Vic Firth 55a Sticks

The vic firth x55a sticks may be the best go to drumsticks made.

Vic firth 55a sticks.

Vic firth 55a american classic hickory. My experience with these sticks are very similar to the vic firth 5a american classic hickory. The american classic drumsticks from vic firth is the most popular line of sticks and features basic wood tip nylon silver bullet soft touch kinetic force and vic grip. Remo ambassador coated drum head 14 inch 4 8.

The american classic line combines tradition and vic firth style. For example they re one of the first drum stick makers to create a carbon fiber model. With proper control these sticks can do the job of either of those other models. Vic firth 55a american classic drumsticks are like the goldilocks of drumsticks.

Drumeo partners with vic firth sticks duration. Other american classic extreme drumstick 5b x5b 4 7 out of 5 stars 144. Vic firth american classic 55a 4 6 out of 5 stars 77. The american classic line combines tradition and vic firth style.

New to symphonic collection. These carbon sticks will surprise you with how natural and woody they sound while also lasting far longer than a traditional hickory stick. With bold designs for fuller sound the classics are turned from select hickory a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. For more info on vic firth check out the vic firth company page.

With a diameter that sits right between the 5a and 5b the 55a is the perfect choice for when a 5b is just a little more stick than is required. Not as big as a 5b and not as light as a 5a. Show us what sticks you re swinging with and tag your photos with vicfirth and myperfectpair for a chance to be featured here. Legendary jazz pop session drummer steve gadd was the first to be immortalized with his own.

With bold designs the classics are turned from select hickory a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Combines the dimensions of 5a and 5b. Since its inception vic firth has relied on input and feedback from its endorsing artists when considering adding new sizes and shapes of sticks to its catalog. Today s vic firth sticks have come a long way from the company s humble beginnings over 50 years ago.

Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock making it highly durable. Description written by michael. American classic sticks are made from north american hickory wood for durability. Follow season 2 of the popular series vfjams live featuring vic firth artist family members alvin ford lenny reece peter erskine carlin white sean wright and steve smith.

Their feel and playability are classic. Product close up vic firth modern jazz collection a quintet of versatile sticks beta tested by some of today s top improvising artists.