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American Heritage 5A Drumsticks ／ American Heritage
The Vic Firth AH5A is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Heritage 5A Drumsticks. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood teardrop tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Teardrop (Tear Drop) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈41g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Heritage |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | AH5A |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
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.