Vic Firth American Heritage 5A
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. Tear drop tip combines with maple for rich cymbal sounds. Length: 16 Diameter: .565
Product Features
- Model AH5A
- Length: 16″
- Diameter: 0.565″
- Lightweight Maple
- Teardrop Tip
I tried ALL of the brands and I found my new best friends in the Vic Firth Heritage Maple line So like most drummers, I have had about every stick out there and wanted to give these a try in a common size but with the maple characteristics. They are how I expected them to be in terms of lighter than hickory and slightly bouncier. I do like the way my snare and toms sound now with mics with these tips, more full spectrum with lows-mids-highs all present (full bodied). However the hi-hats appear to have lost a bit of the metallic sound and now have more wooden stick click instead. I…
Great Sticks After 30 years, I felt I needed to make the switch from hickory to maple, in an effort to save my hands from tension and shock. I tried ALL of the brands and I found my new best friends in the Vic Firth Heritage Maple line…the 5As are for me! If you’re looking for a lighter tone from your cymbals so the guys at the front of the stage will stop giving you the stink-eye for playing too loud– maple may be a great choice for you too! And my hands don’t hurt anymore from trying to muscle the…