translates directly into more presence and impact on stage.
Why Choose the Vic Firth 5B American Classic Drumsticks?
- 💪 Thicker and Heavier for More Power and Presence — At 0.595" (15.1mm) diameter — noticeably thicker than a 5A — the 5B delivers more mass behind each stroke, giving you greater volume, more authority on the drum head, and a bigger, bolder sound that cuts through in loud band and live performance settings.
- �팲 Premium American Hickory for Durability and Feel — Crafted from select American Hickory — the gold standard for drumstick construction — the 5B offers excellent durability to withstand hard hitting, natural flex under impact, and effective vibration dampening that protects your hands through demanding sessions.
- 🎯 16" Length for Reach and Leverage Across the Kit — At 16" (406mm), the 5B shares the same length as the 5A but with greater diameter, giving you the same reach across a wide kit while delivering significantly more power and weight transfer with every stroke.
- 🔵 Wood Tip for a Full, Warm Tone — The wood tip produces a warm, round, and musical tone on cymbals and drum heads — delivering a natural, rich response that complements the heavier feel of the 5B profile and sounds great both live and in studio recording situations.
- 🇺🇸 Made in the USA – American Classic® Precision and Quality — Part of Vic Firth’s legendary American Classic® series — trusted by professional drummers worldwide for over 30 years — precision-matched for weight and pitch in the USA to ensure a perfectly balanced, consistent pair every time.
Specifications
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | 5B |
| Series | American Classic® |
| Material | American Hickory |
| Tip Material | Wood |
| Length | 16" (406mm) |
| Diameter | 0.595" (15.1mm) |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Made In | USA |
| Barcode | 750795000272 |
| SKU | Vic Firth-5B |
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