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Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - 5B (4-pack)

American Hickory Drumsticks with Acorn-shaped Tips, 16" Length, and 0.605" Diameter - 4 pairs
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Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - 5B (4-pack)
Price:$35 and 95 cents
$6.00 suggested monthly payments with 6 month financing‡ 36 month financing available* with $399.00 minimum purchase on one invoice.
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Vater Prepacks: A Smarter Way to Buy Sticks

Wood drumsticks break. It's just part of our job. So instead of rushing out to the music store 10 minutes before showtime, why not stock up for a rainy day, and save money in the process, with Vater drumstick prepacks? Vater's select hickory feels substantial in the hands. Plus, each pair of these 5As is matched by weight for exceptional left-right balance. Finally, Vater's wood tips exhibit a dynamic response on cymbals and a familiar rebound on drums for accurate buzzes and rudiments.

Discover a better drumstick with Vater

Whether you play an acoustic kit, electronic drums, or auxiliary percussion, Vater drumsticks and accessories put tonal choice, playability, and dependability into your hands. The company's offerings range from signature sticks from industry heavy hitters to off-the-shelf maple and hickory sticks for jazz to metal players, in addition to plenty of specialty products. Make sure to contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find the right Vater products for you.

Vater American Hickory Drumsticks Features:

  • 4 pairs of Vater 5B drumsticks
  • Made from select American hickory
  • Each pair is matched by weight for exceptional left/right balance
  • Wood tips offer a dynamic cymbal sound and familiar rebound
  • Front weighted for a fast, direct attack
  • 16-in. length with 0.605-in. diameter
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Tech Specs

  • Type: 4-pair Drumstick Pack
  • Model: American Hickory Series
  • Material: American Hickory
  • Size: 5B
  • Length: 16"
  • Diameter: 0.605"
  • Taper: Medium
  • Tip Material: Wood
  • Tip Shape: Acorn
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VSP5BW

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Reviews

A bargain (especially now that the price of drumsticks is through the roof)

Normally I'm a ProMark guy, but the cost has gotten so out of hand ($ for classic hickory, wood tip) that I decided to switch back to Vater (I used them years ago) and go for the 4-pack bundle. I'm not disappointed. They're straight as an arrow, the weights match, and they have a great feel. Because I play out so often, my sticks are loose in my stick bag, so I take a fine point sharpie and mark the matching pairs on the bottom.


Overall, these are great sticks; especially for a little over $ a pair.

Vater 5b drumsticks
Vater sticks have last longer than other name brands I have tried. They feel good as any other as well.
Best 5Bs; best sticks
Title says it all. Vaters just. Don't. Break. Very consistent quality and sticks.

Talk about bang for your buck.
Music background: Hit things to make loud boom boom and tssssh sounds
Long lasting sticks
I've used these sticks for about 1-2 years consistently and they're the most long lasting sticks and that's coming from someone who loves rimshots! Also love the grip and thickness that make me love these particular sticks.
Music background: Church Drummer
Dependable Sticks
The title says it all. I've tried every brand of stick I can think of and these are easily the longest lasting of the bunch. The tip, shoulder and shaft almost never break/split. The middle of the stick will get worn down by rim shots and will eventually break, but it seems to take a lot longer than other brands. I should note note, I play doom metal, so I'm bashing these things on the regular.
Music background: Drummer for 30+ years