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American Classic 5B Nylon Vic Grip Drumsticks ／ American Classic
The Vic Firth 5BNVG is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Classic 5B Nylon Vic Grip Drumsticks. It is .594″ (15.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon teardrop tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .594″ (15.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Teardrop (Tear Drop) |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Vic Grip |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 5BNVG |
| 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.
Halfway between a ball and a flat face. The tone shifts with your angle of attack, and on cymbals it balances definition against body. A genuine all-rounder.
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.