Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music!

Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music!

For the 5B player looking for a brighter sound and increased tip durabilty.

More substantial than a 5A, but not overpowering. Medium taper for a great balance. The American Classic® 5B has long been one of the world’s most popular drumstick models. The American Classic® line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs, the Classics are turned from select hickory — a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response.

A scaled down American Classic® stick with great balance. Perfect when speed and touch are top priority.

Vic Firth's NOVA 7A Wood Tip Drumsticks are crafted of the same high quality wood used for Vic Firth brand sticks. Each pair is weight-sorted and tone-paired using Vic Firth's innovative technology.

The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound and deeply back-cut tips for intensified cymbal response, American Classic drumsticks are turned from select hickory, further enhancing their durability and sound. These sticks feature a black finish.

Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums. Also available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black and Color Wrap.

Nylon tip offers the 7A player a brighter color on cymbals.

For over 30 years, the American Classic® drumstick series has been the popular choice of countless drummers. As successful as the American Classic® series has been, players throughout the world continue to request longer versions of some popular models. “Extreme” models within the American Classic® series each feature an extra 1/2″ of length, providing extra reach and power!

An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A.

Our classic 5A design, in a bright white finish.

For those who appreciate the 2B, but want a little more reach and leverage! Oval tip for a full sound.

Our classic 5B design, crafted in Japanese white oak. For the 5B player looking for a denser stick with more power and articulation.

Kinetic energy is a function of mass and speed. Because of the more dense material added to the butt end of these American Classic sticks they can be played longer and harder with less fatigue. They can also help you play faster!

Like the 5B, with more power and reach. For over 30 years, the American Classic® drumstick series has been the popular choice of countless drummers. As successful as the American Classic® series has been, players throughout the world continue to request longer versions of some popular models. “Extreme” models within the American Classic® series each feature an extra 1/2″ of length, providing extra reach and power!

Combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A.<br> Affectionately referred to as the “diet 5A”, the 85A combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A for a perfectly balanced stick with a lighter touch.<br> The American Classic® line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs, the Classics are turned from select hickory — a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response.

These are the thickest stick you can get. They are incredibly strong and durable, while allowing you to grip them even with sweaty hands. If you are a hard hitting drummer, you cannot go wrong here.

With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Melody House.<br><br>Features:<br>-Increased length and exaggerated taper<br>-Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks<br>-More room to choke up or lay back<br>-Affords greater power and dynamic range<br>-Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch<br>-Length: 17"<br>-Diameter: 0.555"

Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums. Also available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black and Color Wrap.

For the 5B player looking for a brighter sound and increased tip durabilty.

Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice when a 5B is just a little more stick than required.

Bright cymbal sounds and tip durability for those who like the power of our Rock model.

For over 30 years the American Classic 5A and 5B have been the choice of countless drummers. Now, the most popular sticks in the world are available with a classic and distinctive black finish!

Our 5B with a dense material in the butt end. Play longer, harder and faster with less fatigue!

With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Melody House.<br><br>Features:<br>-Increased length and exaggerated taper<br>-Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks<br>-More room to choke up or lay back<br>-Affords greater power and dynamic range<br>-Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch<br>-Length: 17"<br>-Diameter: 0.600"

A nylon tip brings extra brightness and durability to the most popular stick in the world.

Vic Grip provides an anti-slip finish on our classic 5A design.

Vic Firth CMN American Classic Metal Nylon Tip Drum Sticks feature an oval tip. The Vic Firth CMN offers extra reach and power.

Our classic 5B design, customized for sweaty players. Lacquer-free with special PureGrit processing for added abrasive texture.<br>Because every drummer’s body chemistry is unique, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to finding a way to improve grip. Vic Firth’s American Classic® PureGrit sticks are designed to offer two new tactile experiences for the 5A and 5B player. Together with our classic clear lacquer, VicGrip and DoubleGlaze, the PureGrit option offers players even more possibilities to find their own perfect feel.

For the 7A player looking for more reach and the bright sound of nylon.

With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Melody House><br><br>Features:<br>-Increased length and exaggerated taper<br>-Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks<br>-More room to choke up or lay back<br>-Affords greater power and dynamic range<br>-Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch<br>-Length: 17"<br>-Diameter: 0.585"

Vic Firth American Jazz 1 drumsticks have the heavy shaft of a 5B stick, but the very long taper keeps the weight in back so they feel really light! The taper keeps everything really bouncy on the ride so you'll have no trouble driving the bus on fast charts.

A slightly elongated 55A shaft with a medium taper and oval tip. The thicker diameter helps deliver a little more weight and emphasis to the ride cymbal.

A long stick with a long taper. Excellent reach and rebound! Taj Mahal tip for multiple cymbal sounds.

Our classic 5A design‚ featuring a dense felt head. The result is an extremely well balanced stick with a sound that is warmer than a conventional wood tip. A great choice for drum set‚ multi-percussion or percussion ensemble settings.

Vic Firth drumsticks are the choice of top players in all different genres. Whether you play rock, jazz, country, pop, or other musical styles, there's a pair of Vic Firth drumsticks made to fit your taste. From their precision manufacturing and matching methods to their amazing product range, Vic Firth offers quality you can depend on, no matter what you play. So if you're looking for a great pair of sticks to wield behind your drum kit, Melody House has the Vic Firth drumsticks you need.

Classic 5A design, featuring a lacquer-free finish, along with a unique abrasive process which adds a touch of "grittiness" and raw wood texture to the shaft. Perfect for sweaty hands.

The Vic Firth 5BBRL American Classic 5B Sticks with Wood Barrel Tip features a 5B profile with a barrel shaped tip. The tip's reduced surface area provides a more focused cymbal sound while retaining great playability and versatility.

Double Coat of Lacquer Finish<br> Our classic 5B design, treated with our DoubleGlaze lacquer formula. A consistent and classic feel that’s great for dry hands.<br>Because every drummer’s body chemistry is unique, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to finding a way to improve grip. Vic Firth’s American Classic® DoubleGlaze sticks are designed to offer a new tactile experience for the 5A and 5B player. Together with our classic clear lacquer, VicGrip and PureGrit, the DoubleGlaze option offers players even more possibilities to find their own perfect feel.

American Heritage® drumsticks feature the dimensional specifications of our most popular American Classic® models, but are crafted in maple rather than hickory for greater rebound and flex. This series allows drummers to have the feel of their favorite American Classic® model but with a lighter and more "airy" sound - especially on cymbals. This unique approach is another extension of our effort to offer drummers the ability to change their sound and color without changing feel and balance.

Round tip. Ideal for orchestral work, rock and band. A legendary practice stick.

SD1 with an adjustable hinge that forces correct grip technique. Great for beginners, or anyone looking for a technique check-up!<br> Designed as a learning tool by drummer, percussionist, clinician and author, Sam Ruttenberg, HingeStix® force drummers to hold their drumsticks correctly. Adjustable plastic swivel pads position the thumb, index finger and middle finger for the perfect fulcrum. The exact balance point is achieved every time the player picks up these sticks. Additionally, the player will develop proper finger technique and learn to feel the natural rebound of the drumstick. This all results in a smooth and relaxed approach to playing with no fear of hand fatigue. Holding the sticks incorrectly is impossible with the unique design of the HingeStix® Practice Drumsticks! HingeStix® are offered in two of the world’s most popular models: American Custom® SD1 and American Classic® 5A. For each model, two plastic swivel pads unscrew and can be adjusted to a secondary hole location. This allows the player to choose the balance point that best suits the size of their hand. “Establishing a correct grip with beginning students is surely one of the biggest challenges for teachers,” states Neil Larrivee, Director of Education and Product Development for Vic Firth Co. “A device that ensures the student is setting their grip correctly each and every time is a huge plus! A player starting with the correct grip will excel at a much faster rate and with much more enjoyment. HingeStix® are the perfect choice to get it right from the start!” “Even professionals can use work on their grip,” adds Sam Ruttenberg, creator of HingeStix®. “Many can be guilty of holding the sticks so tightly that fatigue sets in. These practice sticks create an experience where your playing becomes much smoother. When you go back to your standard sticks, you will see how much more efficient and proficient your playing will be!”

The 3A is perfect for drummers looking for a little more front-end weight. This is due to its short taper which offers a great feel. You can lightly "throw" these sticks down (during lighter playing) and they have a nice rebound to them. Played a little harder, they give you a heavier, fuller sound. All in, a surprisingly versatile pair of sticks.

Larger Fulcrum for Increased Control and Range<br><br> With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Melody House.<br><br>Features:<br>-Increased length and exaggerated taper<br>-Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks<br>-More room to choke up or lay back<br>-Affords greater power and dynamic range<br>-Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch <br>-Length is 17"<br>-Diameter is 0.570"

Slightly thinner than the 5A with an extra long taper for unbelievable response and playability. Elongated arrow tip provides a broad surface area, perfect for pulling lots of complex overtones out of the cymbals.

Vic Grip provides an anti-slip finish on our classic 7A design.

Your drumsticks can't do everything; so to facilitate the next-level of music, next-level thinking is required. That's why Vic Firth are constantly collaborating with the world's top players to create fresh sounds, taking music to original and exciting places. American Heritage drumsticks feature the dimensional specifications of the popular American Classic models, but are crafted in maple rather than hickory, offering greater rebound and flex. This series allows drummers to have the feel of their favorite Classic model, but with a lighter, more "airy" sound, especially on cymbals. The AH5A is for the 5A player looking for a the weight and distinctive sound of a maple stick.

Double Coat of Lacquer Finish<br> Our classic 5A design, treated with our DoubleGlaze lacquer formula. A consistent and classic feel that’s great for dry hands.Because every drummer’s body chemistry is unique, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to finding a way to improve grip. Vic Firth’s American Classic® DoubleGlaze sticks are designed to offer a new tactile experience for the 5A and 5B player. Together with our classic clear lacquer, VicGrip and PureGrit, the DoubleGlaze option offers players even more possibilities to find their own perfect feel.

With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Melody House.<br><br>Features:<br>-Increased length and exaggerated taper<br>-Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks<br>-More room to choke up or lay back<br>-Affords greater power and dynamic range<br>-Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch<br>-Length: 17"<br>-Diameter: 0.540"

American Heritage® drumsticks feature the dimensional specifications of the most popular American Classic® models, but are crafted in maple rather than hickory for greater rebound and flex. This series allows drummers to have the feel of their favorite American Classic® model but with a lighter and more "airy" sound - especially on cymbals. This unique approach is another extension of the effort to offer drummers the ability to change their sound and color without changing feel and balance.

Aluminum tip produces cymbal sounds that cut and carry with amazing brilliance and clarity.

The unmistakable sound and feel of maple! A 5B diameter with a long taper for great rebound. Small barrel tip provides a focused cymbal sound.

Round tip. Ideal for light orchestral and pit playing.

Since the launch of their own stick line in 1990, Vater has quickly become one of the top stick manufacturers in the world today. The Vater factory produces over ten thousand sticks per day, which are shipped to over a thousand drum shops and music stores in thirty-five countries. Diameter: 19/32" Length: 16"

A one of a kind design specifically for today’s electronic drums. Long taper also provides a great touch and sound on acoustic drums and cymbals.

Vater Sugar Maple Piccolo The Vater Sugar Maple Piccolo drumstick has a 2B style with a long and gradual taper and a small round tip.<br>Brings out a mature, sweet voice from drums and cymbals. Maple can provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick. Many of Vater’s popular Hickory models are also offered in Maple for players who prefer a certain profile but desire the tone / volume changes that only Sugar Maple can provide.

An 8D shaft with a medium taper for great balance. Unique nylon tip marries elements of a barrel and an oval, for bright and well-defined cymbal sounds.

Our 5A in Japanese white oak. More dense than hickory, Japanese oak provides added power and articulation.

5A with a durable synthetic felt ball on the butt end. Great for cymbal swells and quick changes to warm drum tones.

An 8D shaft with a little extra length for a great up-front feel. Well-balanced with a medium taper, proportionate neck and oval tip

Vater Nylon Tip American Hickory Drum Sticks. Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than Maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or "brown" hickory, is found closer to the tree's center and is slightly denser and heavier than "white" hickory. These drum sticks have an oval tip for greater surface contact and a heavier shoulder and added length for attack and punch.

Vic Firth AJ3 American Jazz Wood Tip Drumsticks feature an 8D shaft that feels like it plays itself. The Vic Firth American Jazz series drumsticks are made of select hickory and was developed for the player who is looking for ultimate rebound on the drum and ride cymbal.

An SD1 General with a hard, spun felt ball attached to the butt end. Ideal for fast changes on cymbals.

Vater drumsticks are a great choice for any drummer. Whether you rock out behind an acoustic kit, an electronic kit, or auxiliary percussion, Vater makes a stick that's ideal for the sound you're after. Constructed with premium woods and with careful thought to the individual drummer, Sweetwater has a set of Vater drumsticks for you whether you play metal, rock, jazz, country, latin, or even march with the band. Vater drumsticks and line of specialty sticks, mallets, brushes, and accessories put tonal choice, playability, and dependability into your hands.<br><br>The VHRW are meant to give you classic rock sound with a full-sized barrel tip for a range of tone and dynamic playability. They have a longer shaft for weight and extra reach around your kit.<br><br>Vater VHRW Drum Sticks Features:<br>-16-5/8" length<br>-Wooden tip<br>-Hickory<br>-For acoustic, electronic, and auxiliary percussion kits

A scaled down version of our SD1 General. Perfect for a young student’s hands.

Stewart's stick features a rounded oval style bead that provides crisp, clear, articulate tones on cymbals and full-body tones from drums combined with superb balance and rebound,

The 19A series is designed with an adjustable rubber ring which allows even softer playing. Just spread out the birch dowels and play with real sensitivity and control.

Durable Bamboo Wood, Soft Grip and Classic Design.

A totally new thinner rubber for natural feel and perfect grip. The lock system allows the spread of the wire to be adjusted in to three different positions. Colorcoded for easy identification in your stickbag.

Dynabeats are the sticks that didn’t quite make the grade to become Wincent Drumsticks. They are still made of selected hickory and treated with UWP (Unique Wax Protection), but they are not pitched or weighted in pairs and may carry some smaller defects such as spots, different colors etc. However for rehearsal, schools or those with a smaller wallet, these sticks are perfect.

Dynabeats are the sticks that didn’t quite make the grade to become Wincent Drumsticks. They are still made of selected hickory and treated with UWP (Unique Wax Protection), but they are not pitched or weighted in pairs and may carry some smaller defects such as spots, different colors etc. However for rehearsal, schools or those with a smaller wallet, these sticks are perfect.

Dynabeats are the sticks that didn’t quite make the grade to become Wincent Drumsticks. They are still made of selected hickory and treated with UWP (Unique Wax Protection), but they are not pitched or weighted in pairs and may carry some smaller defects such as spots, different colors etc. However for rehearsal, schools or those with a smaller wallet, these sticks are perfect.