{"product_id":"vic-firth-american-classic-5an-nylon-tip-drumsticks","title":"Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip Drumsticks","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up your performance with the global standard for working drummers: the Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip Drumsticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing the legendary, highly versatile 5A footprint, this premium hickory model is equipped with a durable, injection-molded nylon tip for a crisp, articulate attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt serves as the quintessential choice for drummers across all genres, delivering an uncompromised balance of power, weight distribution, and lightning-fast rebound control in both live venues and precision recording environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery pair is turned from select, high-grade North American Hickory—a dense structural hardwood prized for its immense resilience and natural ability to absorb heavy mechanical shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy capturing the harsh vibrations of rimshots and heavy crash accents, these sticks protect your hands and wrists from fatigue over extended playing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter turning, each stick undergoes Vic Firth's meticulous pairing process, matching them by weight and pitch to ensure an identical tactile feel and auditory response from both hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5AN variant features an oval synthetic tip that is deeply locked onto the wood shoulder using a high-pressure molding technique, preventing the tips from cracking, shearing, or flying off during intense heavy-rock tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis clear nylon head generates an ultra-bright, modern, and high-definition \"ping\" off ride cymbals, bells, and hi-hats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt cuts through thick wall-of-sound guitar tracks with surgical precision while maintaining a punchy, deep fundamental note when moving across your acoustic tom-toms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect North American Hickory: High-density hardwood provides maximum split resistance and elite shock absorption for intense, heavy-hitting longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulate Oval Nylon Tips: Precision-molded synthetic tips yield an exceptionally bright, clear cymbal definition and a snappy, modern head response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply Fused Tip Retention: Advanced manufacturing processes chemically and physically bond the nylon head to the wood shoulder to eliminate premature tip failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 5A Framework: Medium-taper spacing profile sets the industry benchmark for versatile weight distribution, offering quick rebound and ample forward throwing force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched by Weight and Pitch: Sorted via advanced computer analytics into identical pairs, eliminating the annoying variance common in budget stick lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent Type: Premium Acoustic Drumsticks \/ Percussion Mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Designation: 5AN (American Classic Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick Size Profile Layout: Standard 5A Dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Stick Material: Premium North American Hickory Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Type Shape: Oval Nylon Tip (Fused Injection Molded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor \/ Visual Coating Finish: Clear, Slip-Resistant Natural Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogo Identification Imprint: Classic Vic Firth American Classic Flag Stamp (Black Ink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick Length Dimension: 16.00 inches \/ 40.64 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick Grip Diameter: 0.565 inches \/ 1.44 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder Taper Type: Medium Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Musical Style Applications: Rock, Pop, Punk, Fusion, Funk, Jazz, Latin, and Professional Studio Tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Pair of Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip Drumsticks (2 Sticks Total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42872303255623,"sku":"31500028","price":339.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/6598\/6375\/files\/vic-firth-american-classic-5an-nylon-tip-drumsticks-1853156.png?v=1781289493","url":"https:\/\/philtron.co.za\/products\/vic-firth-american-classic-5an-nylon-tip-drumsticks","provider":"Philtron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}