Vic Firth
Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Drumsticks, Hickory, Nylon Tip
Model
5AN
Vic Firth American Classic 5AN sticks: the 5A with a nylon teardrop tip for clearer cymbals and a tip that lasts.
The Vic Firth American Classic 5AN is the 5A with a nylon teardrop tip. The versatile size of Vic Firth's best-selling stick stays the same; the synthetic tip makes cymbals clearer and wears more slowly.
What sets it apart
- Nylon teardrop tip, maximum clarity
- Tip lasts longer than wood
- Light and fast, every style
Nylon or wood: what the tip really changes
The body of the stick sets the feel; the tip sets the colour of the cymbals. With nylon, the attack gets sharper, almost glittering on a ride, where wood rounds the sound off. The 5AN keeps everything else from the 5A, from the American hickory to the medium taper. It is the simplest way to hear the difference without changing sticks.
Specifications
| Length | 16 in (40.64 cm) |
|---|---|
| Tip | Teardrop, nylon |
| Taper | Medium |
| Diameter | 0.565 in (1.44 cm) |
| Wood | American hickory |
| Finish | Lacquer |
What it's for
- Pop and rock where the ride has to stand out
- Studio work with defined cymbals
- Drummers who chip their wood tips
Compared with other manufacturers
Each maker offers its own nylon-tip 5A:
| Maker | Model | Diameter | Tip shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic 5AN | 0.565 in | Teardrop |
| Vater | Los Angeles 5A Nylon | 0.57 in | Oval |
| Promark | Rebound 5A Oval Nylon | 0.565 in | Oval |
| Vater | Classics 5A Nylon | 0.565 in | Teardrop |
Frequently asked questions
- 5A vs 5AN: what is the difference?
- The tip material. The 5A has a wood tip and the 5AN a nylon one; measurements and teardrop shape are the same.
- Why choose a nylon tip on a 5A?
- For clearer cymbals and a longer-lasting tip, according to Vic Firth. The sound is brighter than with a wood tip.
- What are the 5AN measurements?
- 16 in long and 0.565 in across, with a medium taper.
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