Vic Firth 3A Wood Tip Drum Sticks VF-3A-0

Vic Firth American Classic 3A Drumstick

£13.89

The industry standard, with extra punch โ€“ The Vic Firth American Classic 3A offers a thicker diameter and shorter length for drummers who want a compact, powerful stick with excellent control and balance. Designed for aggressive players needing quick response and durability.

Key Features:

  • Length: 16โ€ณ

  • Diameter: .580โ€ณ (Medium-Thick โ€“ for added power and a solid grip)

  • Wood Type: Select American Hickory โ€“ dense, durable, and shock-absorbent

  • Tip Shape: Barrel (Wood) โ€“ Focused sound with strong articulation, especially on cymbals

  • Taper: Short โ€“ For a fast, front-weighted feel with increased strength

  • Finish: Lacquer โ€“ Smooth, natural feel with moisture resistance

Availability: In stock
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Estimated Delivery Date 17/07/2025
 SKU: VF-3A

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Description

The Vic Firth 3A is ideal for drummers who want the girth of a heavy stick without excess length. With a short taper and barrel tip, it delivers quick response, full sound, and added durabilityโ€”perfect for rock, pop, or high-impact playing.

Sound & Feel:

  • Compact and Powerful โ€“ Slightly shorter design with a thick shaft offers more control and quick rebound.

  • Ideal for Aggressive Styles โ€“ Perfect for rock, punk, and louder genres that demand strength and articulation.

  • Defined Cymbal and Drum Sound โ€“ The barrel tip creates a focused, punchy tone with excellent projection.

Built to Last:

  • Made from premium American hickory, known for its strength and vibration control.

  • Heat-treated and pitch/weight matched for professional consistency.

  • Manufactured in the USA at Vic Firthโ€™s Boston facility under strict quality control.

Ideal For:

  • Drummers who want a thicker, shorter stick for power and control

  • Players in loud or high-energy musical environments

  • Musicians seeking durable sticks with a compact feel and strong articulation

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 ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. 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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