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American Classic 5B Barrel Tip Drumsticks ／ American Classic
The Vic Firth 5BBRL is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Classic 5B Barrel Tip Drumsticks. It is .594″ (15.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood barrel tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .594″ (15.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 5BBRL |
| 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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.