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American Classic 1A Drumsticks ／ American Classic
The Vic Firth 1A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Classic 1A Drumsticks. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 16.811″ (427 mm) long. It has a wood other tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.811″ (427 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Other (Taj Mahal) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 1A |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
Shapes outside the categories listed here. Names like Custom, Disc, Taj Mahal and rubber tips are kept exactly as the maker wrote them.
Founded 1963 in New England, the world's largest stickmaker. Its founder was principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony. Merged with Zildjian in 2010. Japan distribution: Pearl.
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