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American Sound 5A Drumsticks ／ American Sound
The Vic Firth AS5A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Sound 5A Drumsticks. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈48g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Sound |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | AS5A |
| 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.
A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
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.