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American Custom SD5 Echo Drumsticks ／ American Custom
The Vic Firth SD5 is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Custom SD5 Echo Drumsticks. It is .669″ (17.0 mm) in diameter and 15.748″ (400 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a long taper.
| Diameter | .669″ (17.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.748″ (400 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈56g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Custom |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | SD5 |
| 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.
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.
Tags models presented for classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.