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product_id: 1047075
title: "American Classic 5A Drum Sticks"
brand: "vic firth"
price: "£17.68"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vic Firth"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1047075-american-classic-5a-drum-sticks
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Premium USA Hickory wood Tear drop tip for rich cymbal tones World's #1 best-seller American Classic 5A Drum Sticks

**Brand:** vic firth
**Price:** £17.68
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your rhythm with the world’s favorite drumstick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** American Classic 5A Drum Sticks by vic firth
- **How much does it cost?** £17.68 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1047075-american-classic-5a-drum-sticks)

## Best For

- vic firth enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vic firth brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Grip:** Ideal weight and feel to keep you in the groove all session long
- • **Universal Pro Fit:** Perfectly balanced 5A size for every music style
- • **Trusted by Millions:** The #1 best-selling drumstick worldwide with 4.8-star acclaim
- • **Durable Craftsmanship:** Made from premium USA Hickory for long-lasting play
- • **Signature Sound Boost:** Tear drop tip delivers vibrant, rich cymbal resonance

## Overview

Vic Firth American Classic 5A Drum Sticks are the top-selling, versatile sticks crafted from premium USA Hickory. Featuring a tear drop tip for enhanced cymbal sound and a balanced weight ideal for all music styles, these drumsticks deliver professional quality and durability favored by drummers worldwide.

## Description

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

Review: Well-balanced drum sticks with consistent feel and quality - Great sticks that are evenly balanced. The Vic Firth American Classic 5A drum sticks feel consistent in weight and response, which makes them reliable for both practice and performance. They have a good natural feel in the hands and offer solid control for rudiments, grooves, and more dynamic playing. The balance makes them easy to adapt to different playing styles without feeling uneven or unpredictable. Durability is solid as well, holding up well under regular use depending on playing intensity. Overall, a dependable pair of drum sticks that deliver consistent quality, balance, and performance.
Review: My go to - great sticks.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002F741Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #141 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Drumsticks |
| Body Material | Hickory Wood |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Brand Name | Vic Firth |
| Color | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 14,474 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Drumsticks only |
| Item Dimensions | 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches |
| Item Type Name | Drumsticks |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches |
| Manufacturer | Vic Firth Drumsticks |
| Material | Hickory |
| Model Name | American Classic Hickory |
| Model Number | VIC 5A BAG |
| Part Number | 5A |
| Set Name | 4 pairs |
| UPC | 750795052615 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 30 day limited warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vic Firth
- **Color:** Natural
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches
- **Material:** Hickory
- **Model Name:** American Classic Hickory

## Images

![American Classic 5A Drum Sticks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rk09N1WYL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do these drumsticks come with anything ?**
A: Just the pair of drumsticks

**Q: what is the difference in 5A and 5B?**
A: American Classic® 5ATear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. Light and fast for jazz orchestral and pit work.L = 16" | Dia. = .565" American Classic® 5BTear drop tip. Ideal for rock‚ band and practice.L = 16" | Dia. = .595"

**Q: can you play these on a djembe?**
A: Definitely not. Djembe is to be only used with one's hands. These would destroy the skin and would sound terrible.

**Q: where is this drum, complete set manufacured at.**
A: These are drum sticks.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-balanced drum sticks with consistent feel and quality
*by B***N on May 6, 2026*

Great sticks that are evenly balanced. The Vic Firth American Classic 5A drum sticks feel consistent in weight and response, which makes them reliable for both practice and performance. They have a good natural feel in the hands and offer solid control for rudiments, grooves, and more dynamic playing. The balance makes them easy to adapt to different playing styles without feeling uneven or unpredictable. Durability is solid as well, holding up well under regular use depending on playing intensity. Overall, a dependable pair of drum sticks that deliver consistent quality, balance, and performance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go to
*by C***K on May 8, 2026*

great sticks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price, good sticks minus the tape
*by D***N 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 :)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vic Firth American Classic 5A Drum Sticks
- Evans RealFeel - Drum Practice Pad - Drum Pad - Drummer Practice Pad - Gum Rubber & Neoprene, 2 Sided, 12 Inch
- Vic Firth American Classic 5B

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-05-17*