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.

Vic Firth Colin Mcnutt's Signature Series snare sticks has an oval tip with a medium-long taper provides great balance with quick response at all dynamic levels. <br><br>

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

A medium taper and full round tip enhance the colors that are possible on Kevlar® heads.

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.

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.

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.

With a unique barrel tip and long taper for quick rebound and added control. In wood or nylon tip.

Elongated tip with a long shoulder and short taper. Provides the feel of a 5A with the beef of a 5B.

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!

When Vic Firth crafted Keith Moon Signature Series drumsticks, they matched them to the exact specifications that Keith used throughout his career. Needless to say, they can take serious punishment! These sticks feature a unique combination of medium shaft, fast-sloping medium taper, and 15.813" length. Built from hickory with an oval wood tip, Vic Firth Keith Moon Signature Series drumsticks pack the massive punch you'd expect from sticks with this legendary drummer's name on them.<br>Vic Firth drumsticks are the choice of top players in all kinds of 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. If you want great sticks at a great price, Sweetwater has plenty of Vic Firth products to choose from. Choose the sticks the pros have been depending on for over four decades - Vic Firth sticks!

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

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

A short tear drop tip on a 5A shaft. Provides superior cymbal definition with excellent rebound. In wood or nylon tip.

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.

Two-sided hammer produces both brilliant and warm chime sounds.

A retractable wire brush featuring light gauge wire and a smooth rubber handle. Fast and easy to play.

For 22”– 26” bass drums.

For 28”– 30” bass drums.

An elongated ROCK shaft with a blended taper and tip, delivering an ideal combination of power and playability. Features a royal blue matte paint in the gripping area for a unique feel.

Limited Edition "70th Collection", featuring a new and improved black finish and commemorative logo in eye-popping chrome! This classic barrel tip stick was the first Vic Firth signature stick and remains one of the world’s most popular models!

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

A retractable plastic brush with stiff thick bristles for greater projection.

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"

Medium. The most versatile mallet of the series. An all-purpose marimba mallet.

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.

Vater MV20 drumsticks are shorter than most marching sticks, yet fuller than nearly all drum set sticks. This opens up new possibilities for the multi-percussionist. The full 0.650" width transitions easily between kit, concert, and marching percussion. And the shorter length (16.25") makes the Vater MV20s handier for the practice pad and easier to incorporate into your session work. Vater's hand-selected hickory shines in the MV20s, which feel stout and balanced in the hands. Whether you're looking to build chops or desiring a beefier stick for the stage, Melody House recommends giving a set of Vater MV20 drumsticks a go.<br><br>Vater MV20 Marching Snare Sticks Features:<br>-Short and full marching sticks<br>-Great for the practice pad, concert percussion, and drum set<br>-16.25" length, 0.650" width<br>-Acorn tips are responsive and articulate - good for buzzes to single strokes<br>-Vater's select hickory feels stout and balanced in the hand

Round tip. Ideal for light orchestral and pit playing.

A long, “reverse tear drop” tip and moderately long taper. Rebounds with ease and bold sound.

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 retractable brush with a wood handle provides a natural feel in the hand. Medium gauge wire and an infinitely adjustable brush spread.

A Rock shaft and tip with a special taper for great feel and durability. With Vic Grip for a slip resistant grip. Known as one of the pioneers of contemporary double-bass technique, Charlie Benante has been an influence on countless drummers throughout the world! Idolized as the drummer for the band Anthrax since 1983, he has had a big part in popularizing the blast beat technique with thrash metal. “I’ve played Vic’s sticks for 3 decades now and to me, it’s the only real choice!” states Benante. “Vic has so many great models, but I would always end up using two separate choices for our shows. I really wanted to develop a stick that could provide me with what I liked about both and put it into one. With this new stick, I now have that!” The Charlie Benante Signature Stick features a Rock shaft and tip with a special taper that provides great feel and enhanced durability. Slip-resistant Vic Grip provides superior hold, making this stick an ideal choice for the “crashing on the ride” technique that Charlie is known for. “I’m a hitter, and I don’t play light,” continues Charlie. “I don’t like a thin stick, but I also don’t like a stick that is too heavy. My new Signature stick combines everything I need, and the quality speaks for itself!”

The original. Blends the feel of a traditional tenor mallet with the sound of a snare stick. Great for both indoor and outdoor applications. Nylon head.

Very soft. Ideal for soft rolls, legato strokes and the richest sounds.

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.

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.

Vic Firth M134 Orchestral Series Xylophone Mallets are dark and bold for xylophone and bells. Medium hard urethane.<br>For the discriminating orchestral and symphonic band performer, the Orchestral Series offers six mallets designed for xylophone and seven for bells. With an extraordinary amount of sound color possible, these mallets feature rattan handles. Also, an outstanding choice for marching band and drum & bugle corps.

Hard / Black Multi-ply Cord 3 color-coded models feature hard rubber cores that produce a rich sonority. Satin finished birch handles with graduated sized heads and proportionate weights for effortless projection and great speed over the entire instrument.

Large 1 1/2" lexan disk. The larger hard disk allows the mallet to rebound from drum head to drum head quickly without contacting the rims. Great for articulating scrapes, sweeps and windmills.<br><br>Vater MVT2XL Tenor Mallets (Pair). Vater MVT2XL Tenor Mallets feature a clear Lexan head for full, ultra-staccato sound. Drums Vater. Drums, Drum Accessories, Mallets

John Dolmayan Signature Series, L = 16", Dia. = .585"

Angled wired solve the age-old problem of wire brushes snagging on new coated heads. Triple-crimped retractable pull-rod.

Long and thin for speed and response. Helmet shaped tip provides boldness on toms, brilliance on cymbals.

For 14”– 18” bass drums.

Designed for playing with a light touch while retaining the classic Rute sound. Great for medium and small group playing. With seven dowels (.156”).

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

VM-R2 The medium mallet creates a full sound and is a great blend of attack and tone. The length of the mallet allows you to have the versatility to choke up or to hold the mallets further back for more leverage Marimba Mallets 3 graduated sized heads feature large rubber cores wrapped with 100% wool yarn and Satin finished Birch handles. Each model produces a full-focused tone and distinct timbre over the entire instrument.

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

Medium yarn marimba mallet that is ideal in the lower two-thirds of the instrument. Synthetic core; birch shafts.