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Vater Sugar Maple Los Angeles 5A Wood Tip Drum Sticks VSM5AW-0

Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles Drumstick, Oval Wood Tip

Original price was: £11.49.Current price is: £10.34.

The Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles Drumstick (Wood Tip) is designed for drummers seeking a lightweight, articulate stick with a warm, natural tone. Crafted from sugar maple and with an oval wood tip, this model delivers clarity and musicality across various playing styles.

Key Features

  • Length: 16″

  • Diameter: 0.570″ – Classic 5A size with balanced feel

  • Material: Sugar Maple – Lightweight and quick, reducing fatigue

  • Tip Shape: Oval Wood – Produces warm, full-bodied tones on drums and cymbals

  • Taper: Medium – Offers smooth rebound and control for diverse techniques

  • Balance: Well-distributed weight for versatile performance

  • Finish: Lacquered – Provides a secure grip and comfortable feel

  • Made in USA – Precision weighting and pairing for consistency

Availability: In stock
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Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025
 SKU: VSM5AW

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Description

Warmth Meets Speed

The maple construction ensures a fast, nimble feel while the wood tip adds a rich, full tone on cymbals and drums—ideal for musical nuance and warmth.

Balanced Versatility

With a classic 5A profile, medium taper, and even weight distribution, this stick offers a familiar feel that adapts well to rock, funk, jazz, and studio play.

Musical Articulation

The oval wood tip provides a natural, round sound, making it a great choice for expressive stick definition across the kit.

Comfort and Consistency

A sleek lacquer finish enhances grip, and Vater’s matched pairs deliver reliable balance and pitch every time.

Great For:

  • Players who want maple’s lightness but prefer wood-tip warmth

  • Sessions that demand nuanced drum and cymbal tones

  • Musicians seeking an all-round 5A with natural feel and musicality

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.

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.

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