Name: Vic Firth 5A Nova Hickory Black Drumsticks
SKU: VF-N5AB
Price: 5.57 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Vic Firth 5A Nova Hickory Black Drumsticks

Original price was: £6.19.Current price is: £5.57.

The Vic Firth Nova 5A Hickory Black Drum Stick offers the classic feel and dimensions of a traditional 5A stick, now in a striking black finish. Designed from budget-friendly hickory with minor cosmetic imperfections, this stick delivers balanced performance and durability for drummers across all genres.

Key Features:

Length: 16″
Diameter: .565″ (Medium – ideal balance between speed, control, and power)
Wood Type: American Hickory (Economy Grade) – strong and resilient with excellent shock absorption
Tip Shape: Tear Drop (Wood) – Produces warm cymbal tones and clear drum articulation
Taper: Medium – Offers a versatile response with balanced rebound
Finish: Black Paint – Stylish matte black finish with smooth grip and added visual appeal

Availability: In stock

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Estimated Delivery Date 19/08/2025

SKU: VF-N5AB

Quantity based pricing table

Min	Max	Unit Price
12	And more.	£5.29

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Description

The Nova 5A Hickory Black stick provides the same playing feel as Vic Firth’s classic 5A, with the added flair of a black finish. It’s an excellent choice for practice, live performance, or studio work-especially for players looking for an affordable stick without sacrificing performance.

Sound & Feel:

Versatile and Balanced – Medium taper and diameter work well across all musical styles
Warm, Controlled Tone – Tear drop tip ensures articulate sound on cymbals and drums
Sleek and Smooth Handling – Black painted finish adds style without compromising grip

Built to Last:

Crafted from American hickory with slight visual imperfections that don’t affect performance
Pitch- and weight-matched pairs provide consistent feel and tone
Manufactured to Vic Firth quality standards for reliability and playability

Ideal For:

Drummers of all levels looking for an affordable, high-performance stick
Players wanting classic 5A feel with a stylish black finish
Musicians in any genre needing a dependable, balanced stick for practice or performance

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.