Name: Vic Firth 5B American Sound Drumsticks
SKU: VF-AS5B
Price: 14.19 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Vic Firth 5B American Sound Drumsticks

£14.19

The Vic Firth 5B American Sound Drumsticks are designed for drummers who want the power and durability of a classic 5B with enhanced cymbal clarity. Crafted from premium American hickory, they offer excellent strength, shock absorption and projection, while the round wood tip provides a focused, articulate cymbal response.

Key Features:

Length: 16″ – Standard length for balanced reach and control
Diameter: .595″ – Medium-large profile for power, durability and projection
Wood Type: Select American Hickory – Dense, durable and shock-absorbent
Tip Shape: Round Wood Tip – Focused, articulate cymbal sound with increased clarity
Taper: Medium – Balanced rebound for versatile playing
Finish: Lacquer – Smooth, natural feel with light moisture resistance

Availability: In stock with our supplier

Estimated Delivery Date 01/06/2026

SKU: VF-AS5B

Description
Delivery & Returns
Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Description

Part of the American Sound range, the 5B model takes the familiar feel of a traditional 5B and enhances it with a full round tip. This design helps produce a brighter, more focused cymbal sound while maintaining the solid feel and dependable response expected from a versatile 5B stick.

Design & Feel:

5B profile provides a strong, confident feel in the hands
Round tip enhances cymbal clarity and definition
Medium taper balances rebound, control and durability
Hickory construction supports powerful playing with reliable shock absorption
Comfortable for a wide range of playing styles

Built to Perform:

Durable hickory construction suited to regular use
Reliable for rehearsal, studio and live performance
Consistent response for dependable matched pairs
Strong projection for louder playing environments
Trusted Vic Firth quality throughout

Ideal For:

Rock, pop and general purpose playing
Drummers who prefer the feel of a 5B stick
Players focused on cymbal articulation and clarity
Studio, rehearsal and live performance use
Versatile playing across multiple genres

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over £250 and others start from just £3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

More Delivery & Return Information

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.