Description
The Vic Firth American Classic 55A splits the difference between two of the most popular stick sizes, borrowing the quick response of a 5A and the added heft of a 5B. It’s built for players who find a straight 5B too much stick but want more presence than a 5A delivers.
- Length: 16″
- Diameter: .580″
- Wood tip, deeply back-cut for sharper, more defined cymbal articulation
- Turned from select hickory
Hickory is the backbone of the American Classic series—dense enough to resist flex, which translates into a focused, pronounced tone at the head. That same density gives the wood real durability, letting it soak up hard rimshots and heavy backbeats without breaking down quickly. The back-cut wood tip is shaped specifically to sharpen your attack on cymbals, giving you clearer definition when riding or accenting.
Whether you’re stepping up from lighter sticks or dialing back from heavier ones, the 55A offers a middle ground that suits a wide range of playing styles, from kit work to ensemble settings. Sold as a pair.
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